Fall Chicken Recipes

Cider-braised chicken, roasted chicken with sage and slow-cooker chicken are just a few of our recipes perfect for serving during fall's cool, crisp weather.

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Cider-Braised Chicken, Brussels Sprouts and Apples

This fantastic one-pan dinner is ideal for a Sunday supper or casual fall get-together with friends; the sauce is delicious, so serve with bread or mashed potatoes to soak up every delicious bite.Cider-Braised Chicken, Brussels Sprouts and Apples

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Roast Chicken and Mushroom Jus

At Iowa's Rapid Creek Cidery, Matt Steigerwald serves his chicken and savory mushroom sauce with Sweet Apple Risotto (find the recipe here), but mashed potatoes or buttered noodles would be just as good.Roast Chicken and Mushroom Jus recipe

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Thai-Style Chicken Curry with Basil and Jasmine Rice

Because it calls for a full cup of fresh basil, this is a great dish to make in early fall, when the plants in your garden are huge and you're looking for ways to use them. This dish starts on the stove top but finishes out of the way in the oven, leaving just enough time to make rice for sopping up the creamy sauce. Thai-Style Chicken Curry with Basil and Jasmine Rice

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Classic Chicken and Wild Rice Hotdish

Rich cream sauce stands in for canned soup in Minnesota chef Amy Thielen's spin on classic chicken and wild rice hotdish. The recipe comes from Amy's book The New Midwestern Table (clarksonpotter.com).Classic Chicken and Wild Rice Hotdish

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Tandoori Chicken Drumsticks and Roasty Red Onions

Our version of the Indian restaurant staple has an easy spiced yogurt marinade and roasts in a hot oven with wedges of onion. Serve with basmati rice and mango chutney.Tandoori Chicken Drumsticks and Roasty Red Onions

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Roasted Chicken with Sage Pan Sauce

This sage-infused, company-worthy fall recipe takes full advantage of cast iron's versatility. The pan goes from stove top to oven and back to stove top.Roasted Chicken with Sage Pan Sauce

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Hot and Spicy Braised Peanut Chicken

Creamy peanut butter, red curry paste and fresh ginger flavor a Thai-inspired chicken slow-cooker recipe.Hot and Spicy Braised Peanut Chicken

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Slow Cooker Indian Chicken Stew

Curry and ginger give zesty Indian flavor to the chicken, chickpeas and diced tomatoes in this slow-cooker meal. Stir in fresh spinach leaves just before serving for added color and nutrition.Slow Cooker Indian Chicken Stew

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Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

This 170-calorie slow-cooker version of a classic comfort food takes just 25 minutes of prep and uses reduced-fat cream cheese in its creamy homemade broth.Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

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Lemon-Thyme Roast Chicken with Artichokes

We used all packaged veggies (baby carrots, frozen pearl onions and jarred artichoke hearts) to make this Mediterranean-inspired roast chicken a convenient supper choice. Honey-mustard pan gravy adds to the appeal. Lemon-Thyme Roast Chicken with Artichokes

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Unforgettable Chicken Pie

This from-scratch deep-dish chicken casserole comes from a Caledonia, Michigan, reader. "It's not your run-of-the-mill chicken pie," says the reader, who adds a bit of pork sausage for farm-hearty flavor. "Anyone who tries it just can't get enough of it."Unforgettable Chicken Pie

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Chicken Pot Pie

This dish is pure creamy, chickeny goodness. The pastry lids can be made a day or two ahead. Bake as directed; cool and then cover loosely with plastic wrap and store at room temperature.Chicken Pot Pie

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Garlic-Roasted Chicken with Lemons and Vegetables

This flavor-packed dish combines garlic-infused chicken with perfectly cooked vegetables. Roasting the lemon in the pan brings out its flavor.Garlic-Roasted Chicken with Lemons and Vegetables

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Cuban Arroz con Pollo

The classic Latin American dish of chicken and rice gets a modern makeover with the help of a slow cooker and some nutrition upgrades like brown rice and extra vegetables. Anchiote powder gives the dish a slightly tart flavor and brilliant yellow-red hue. Cuban Arroz con Pollo

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Warm-Me-Up Chicken Chili

Combine chicken, chopped vegetables and canned beans for a warm and comforting chili. This fall recipe gives variations for Slow Cooker Chicken Chili as well as a spicier Chipotle Chicken Chili.Warm-Me-Up Chicken Chili

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Garlic Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

Whole garlic cloves (even 30 of them!) become mellow and buttery-soft when roasted. Sweet potatoes and onion wedges cook alongside the chicken.Garlic Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

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Jalapeño Chicken Breasts

Chili powder and sliced pickled jalapeño chile pepper turn up the heat on these slow-cooked chicken breasts. Add a cream cheese sauce before serving, and sprinkle with bacon, if you like.Jalapeño Chicken Breasts

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Chunky Bean and Chicken Chili

Crushed tortilla chips, stirred into the chili's base, give this dish a lusciously creamy texture.Start to finish: 20 minutesChunky Bean and Chicken Chili

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Greek-Style Chicken Skillet

Chicken and fresh vegetables simmer in a garlic-tomato broth for an easy skillet dinner. Feta cheese adds a touch of tangy creaminess. Serve with either plain or flavored couscous.Greek-Style Chicken Skillet

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Wild Rice and Chicken Soup

Mix a can of cream of chicken soup, mushrooms, veggies and rice mix for the soup base. Any boneless cooked chicken works in this slow-cooker recipe, but chicken thighs, with more moisture from fat, cook the best.Wild Rice and Chicken Soup

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Creamy Chicken-Broccoli Bake

Chicken breast and chopped broccoli combine with a soup-based cream sauce and noodles in this classic potluck dish. You can lighten the traditional recipe by using reduced-fat, reduced-sodium soup and fat-free sour cream, if you prefer.Creamy Chicken-Broccoli Bake

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Chicken, Tomato and Spinach Mac and Cheese

We gave homey mac and cheese a refresh. The saucepan sauce is made without a flour thickener, so it's lighter-tasting than baked versions. And adding veggies and chicken makes it a well-rounded meal.Chicken, Tomato and Spinach Mac and Cheese

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Red Bean, Chicken, and Sweet Potato Stew

Vitamin-rich sweet potatoes and creamy peanut butter complement spicy Cajun seasoning in this easy chicken slow-cooker stew. Red Bean, Chicken, and Sweet Potato Stew

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Chicken Enchiladas Adobo

Wrap meat in multigrain tortillas with adobo sauce and fire-roasted tomatoes for a fresh take on chicken enchiladas.Chicken Enchiladas Adobo

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Fall Chicken Recipes

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Cider-Braised Chicken, Brussels Sprouts and Apples

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Roast Chicken and Mushroom Jus

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Thai-Style Chicken Curry with Basil and Jasmine Rice

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Classic Chicken and Wild Rice Hotdish

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Tandoori Chicken Drumsticks and Roasty Red Onions

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Roasted Chicken with Sage Pan Sauce

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Hot and Spicy Braised Peanut Chicken

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Slow Cooker Indian Chicken Stew

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Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

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Lemon-Thyme Roast Chicken with Artichokes

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Unforgettable Chicken Pie

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Chicken Pot Pie

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Garlic-Roasted Chicken with Lemons and Vegetables

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Cuban Arroz con Pollo

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Warm-Me-Up Chicken Chili

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Garlic Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

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Jalapeño Chicken Breasts

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Chunky Bean and Chicken Chili

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Greek-Style Chicken Skillet

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Wild Rice and Chicken Soup

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Creamy Chicken-Broccoli Bake

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Chicken, Tomato and Spinach Mac and Cheese

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Red Bean, Chicken, and Sweet Potato Stew

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Chicken Enchiladas Adobo

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