90 Chicken Dinner Recipes to Keep the Whole Family Happy (2024)

As Ree Drummond says, "Chicken Salad is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get!" Chicken salad comes in so many forms, but this is the way Ree likes it: bite-sized creamy chunks with celery, green onions, and grapes.

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The decadent earthy flavor of artichokes blends beautifully with Ree's moist chicken. Still, the best part of this meal is the buttery cracker topping!

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This is by far, 100% the perfect spring soup. It's light yet filling, fresh, and extra lemony. Plus, you can have it on the table in less than an hour!

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Chicken wings aren't just for the big game! Throwing these wings in an air fryer makes them extra crispy, with half the effort and a fraction of the oil.

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Hate having tons of dishes at the end of cooking the family meal? Well, you're in luck because this quick chicken primavera recipe is filling and only requires one pot!

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Now, here's some good eats for game day! Buffalo chicken is paired with a salad that's covered in creamy buttermilk dressing. The best part is if you have any leftovers, just shred the chicken and mix it with the salad!

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Ree's famous chicken spaghetti is our go-to dinner for a lot of reasons: it's great for leftovers (if have cooked chicken), it's a casserole, and above all it's cheesy comfort food at it's finest. What else could you need?

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We can all probably agree—anything is better wrapped in prosciutto. This classic Italian-American dish translates to "jumps in your mouth" because it's simply too good!

Get the Chicken Saltimbocca recipe.

Who doesn't like an app that's Crispy, cheesy, chock-full of chicken?! Make sure you grab some for yourself because the kids will devour these chicken taquitos in under five minutes.

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Pop the chicken thighs in your Instant Pot and let the appliance do all the work. This recipe begins with a flavorful rub of dried spices and ends with fall-off-the-bone tender chicken.

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Such a fine line separates raw chicken breast from dry-to-the-bone cooked chicken breast. Luckily, you don't have to worry about that when you make this juicy recipe in an Instant Pot!

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Few flavors blend as well as zippy lemon and spicy pepper. Fresh lemon zest provides the big flavor punch, while soft sauteed garlic cloves make it into every tasty bite.

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If you're not already weak in the knees from looking at this Southwest Chicken Soup, you will be once you taste it. It's easy to prepare and insanely comforting.

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Browned veggies and chicken keep weeknights exciting! Don't forget to shake the pan a few times while it's in the oven to keep things from sticking or burning.

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Make sure to cover these crazy-delicious drumsticks with homemade barbecue sauce.

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Pesto and sun-dried tomatoes bring enormous flavor to this savory dish. And because you'll be using boneless, skinless chicken thighs, you'll have a hard time overcooking it.

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Quick and super tasty, this recipe makes a perfect dinner any night of the week. Top it off with a little salsa verde.

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Spice-rubbed chicken can be cooked under the broiler—no grill required! A foil-lined baking sheet makes cleanup easy.

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Toss your favorite pasta with marinara and chicken for a fabulous meal. Don't forget to add lots of grated cheese on top.

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What's more quintessentially Southern than chicken and waffles? Your family will adore this fun, spicy twist on the classic dish.

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