Winner, winner, 10 easy and delicious chicken dinners

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When you’re feeling in a dinner rut, you may think that making yet another chicken meal won’t be well received. Well, put that notion out of your head with these 10 winning chicken recipes.

Close-up of cheesy hash brown casserole on a fork.
Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Broccoli Chicken Cheese Casserole

A plate of chicken with rice garnished with parsley on a white surface with an orange napkin, wooden utensils, and ingredients nearby.
Broccoli Chicken Cheese Casserole. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

What makes this Broccoli Chicken Cheese Casserole such a weeknight dinner winner? Well, you’ve got chicken, of course, but also plenty of cheese, some broccoli and a delightful bed of rice and pasta.
Get the Recipe: Broccoli Chicken Cheese Casserole

Fried Chicken in the Crock Pot

A whole chicken seasoned with herbs and spices in a slow cooker, ready to be cooked.
Fried Chicken in the Crock Pot. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.


This is a winning fried chicken dinner because nothing is fried and the Crock Pot slow cooker does all of the heavy lifting for you. Best of all, the end result tastes like real fried chicken.
Get the Recipe: Fried Chicken in the Crock Pot

Simple Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken

Plate of chicken with a creamy sauce, served with potatoes and carrots, garnished with parsley.
Simple Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Another win for using a Crock Pot. With this Simple Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken, you’ll discover a classic chicken dinner that you’ll return to time and time again.
Get the Recipe: Simple Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken

30-Minute Creamy Chicken Corn and Pasta

Creamy Chicken And Corn Pasta closeup partial of finished dish cropped horizontal.
30-Minute Creamy Chicken Corn and Pasta. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

How can you not win with a delicious dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes? This Creamy Chicken Corn and Pasta recipe checks all of your suppertime boxes.
Get the Recipe: 30-Minute Creamy Chicken Corn and Pasta

Copycat Supermarket Chicken Rotisserie

Close-up of a roasted chicken with crispy, golden-brown skin seasoned with herbs and coarse salt, on a wooden cutting board.
Copycat Supermarket Chicken Rotisserie. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

You can skip the supermarket rotisserie chicken for a last-minute dinner, forever. That is, once you try this Whole Chicken in the Air Fryer recipe. It is far cheaper and far more delicious.
Get the Recipe: Copycat Supermarket Chicken Rotisserie

Easy Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole

A bowl of rice with corn and herbs on a striped cloth with garnishes on the side.
Easy Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

You know what winning looks like? When you can take leftover rice, chicken and cheese from your refrigerator and turn it into this Easy Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole dinner.
Get the Recipe: Easy Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole

Thai Chicken Curry

Low angle shot of a blue and white striped bowl filled with Thai chicken curry.
Thai Chicken Curry. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Another win for using whatever is in the fridge. With this Thai Chicken Curry, you can use whatever vegetables you have on hand. Bonus: you can make it on the stovetop or in the Instant Pot.
Get the Recipe: Thai Chicken Curry

Healthy Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

A skillet with vegetables and chicken in it.
Healthy Chicken Stir Fry Recipe. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

This might be the easiest stir fry you ever make. You’ll need lean chicken breast, whichever vegetables you like in your stir fry and a savory stir-fry sauce. Best of all? It’s good for you.
Get the Recipe: Healthy Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

Sheet Pan Chicken & Sweet Potatoes

Roasted chicken thighs with sweet potatoes and pecans.
Sheet Pan Chicken & Sweet Potatoes. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

You know what the winner of this chicken dinner is? The caramelized pecans you top the chicken and roasted sweet potatoes with. Make everything on one sheet pan and dinner is ready in no time.
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Chicken & Sweet Potatoes

Mediterranean Chicken Bake

Chicken breast with herbs, cheese and tomatoes.
Mediterranean Chicken Bake. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Not only is chicken a winning ingredient in this Mediterranean Chicken Bake, but so are the blistered tomatoes and tangy feta cheese. Mix it in one dish, bake in the oven and serve.
Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Chicken Bake

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