50 Unexpected Chicken Dinners to Make Immediately (2024)

Mexican Hot Pot with Avocado Crema

Traditionally, this is a Chinese soup, but this version has a Southwestern twist.

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Slow-Cooker Whole Chicken with Potatoes

Set that bird right in the Crock-Pot.

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Spaghetti Squash Chicken Parmesan

A healthier, low-carb version of the fam’s favorite dinner.

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Thai Lettuce Wraps

Taco’s bright and spicy sister.

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Chicken Under a Brick with Sage and Olives

Here’s how to make the crispiest bird in the universe.

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Potpie Soup

Your kids will be hooked.

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Copycat Trader Joe’s Curried Chicken Salad

Even more glorious than the O.G. version.

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Keto Sheet-Pan Chicken and Rainbow Veggies

Stick to your diet and don’t do any dishes. Win-win.

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Cheater’s Confit

Chicken confit is a thing, guys.

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Chicken, Spinach and Artichoke Spaghetti Squash Boats

Ditch your bowls.

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Whole30 Chicken Meatballs and Cauliflower Rice with Coconut-Herb Sauce

You’ll want to pour this creamy sauce on everything.

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Slow-Cooker Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

We’ll take ours with extra cheese, please.

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Strawberry Avocado Chicken Salad with Poppyseed Dressing

Ready in 20 minutes.

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Pan-Roasted Chicken with Shallots and Dates

Caramelized Medjool dates + green olives = heaven.

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15-Minute Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Shh, it’s made with store-bought rotisserie.

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Lemon Rosemary Chicken Santa Barbara

Like listening to your favorite Lana Del Ray song.

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Cheater’s White Wine Coq au Vin

It’s ready in under an hour. You heard us.

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Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce

Almost as good as a trip to Santorini.

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Chicken and Asparagus Sotanghon

This Filipino glass noodle soup will warm you from within.

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Balsamic Cranberry Roast Chicken

The only skillet recipe that’s completely hands-off.

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Lime Chicken with Corn and Poblano Salad

Juicy, dark meat ups the ante.

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Eva’s Chicken Empanadas

The perfect Sunday afternoon project.

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Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Hellooo, match made in heaven.

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Baked Chicken and Mushroom Risotto

Who has time to stand over a hot stove for hours? (Not you.)

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Rotisserie Chicken Ramen

Flavorful, filling and inexpensive.

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Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

We’re calling it: This is the trendiest gadget of 2018.

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Spicy Yogurt Marinated Chicken Legs

Simple but flavorful.

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Skillet Roast Chicken with Peaches, Tomatoes and Red Onion

You’ll love the sweet and savory combo.

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Piccata

An easier twist on the classic dish.

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Persian Honey Glazed Chicken and Jeweled Rice

Add a burst of color to your life.

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Parmesan-Ranch Chicken Thighs

Try a cut that’s seasoned perfectly.

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Spring Roll Bowls

Zero wrapper wrangling.

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Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders

Because nobody has time for a deep fryer.

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Avocado Chicken Salad

It’s anything but a Waldorf.

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Garlic and Ginger Braised Chicken

It’ll literally drip off the bone.

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Slow-Cooker Pulled Chicken

Here to satisfy all of your cravings.

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Chicken and Waffle Sandwiches

Greatest meal ever? You decide.

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Teriyaki

So much better than takeout.

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Dad’s Chicken Curry

We’ll take ours extra spicy.

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

It’s surprisingly low-maintenance.

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Roasted Balsamic Chicken with Brussels Sprouts

Everything is cooked in one pan for minimal cleanup.

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Dijonnaise Chicken

Presenting the easiest and most flavorful marinade in the world.

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

So comforting.

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Pretzel-Crusted Chicken Tenders

Here’s how to win dinner.

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Chicken Satay with Coconut-Peanut Sauce

Food on a stick > anything else.

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Chicken Parmesan Gnocchi Bake

We’re gonna be blunt: This is our dream dinner.

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One-Pan Moroccan Lemon Olive Chicken

Saucy and savory.

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Grilled Peach, Chicken and Ricotta Pizza

Store-bought dough makes this the easiest.

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Save this for nights you feel like doing zero thinking.

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Marinated Kale and Chicken Bowls with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

We feel healthier already.

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