80 Chicken Recipes to Make for Dinner Tonight (2024)

Instead of frying your chicken cutlets in oil, try using your air fryer to create that crispy crunch. Top each piece with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese for a healthy twist on this favorite family meal.

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This is one of Ree's top chicken recipes, and for good reason! It's spicy, flavorful, and on the table in just 25 minutes.

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Not only will you love this chicken recipe for its sweet and tangy flavor, but it also has two options for cooking methods: on the grill or in a cast-iron skillet. So, you can pick and choose depending on the time of year.

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These are not your average chicken thighs! They're dressed up in a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. It's delicious served with mashed potatoes or rice to soak up all that gravy.

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Whether it's a special occasion or a Sunday night feast, this impressive whole chicken will fit the bill. It's stuffed with onion wedges, garlic, and thyme, then rubbed with chopped thyme, paprika and onion powder for extra flavor.

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This 30-minute meal packs in a ton of flavor thanks to the creamy, citrusy sauce poured over the top. Be sure to serve it up with angel hair pasta to catch even more of that caper-lemon goodness.

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There's something about this creamy, sun-dried tomato chicken dish that will make you fall in love! And the fact that it's made in one pan is just an added bonus.

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You can use a rotisserie chicken for this easy enchiladas recipe. The green sauce is homemade, though, with fresh tomatillos, serrano chilis, garlic, lime, and cilantro.

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Looking for a chicken dinner that will get a stamp of approval from picky eaters? Try these crispy chicken tenders made in an air fryer! They can be served up with your favorite dipping sauce like honey mustard, BBQ sauce, or ranch dressing.

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Give taco night a barbecue spin by filling the corn tortillas with a saucy base of pulled BBQ chicken. It's made in an Instant Pot, then topped with a creamy slaw for another nod to those cookout flavors.

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This bold, fragrant curry is made with coconut milk to keep things on the lighter side. It's also the perfect ingredient to pair with tropical mango, nutty cashews, and a squeeze of fresh lime.

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This flavorful marinade can work in as little as 30 minutes so it's worth the effort. Plus, it ensures juicy chicken that won't dry out from cooking on the grill.

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You might remember chicken cordon bleu as being an old-school stuffed chicken dish. Well, this recipe has given it a whole new twist! All the same ingredients are layered into a casserole so it's creamy, flavorful, and easier than ever.

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These chicken burgers are lean and healthy, but they're also surprisingly juicy and full of flavor. The key is using full-fat sour cream and plenty of seasoning in the mix. You can top them with anything you like, but buffalo sauce and blue cheese are a fun idea!

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Homemade teriyaki sauce might sound intimidating, but it's the key to this sticky-sweet and savory chicken dish. And it all comes together in just 30 minutes.

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If you loved chicken noodle soup as a kid, then you'll find this chicken noodle casserole dish perfectly nostalgic. Not only can it serve a crowd, but it has a crushed butter cracker topping that'll have everyone coming back for seconds!

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These chicken meatballs are anything but boring. That's because they're smothered in a spicy buffalo sauce! To balance out the heat, serve them up with a cool and refreshing ranch cucumber salad.

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Instead of homemade dumplings, this chicken soup is made with pillowy, store-bought dried gnocchi instead! It's an easy swap that's just as delicious, especially in the creamy chicken broth.

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Cacciatore refers to the type of sauce made with onions, peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, herbs, and white wine. You'll nestle the chicken into the sauce, then serve it all up over a pile of noodles.

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This cheesy baked pasta dish is packed to the brim with hearty chicken, crispy bacon, and, of course, that ranch seasoning mix you know and love. It will definitely become a new favorite meal.

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