Easy Chicken Recipes for Busy Weeknights

Check out this ultimate list of easy chicken recipes for busy weeknights. From creamy pastas, to crockpot recipes, and one pan dinners, there’s something for everyone in your family!

Weeknights are very busy at our house. After getting off of work and shuffling kids to practices and events, I like to prioritize quality time with my family and not have to worry about what’s for dinner. To make things easier, I keep a list of easy recipes I know my family will love. I also make sure that I only keep the essentials in my kitchen so I’m not searching through cabinets and drawers to find what I need.

We love to buy chicken in bulk so we always have some on hand. Chicken is easy to freeze so you can save yourself a little time on those busy nights. It’s a staple in our house because it’s versatile enough to add to almost any recipe.

Today I’m sharing our favorite easy chicken recipes for busy weeknights to make your load a little easier, too!

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https://sweetlysplendid.com/

Southwest Chicken Skillet

This Southwest Chicken and Rice Skillet is a one pan meal that's ready in less than 30 minutes. It's packed with chicken, rice, bell peppers, corn, beans, and cheese for a full meal.

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https://foodmeanderings.com/

Healthy One Pan Chicken Parmesan

This 30-minute Healthy One Pan Chicken Parmesan is not only delicious, it’s a quick and easy Weight Watchers friendly weeknight dinner!

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https://www.garlicandzest.com/

Chicken Stuffed Peppers

Italian Chicken Stuffed Peppers are an easy, healthy family-friendly dinner idea. You’ll love my easy, low-carb stuffed peppers recipe.

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https://24bite.com/

Marry Me Chicken Pasta

This variation of Marry Me Chicken Pasta diverges from the typical recipe by incorporating bacon for an extra savory twist. Quick, simple, and utterly delicious, it's sure to seal the deal!

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https://foodandlifelately.com/

Easy Sheet Pan Garlic Chicken and Broccoli

This weeknight dinner is balanced and delicious. It's a sheet pan meal with a delicious garlic sauce, chicken, and veggies. It's best served over rice.

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Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies

This Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies recipe is healthy and easy enough to make on a busy weeknight.

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https://busyfamilyrecipes.com/

Easy Lemon Butter Chicken

This Lemon Butter Chicken is the perfect weeknight dinner that doesn’t skimp on the flavor! Juicy, flavorful chicken is topped with a zesty lemon butter sauce that will make you want to lick your plate clean and beg for seconds! With just a handful of pantry staples, you can create a restaurant-quality dish that’s sure to impress even the toughest … Read More

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https://busyfamilyrecipes.com/

Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a creamy and cheesy dish loaded with incredible garlic flavor, yet is an easy-to-make dump-and-go dinner option!

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https://goldengracekitchen.com/

Sheet Pan Chicken Tacos – Golden Grace Kitchen

Sheet pan chicken tacos stuffed with black beans and a shredded birria chicken and cheese, then baked to a crispy perfection!

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https://goldengracekitchen.com/

Brown Sugar Baked Chicken and Potatoes – Golden Grace Kitchen

Honey glazed brown sugar baked chicken and potatoes in one pan? That’s less dishes, and less time spent in the kitchen during hectic weeks

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https://www.fromachefskitchen.com/

Baked Greek Chicken

Baked Greek Chicken is one of the easiest chicken recipes you’ll ever make! Boneless skinless chicken breasts are nestled in ingredients straight from your pantry with a few fresh additions, and then baked to perfection! This flavorful goodness can be ready in about 45 minutes!

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https://healthyfitnessmeals.com/

The BEST Tuscan Chicken Pasta Recipe Ever

easy to make creamy chicken pasts ready in just 30 minutes

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https://uglyducklingbakery.com/

Braised BBQ Chicken Meatballs

Braising BBQ chicken meatballs in barbecue sauce gives you tender and juicy BBQ meatballs packed with flavor in 30 minutes!

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https://thecookinchicks.com/

Easy Chicken Cobbler – The Cookin Chicks

Discover the ultimate comfort food with our quick and simple chicken cobbler recipe, perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings.

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https://www.ohmyfoodrecipes.com/

Chicken Massaman Curry

Massaman curry is a fusion of Thai, Indian and Malay curry. Let’s learn how to make chicken massaman curry recipe for your meals.

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https://www.ohmyfoodrecipes.com

Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl

Simple and easy Japanese teriyaki chicken rice bowl is great for lunch and dinner. The savory and sweet teriyaki chicken serves great with rice and vegetables.

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https://fitasamamabear.com/

5 Ingredient Slow Cooker Green Chili Chicken

Deliciously simple this crockpot green chili chicken is the ultimate meal prep recipe. Tender, juicy shredded chicken in a strong, spicy seasoning. @fitasamamabear

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https://www.acedarspoon.com

Healthy Baked Chicken Fingers

Healthy Baked Chicken Fingers are oven baked to create a healthier tender. The panko crust is crunchy and has good flavor from the spices. These are a kid and adult favorite!

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https://beyondmeresustenance.com/

Pollo Saltado • Beyond Mere Sustenance

Pollo Saltado (Peruvian stir-fried chicken) is a Chinese-Peruvian fusion dish in the Chifa style. Tender chicken breast is stir-fried with red onion, ají amarillo chile pepper, and tomato, and served with potatoes fries and rice. This savory and delicious dish is so quick and easy, it’s sure to be a new family favorite!

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https://www.keepingitsimpleblog.com

Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken Breast (Easy Recipe)

Baked BBQ chicken is a delicious BBQ dinner made with bone-in chicken breasts and BBQ sauce baked in the oven. A perfect easy weeknight meal.

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https://www.modernhoney.com/

Honey Chicken

This Honey Chicken is tender chicken tossed in a skillet with butter, honey, garlic, fresh lemon juice, spices, and soy sauce. This Honey Lemon Chicken is a quick and easy 15-minute chicken dish.

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https://theshortordercook.com

Sheet Pan Buffalo Chicken & Broccoli – The Short Order Cook

This 30-minute recipe for sheet pan buffalo chicken & broccoli is dinner lifesaver. The sweet & spicy sauce on crispy nuggets is the best.

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https://www.keepingitsimpleblog.com/

Rotisserie Chicken Sandwiches

These rotisserie chicken sandwiches are no cook sandwiches that are easy to make and they are so delicious.

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https://fluxingwell.com/

Coca-Cola (or Pepsi) Chicken Thighs Recipes

Have you ever discovered a meal that is so easy and delicious that it seems almost too good to be true? Learn about the best Coca-Cola chicken thighs recipes!

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https://www.theslowroasteditalian.com/

Creamy Chicken Alfredo

My Creamy Chicken Alfredo recipe creates a scrumptious Italian meal and everything cooks together! This alfredo pasta cooks in 30 minutes!

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https://runlifteatrepeat.com/

One Pan Lemon Rosemary Chicken and Potatoes

This easy lemon rosemary chicken and potatoes takes two basic dinner ingredients to the next level— all in one pan and on the table in 40 minutes!

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https://www.chewoutloud.com/

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

This sheet pan chicken fajitas is zesty, bright, festive, and so welcome on a busy weeknight. It’s loaded with great flavor without the mess.

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https://www.chewoutloud.com/

Crock Pot Salsa Chicken

Healthy, flavorful and supremely tender salsa chicken. Great for busy weeknights, gatherings, and meal prep.

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https://busycreatingmemories.com/

Busy Nights, No Problem: Chicken Noodle Casserole to the Rescue

Whip up the ultimate comfort meal with our Chicken Noodle Casserole recipe for a quick, budget-friendly dinner. Perfect as a freezer meal, this dish is a weeknight savior for busy families looking for delicious, easy dinner ideas.

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https://blessthismeal.com/

The Best Creamy Chicken Leek Risotto – Bless This Meal

Chicken Leek Risotto is rich and comforting. It’s made with arborio rice cooked in a creamy mixture of parmesan cheese, leeks, garlic, and peas. Enjoy this perfect comfort food for dinner any day of the week. It’s an easy meal the whole family will love.

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https://thedizzycook.com/

Ricotta Chicken

This 5 main ingredient, one-pan Ricotta chicken is seared then baked for a delicious 30 minute meal. Great for families and weeknights, this recipe is so easy and gluten free for those who need it.

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https://beginwithbalance.com/

Easy Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Flatbread | Begin With Balance

This BBQ Chicken flatbread makes pizza night easy and delicious. Grab a few simple ingredients and you’ll have a meal in less than 20 minutes.

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https://www.garlicandzest.com/

Chinese Chicken Salad

Do you love crunchy Asian salads? My Chinese Chicken Salad has crunchy cabbage, chunks of leftover rotisserie chicken, fresh veggies & ramen noodles with a lip smacking oriental dressing. Quick & easy.

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https://homemadehooplah.com/

15 Minute Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta

Make a full dinner in just 15 minutes with this easy, time-hacking spin on classic chicken cordon bleu pasta made with precooked meats and Ready Pasta.

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https://hungryhobby.net

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders – No Breading

These easy juicy on the inside and crisp on the outside air fryer chicken tenders (no breading) are the perfect quick dinner, ready in less than 20 minutes!

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https://www.peelwithzeal.com/

Baked Tuscan Chicken Recipe

An easy Tuscan chicken that is baked in a cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and basil, this chicken dinner. The perfect easy weeknight dinner recipe ready in 30 minutes.

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https://immigrantstable.com/

Baked Buttermilk Chicken & Potatoes

This oven baked buttermilk chicken and potatoes is an easy sheet pan meal that makes use of an otherwise wasteful product – curdled milk. This easy sheet pan meal is a must for everyone!

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https://madeinapinch.com/

Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Skillet Weeknight Dinner

This one-pan Chicken Broccoli Rice Skillet is a cheesy, easy dinner loaded with only a handful of simple ingredients from your pantry.

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https://morechickenrecipes.com/

Crock Pot Cream Cheese Chicken Chili

Crock Pot Cream Cheese Chicken Chili is pure comfort in a bowl. Plus, by making it in the slow cooker, you have a warm delicious meal when you get home from work.

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https://glendaembree.com/

Italian Chicken Cutlets

Italian Chicken Cutlets are deliciously tender, juicy, and crunchy, thinly sliced chicken breasts dredged in a scrumptiously flavorful breading. They

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https://www.clarkscondensed.com/

Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken

Sweet and tangy apricot chicken is perfect for easy, weeknight meals, especially when made in the slow cooker!

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https://www.ourhomemadeeasy.com/

Easy 15-Minute Chicken Gyros Recipe | Our Home Made Easy

Are you looking for a quick dinner that is also healthy? Skip drive thrus and make these easy chicken gyros! They only take about 15 minutes to make.

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https://mybestairfryerrecipes.com/

Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas – Quick and Easy – My Best Air Fryer Recipes

Cook up these quick, super easy, and healthy Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas for a perfect family weeknight dinner!

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https://cookingorgeous.com/

Chicken Kofta Recipe

You’re going to love this Chicken Kofta Recipe! It’s super easy to make, ready in just 20 minutes, and packed with Mediterranean flavors.

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https://www.cakenknife.com/

Gochujang Noodles with Chicken and Greens

Gochujang Noodles are spicy, saucy, and flavorful! The flavorful 15-minute meal will spice up your weeknight meal routine.

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https://meganvskitchen.com/

Chicken Enchiladas with Corn Tortillas – Megan vs Kitchen

I will walk you through an easy way to make chicken enchiladas with corn tortillas and give tips so your chicken enchiladas come out amazing!

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https://garlicallday.com/

Chinese Black Pepper Chicken Stir Fry – Garlic All Day

Black Pepper Chicken is a Chinese takeout classic. Stir fried chicken breast in a savoury pepper sauce with onions and bell peppers. Ready in half an hour!

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https://neutraleating.com/

Crispy Chicken and Mushrooms (One Pan Skillet Meal)

Looking for a healthy cast iron skillet recipe as an easy chicken dinner? Try this creamy baked chicken and mushroom oven recipe. This quick one pot recipe is the best dinner idea with chicken thighs.

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https://uniquecooks.com/

Cilantro Chicken Soup – Unique Cooks

This cilantro chicken soup has just the right balance of flavors, and is a delicious and easy meal to put together for the whole family!

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https://sweetandsavorymeals.com/

Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo Copycat Recipe

Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo is full of flavor from fresh aromatics and creamy sauce with perfectly juicy chicken breasts, now you can make it at home.

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https://aisforappleau.com/

One Pan Mexican Chicken And Rice Recipe

One Pan Mexican Chicken and Rice that is both nourishing and delicious? Yes, please! This recipe is fast and easy to make, and full flavor.

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https://cincyshopper.com/

Parmesan Garlic Chicken Pasta

Parmesan Garlic Chicken Pasta is such a rich, creamy, and filling recipe! Make it with Buffalo Wild Wings sauce for an easy chicken dinner. It’s almost like an easy Chicken Alfredo recipe with just a little extra touch of that B-Dubs heat!

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Chicken Macaroni Casserole

This super simple Chicken Macaroni Casserole is a one dish meal that takes minutes to prepare and will please even the pickiest eaters.

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I love to keep track of our dinners and ask the family to rate them, so I know what to keep on the regular dinner rotation and what to toss. You can find my printable meal tracker on this post. It’s great to look back on to keep track of how often we make something and remind me of some of our favorites. Our weekly meals usually consist of 3-4 staples and 1-2 new recipes. That way, we are sure to please everyone in the family throughout the week.

Here are a few more tips to make your weeknight dinner planning a little easier:

• Write out your meal plan at the beginning of the week.
• Keep pantry staples on hand.
• Buy in bulk and store extras in the freezer.

Have you tried any of these easy chicken recipes? Let us know in the comments!