πŸ’₯ 25+ Easy Chicken Dinners for Busy Weeknights πŸ—πŸ‘Š


Hi there Reader!

Busy weeknights abound, and who wouldn't benefit from an arsenal of speedy, effortless dinner recipes made with staple ingredients and minimal steps?! πŸ‘

That's why you'll love these CHICKEN DINNER WINNERS! πŸ—

They're a hit with kids and adults alike and they come together in a flash.πŸ’₯

So if you have a busy week ahead or are in the mood for a simple yet delicious entree, consider adding one of these *EASY* chicken dinners to the menu! 😊

​Homemade Chicken Nuggets​
​These nuggets are made the QUICK AND EASY way, with a copycat "shake and bake" method yielding effortless, tasty nuggets that are always a hit. And if you give them a try, don't forget to also whip up our quick, healthy Homemade Honey Mustard for dipping!

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​Cheesy Chicken + Rice Cassserole​
​Loaded with chicken, rice, broccoli, cheese, and alfredo sauce, this easy, comforting, dump-and-bake dinner is mixed directly in the baking dish before popping in the oven!

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​Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos​
​Shredded chicken is flavored with salsa, taco seasoning, black beans, and corn, making for a delicious and effortless taco night since the crockpot does all of the work! Or, if you're more of a pressure cooker kind of person, we have a version for that, too: Instant Pot Chicken Tacos! (And, pssst...both of these recipes also make for great burrito bowls!)

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​Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken​
​This quick & easy pressure cooker recipe features chicken thighs in a sticky-sweet homemade sauce. Serve the chicken over rice or quinoa or shred it as a sandwich filling!

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​Chicken Burgers​
​These burgers are moist, juicy, and loaded with flavor, plus they’re super quick and easy to make in the oven!

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​Sheet Pan Chicken & Veggies​
​This sheet pan dinner is a flavorful, quick, and easy, complete dinner recipe that bakes up on just one pan!

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​Crunchy Baked Chicken Tenders​
​Juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside, chicken tenders are a simple, delicious dinner recipe that the entire family will love!

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​Chicken Parmesan Meatballs​

These easy homemade meatballs feature ground chicken rolled in Parmesan and covered in flavorful marinara sauce...perfect as an appetizer, over pasta, or piled onto subs!

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​Crockpot Chicken Enchiladas​

This slow cooker stacked enchilada casserole is flavorful, from-scratch, quick to assemble, and easy to make in the crockpot!

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​Chicken Γ  la King​
​This classic, healthy dinner recipe features tender chicken breasts, garlicky mushrooms, sweet peas, zesty pimentos, and fresh parsley in a flavorful white wine sauce served over warm, fluffy biscuits!

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​Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken​
​This easy crock pot dinner features tender chicken stewed in flavorful coconut milk and peanut sauce, served over rice or rice noodles!

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​Chicken Orzo Bake​
​This easy dump-and-bake casserole is loaded with cooked chicken, mushrooms, baby spinach, garlic-and-herb Boursin cheese, and orzo pasta. Best of all, it's combined directly in the baking dish for no extra dishes to wash!

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​Creamy Chicken Taco Hand Pies​
​Quick and easy hand pies feature a savory mixture of diced chicken, cream cheese, taco seasoning, and fresh cilantro, folded inside crescent roll dough and topped with crunchy crushed tortilla chips!

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​King Ranch Chicken Casserole​
​This cozy comfort food classic boasts melty layers of chicken, tortillas, and cheese...and this from-scratch version is made with a simple homemade sauce and NO canned condensed soups! Or for a similar recipe with a different twist, try this stacked Chicken Enchilada Casserole as well!

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​Slow Cooker Chicken Sloppy Joes​
​Juicy shredded chicken meets a quick, homemade sloppy joe sauce in these messy, yummy sandwiches that effortlessly come together in the crockpot and are sure to please the entire family!

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​Baked Italian Chicken​
​With its crunchy coating of homemade seasoned breadcrumbs, this baked chicken is not only juicy and flavorful, but it's oven-ready in minutes!

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​Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti​
​This comfort food classic is made with chunks of chicken, your favorite veggies, and a simple homemade cheese sauce (instead of Velveeta and 'Cream of X' soup)!

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​Chicken Pot Pie Casserole​
​A classic filling of tender chicken, potatoes, carrots, and peas in a savory gravy gets topped with fluffy homemade drop biscuits for comfort food bliss!

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​Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken​
​It only takes minutes to throw together this recipe in the crockpot, and it yields flavorful, succulent, saucy pulled chicken that’s delicious in sandwiches, on salads, over nachos, on pizza, and so much more!

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​Chicken & Dumplings​
​This comfort food classic of tender chicken, sweet carrots, fresh herbs, flavorful broth, and fluffy homemade dumplings is THE BEST!

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​Creamy JalapeΓ±o Chicken Enchiladas​
​These white chicken enchiladas are cheesy, flavorful, and smothered in copycat Chuy’s Creamy JalapeΓ±o Dip for a dinner that’s sure to become a family favorite!

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​Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole​
​This simple casserole is loaded with diced chicken and ham in a creamy Swiss cheese sauce then topped with a layer of toasty bread crumbs!

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​Taco Baked Chicken​
​Tender and juicy on the inside with a crunchy coating of taco-seasoned tortilla chips, this baked chicken is a simple and delicious dinner for any night of the week!

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​Mediterranean Chicken Marinade​
​The secret to flavorful, juicy chicken, this marinade comes together in a matter of minutes with simple ingredients and results in versatile, succulent chicken that can be pan cooked, baked, or grilled!

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​Broccoli Cheese Orzo with Chicken​
​This quick, simple, balanced meal comes together in one pot using leftover chicken!

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​The BEST Chicken Pot Pie​
​This scrumptious homemade meal features juicy chicken and tender veggies under a flaky, buttery crust for the most delicious comfort food!

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​Baked Chicken Taquitos with Avocado-Cilantro Dipping Sauce​
​With their quick assembly and creamy, zesty filling, taquitos with dipping sauce are guaranteed to be adored by kids and adults alike!

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And there you have it! Over 25 chicken dinners to help you tackle busy weeknights head-on. πŸ™Œ πŸ‘Š

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