We can all probably agree that chicken is one of the most versatile proteins to cook with. You can jazz it up with different seasonings, marinades, and sauces and add it to any meal your heart desires to get a delicious boost of lean protein.
I have over 100 chicken recipes on my site (AKA something for everyone!) but I wanted to share a smaller roundup of just really good chicken dinner recipes that I make time and time again. They’re SO flavorful, unique, and wonderful for your weekday meal prep.
You’ll find chicken meatballs, soups & chilis, hearty sandwiches, one pan meals, and more. Take a scroll and leave a comment with your favorites!
The best ways to cook chicken (+ marinades!)
I have 4 step-by-step guides for cooking perfectly juicy chicken breast every time, plus tons of flavorful marinades to use in tons of different recipes:
Learn how to spatchcock & cook a whole chicken
One of Tony and my favorite way to cook a whole roasted chicken is by first using the spatchcock method! Cooking a whole chicken can feel intimidating, but with this method the whole chicken turns out evenly cooked every time. I have a whole roundup of ways to use leftover roasted chicken, too!
The easiest ways to shred chicken
Lastly, I have 4 super easy ways to shred chicken breast so that you can use the meat in soups, salads, sandwiches, and more:
Chicken meatloaf & meatball recipes
One Pan Baked Pesto Orzo with Chicken Meatballs
One Pan Cilantro Chicken Meatballs in Mango Coconut Sauce
Sheet Pan Jalapeño Pistachio Chicken Meatball Bowls
Herby Chicken Meatball Pitas with Jalapeño Tzatziki
Cheddar-Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Meatloaf
One Pan Ginger Chicken Meatballs with Peanut Sauce
Sweet & Spicy Sesame Chicken Meatball Bowls
Soups, stews & chilis
Healing Ginger Coconut Chicken Brown Rice Soup
Bright & Herby Lemongrass Chicken Green Curry
Slow Cooker White Wine Chicken Stew
Creamy White Bean Chicken Enchilada Soup
Delicious sandwiches
Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Sandwiches
Incredible Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
Slow Cooker Gochujang Chicken Sandwiches
Noodles & pasta
Sweet & Spicy Hot Chili Chicken Noodles
Pesto Mushroom Chicken Lasagna Roll Ups
Incredible Caramelized Onion Spinach Chicken Pasta Bake
Burst Cherry Tomato Basil Chicken Rigatoni
Roasted Butternut Squash Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Couscous
Comfort food classics
The Best Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets
Dreamy Refried Bean Chicken Enchiladas with Homemade Enchilada Sauce
Blow Ya Mind Cheddar Broccoli Chicken Pot Pie
Spicy Black Bean Chicken Enchiladas with Pumpkin Sour Cream Sauce
Hot Honey Bangin’ Crunchy Cornflake Baked Chicken
Flavorful stir-fries & one pan meals
Sheet Pan Hot Honey Chicken and Veggie Glow Bowls
Whole Roasted Chicken With Potatoes, Lemon, Herbs and Feta
Mama’s Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo)
Sweet and Spicy Gochujang Chicken Bowls
One Pan Thai-Inspired Coconut Yellow Curry Chicken & Rice
Goat Cheese & Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast with Caramelized Onions + Mushrooms
Sheet Pan Moroccan-Spiced Chicken with Sweet Potatoes & Cauliflower
Sheet Pan Herby Lemon Garlic Chicken and Potatoes
Groovy Skillet Chicken with Thyme Parmesan Mushroom Gravy
