Winner winner, chicken dinner! Today I’m going to share my top chicken recipes for dinner. From quick chicken recipes that are ready in 30 minutes to sheet pan chicken and skillet chicken recipes to one pot chicken and rice to classic Mediterranean chicken recipes, there is a little something for everyone.
I’ve also included sides such as salads, bread, rice or potatoes that go well with these chicken recipes for dinner. These easy recipes are ready in a short time, making them the perfect option for a weeknight dinner!
This easy roasted chicken recipe is perfect for every cook. Learn how to roast a chicken that's juicy and tender with golden crispy skin and so much flavor in every bite. This recipe is easy enough for a family meal and fancy enough for company! You can serve it with a variety of sides including salads and rice dishes. Keep in mind that you can skip the filling and just stuff the chicken with lemon halves and an onion.
Ready for a tasty new way to enjoy baked chicken legs? Here's a Mediterranean twist on a classic family dinner. The chicken is flavored with sumac and garlic, giving it so much flavor!
Moroccan chicken tagine is a classic that's so easy to love. Tender chicken pieces are braised with onions, olives, preserved lemons and warm spices and served on couscous, making this a comforting meal for any time of year.
Enjoy the flavors of the Mediterranean with this juicy Greek grilled chicken. The classic marinade is made with lemon, herbs and spices and is so easy to put together!
Sheet pan Mediterranean chicken recipe ready in 30 minutes. Juicy chicken is flavored with spices and roasted with vegetables makes the perfect weeknight dinner.
This homemade chicken shawarma recipe is made with a special spice mix that infuses it with classic Middle Eastern flavors. Serve it in a wrap to get the satisfying taste of take-out shawarma at home!
A one pan dish that’s full of bright Mediterranean flavors. It’s a complete meal on its own and you can enjoy it with a simple Greek salad.
4.66 from 23 votes
Greek Chicken And Potatoes Recipe
This Greek chicken and potatoes is the perfect dinner. Made in one pan with lots of garlic and lemon, every bit of this baked chicken and potatoes is juicy and packed with flavor.
Packed with a lot of flavor, this dish goes so well with some couscous and some cucumber tomato feta salad.
5 from 10 votes
Moroccan Chicken and Couscous
Enjoy a festival of flavors with this Moroccan chicken recipe. Chicken breast marinated in aromatic spices and cooked to perfection, served with delicious couscous makes this the perfect meal!
Fast food chicken sandwiches may be trendy these days, but it's hard to beat this tasty recipe prepared at home! Yogurt marinated chicken breast is grilled to perfection, topped with tahini sauce and served with fresh toppings. Trust me, this is a delicious sandwich for any time of the year.
This delicious harissa chicken is the perfect weeknight meal served with saffron infused couscous. Learn how to make this spicy chicken recipe with a twist.
Easy chicken shish kabob recipe made on the grill or in the oven. This Mediterranean chicken kabobs are flavored with delicious spices and are quick to make.
Shish Tawook is a Lebanese chicken dish that’s simple yet so delicious. Tender chicken marinated in yogurt, lemon and garlic makes one delicious meal for the family.
One of our favorite chicken recipes for dinner. You can make it in the pan or over the grill. Serve with some pita, Greek salad and tzatziki.
4.86 from 34 votes
Easy Greek Chicken Souvlaki Recipe
Try this easy recipe for homemade Greek chicken souvlaki. Made with a delicious garlic and lemon marinade, this classic street food is packed with amazing Mediterranean flavors and served with creamy tzatziki sauce.
One pan and easy to make, serve with caprese salad or caprese pasta salad. The combination of honey and balsamic vinegar makes this dish super tasty!
5 from 5 votes
Sheet Pan Honey Balsamic Chicken
Today's recipe is simple yet delicious: honey balsamic chicken and veggies in one sheet pan. The chicken is tender and the vegetables are flavorful, perfect for a quick dinner!
Grilled spatchcock chicken is easy to infuse with Mediterranean flavors! Juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside, every bite of this chicken is delicious.
An easy chicken recipe for dinner. Turn it into a complete meal with Greek salad, homemade pita bread and freshly made tzatziki(Greek yogurt and cucumber sauce).
4.65 from 17 votes
Greek Chicken Gyro Recipe
This Greek chicken gyro recipe is easy and exceptionally delicious. The marinade makes the chicken extra flavorful and juicy. Stuff it into a pita with fresh veggies and homemade tzatziki for a fabulous Greek deliciousness!
An easy one pan chicken and rice recipe made Greek style! Juicy chicken and flavorful rice make the perfect weeknight dinner that's easy yet super delicious.
Ready in 30 minutes, this Italian chicken skillet recipe is a great option for a healthy and comforting dinner. This is a simple skillet chicken recipe that calls for real ingredients and is seasoned with bright spices and lemon.
This quick chicken recipe is ready in 30 minutes and you only need 4 ingredients! Serve with roasted potatoes or brown rice.
5 from 6 votes
Quick Caprese Chicken Recipe
Easy caprese chicken recipe that's ready in only 30 minutes. Made with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and pesto, this is a delicious easy weeknight dinner. Learn how to make this easy chicken recipe at home with our video and step-by-step tutorial.
An easy balsamic chicken recipe that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The balsamic marinade doubles as the sauce and makes the chicken extra juicy and delicious.
An easy skillet chicken and butternut squash dinner that's ready in 30 minutes. Juicy chicken and butternut squash are flavored with honey, mustard and spices to make a wonderful meal.
Chicken Asparagus Stir Fry is a simple yet very delicious choice for weeknight dinners. All the flavor is in the special sauce made from basic ingredients!
Easy Lemon Butter Chicken is a fantastic family dinner option. Juicy chicken bursting with amazing flavors takes your usual dinner to a whole new level!
Persian saffron chicken has all the flavors. Golden saffron infuses the chicken with a lot of flavor, paired well with caramelized onion and warm spices.
Looking for a Persian chicken recipe to try? You’re going to love this Persian style chicken and barberry rice with a side of mast o khiar (yogurt rice) or torshi (pickles).
4.73 from 51 votes
Zereshk Polo Morgh – Persian Barberry Rice with Chicken
Zereshk polo morgh is one of the most famous dishes in Persian cuisine. It's full of wonderful flavors such as saffron, turmeric and barberry.
Joojeh kabab is a classic chicken kebob recipe from Iran. Chicken pieces are smothered in a delicious saffron chicken kebob marinade and have such delicious flavor thanks to saffron and lemon.
Fesenjan is a classic Persian stew made with walnuts, pomegranate molasses and usually chicken. It’s sweet and sour with a rich nutty flavor thanks to the walnuts. The key to a delicious fesenjoon is to cook it low and slow for a few hours. Serve with Persian rice or pour it over tahdig and enjoy.
This is the easiest way to make poached chicken! Use it in salads, soups or with rice.
4.94 from 15 votes
Instant Pot Poached Chicken (Tutorial)
Learn how to make juicy and tender instant pot poached chicken in 20 minutes. This easy instant pot chicken breast recipe is a game changer. You can use this method to make pressure cooker chicken breast to use in salads, rice dishes, or sandwiches.
If you’re looking for a new recipe to try in your instant pot, this is it! Super easy and perfect every time. Make it into a complete meal with some Mediterranean potato salad or instant pot brown rice.
4.26 from 62 votes
Juicy Instant Pot Chicken Breast Recipe
This instant pot chicken breast recipe uses Mediterranean spices and gives you juicy and tender chicken breast every time. It’s simple, easy and quick!
This comforting chicken soup with Middle Eastern flavors is a family favorite, especially when served with some fresh bread.
5 from 6 votes
Instant Pot Chicken Soup Recipe
This comforting instant pot chicken soup is ready in 25 minutes and is the perfect weeknight dinner. Flavored with warm spices such as cinnamon and cumin, this soup is very comforting. This comforting instant pot chicken soup is the perfect weeknight dinner. Learn how to make soup in a pressure cooker with this guide and video.
Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese Sandwich is the best of both worlds! Delicious chicken smothered in tomato sauce, pressed between two slices of bread with a lot of cheese!
These Asian Chicken Sliders are to die for! Shredded chicken mixed with Asian flavors and a delicious slaw, these chicken sliders are perfect for feeding a crowd!
Spice up your after school game with this delicious loaded grilled chicken gourmet sandwich made with two types of meat and different vegetables in no time!
Readers’ favorite during the holidays! These small birds are perfect for small parties and gatherings!
4.47 from 67 votes
Cranberry Orange Glazed Cornish Hens
These Cranberry Orange Glazed Cornish Hens are perfect for holiday family dinners. The flavors of cranberries and oranges make this festive dinner a winner!
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup is the ultimate comfort food for any day of the week! It's so easy to make and is packed with flavors! Find instructions for slow cooker, instant pot and stove top.
A little bit of heat and a lot of flavor. These wings would pair well with a homemade potato salad or some grilled vegetables.
5 from 8 votes
Spicy Grilled Chicken Wings
Spicy grilled chicken wings are everyone's favorite. Juicy chicken wings are marinated in hot sauce and grilled to perfection. Follow my step by step recipe for instructions to make these wings on your grill.
Cheese stuffed chicken breast makes a delicious dinner that’s low carb and easy. Learn how to make these garlic lemon stuffed chicken breast at home with a few ingredients.
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken requires minimal preparation and is great for lunch or dinner. Delicious chicken drumsticks cooked with a tasty sauce have so much flavor!
These are oven baked so they’re on the healthy side. Suggested side dishes are baked fries or a homemade coleslaw.
5 from 6 votes
Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders
These Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken tenders are easy and super delicious. Delicious parmesan chicken tenders baked in the oven are crispy, easy and ready in no time.
These Baked Ranch Chicken Tenders will be your go-to dinner option! They’re delicious and juicy, requiring minimum effort but delivering maximum flavor!
A delicious way to use up ground chicken, it’s best with some steamed broccoli or roasted potatoes.
5 from 1 vote
Ginger Garlic Chicken Meatballs
Bring amazing flavors to your meal plan with these Ginger Garlic Chicken Meatballs. These meatballs are light, delicious and smothered in homemade sauce!
Make these delicious Thai Chicken Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce for an amazing family-friendly meal. The marinade is the key to these juicy and tasty skewers.
Chicken Chorizo Rice Skillet is an easy one pan dish that uses a few ingredients with maximum flavor. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners or a friendly gathering!
Perfect with some corn salad for a quick weeknight chicken dinner.
5 from 2 votes
Baked Cajun Chicken Nuggets
Baked Cajun Chicken Nuggets are perfect for parties or as a light meal. They are perfectly baked in the oven and by using a very simple technique, your fingers won’t get all sticky!
Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3 to 4 days. To reheat, place the leftovers in a pan or a saucepan and heat over medium low heat for 10 to 15 minutes until heated through.
These chicken recipes are also freezer friendly and can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw the dish in the fridge overnight and then heat in a pan over medium low heat.
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Looking for easy chicken dinner ideas? Here are 50+ chicken recipes for dinner that are easy, delicious and healthy. From quick chicken recipes that are ready in 30 minutes to sheet pan chicken and skillet chicken recipes to one pot chicken and rice to classic Mediterranean chicken recipes, there is a little something for everyone. Here is a recipe for Caprese stuffed chicken breast. Check out all the other recipes above.
Preheat the oven to 350F. Cut each chicken breast lengthwise to make a pocket, make sure not to slice it all the way through.
In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoon olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano and garlic. Brush this mixture inside and outside of the chicken breasts.
Spread pesto inside the chicken breasts and fill with basil, tomato and the cheese slices. Seal each chicken breast using toothpicks.
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Sear the chicken breasts for about 4 minutes on each side until brown. Transfer the cast iron skillet to the oven and let the chicken cook for another 15-20 minutes until fully cooked.
Sear the chicken breasts for about 4 minutes on each side until brown. Transfer the cast iron skillet to the oven and let the chicken cook for another 15-20 minutes until fully cooked.
Meanwhile, mix balsamic vinegar and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium low heat and bring to a simmer. Reduce balsamic vinegar until you have a semi-thick sauce.
Once the chicken is fully cooked, drizzle with sauce and serve warm.
Notes
If the chicken breast is too thick, pound it a few times before cutting it through.
Make sure you properly seal the open end of the cheese stuffed chicken as they contain cheese.
Store the leftovers:Place the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3 to 4 days. Reheat in a pan or saucepan over medium low heat for 10 to 15 minutes. Freezing instructions:These dishes are freezer friendly and can be frozen for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat over medium heat. Serving suggestion:Here are a few side dishes that go well with these chicken dinners:
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