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Honey Garlic Baked Chicken ThighsBaked & Roasted

Honey Garlic Baked Chicken Thighs

These honey garlic baked chicken thighs turn five pantry staples into a glossy, caramelized dinn…

45 min  ·  4
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken WingsAir Fryer

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

The secret to genuinely crispy air fryer chicken wings without breading or deep frying is a ligh…

35 min  ·  4
Creamy Tuscan Chicken SkilletOne-Pan & Sheet Pan

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Skillet

This creamy Tuscan chicken skillet tastes like something from an Italian trattoria but comes tog…

30 min  ·  4
Instant Pot Chicken and RiceInstant Pot

Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

This Instant Pot chicken and rice is the definition of a set-and-forget dinner: chicken, rice, b…

30 min  ·  6
Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Chicken and VegetablesBaked & Roasted

Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Chicken and Vegetables

Sheet pan lemon herb chicken and vegetables is the easiest kind of weeknight win: everything roa…

50 min  ·  4
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla SoupSoups & Stews

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

This slow cooker chicken tortilla soup is a true dump-and-go recipe: everything goes into the cr…

6 hr 10 min  ·  6
Grilled Cilantro Lime ChickenGrilled

Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken

Grilled cilantro lime chicken is one of those endlessly useful recipes: the same tangy, herby ma…

25 min plus marinating  ·  4
Chicken Alfredo Pasta BakePasta & Casseroles

Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake

Chicken Alfredo pasta bake takes everything you love about creamy fettuccine Alfredo and turns i…

45 min  ·  6
Buffalo Chicken WrapsSandwiches & Wraps

Buffalo Chicken Wraps

Buffalo chicken wraps take everything great about buffalo wings — spicy, tangy sauce and cooling…

22 min  ·  4
Chicken Parmesan CasseroleComfort Food

Chicken Parmesan Casserole

Chicken parmesan casserole delivers everything you love about classic chicken parm — crispy brea…

50 min  ·  6
Teriyaki Chicken Stir FryAsian-Inspired

Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry

This teriyaki chicken stir fry comes together faster than delivery and tastes better, thanks to …

22 min  ·  4
Grilled Chicken Caesar SaladSalads

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

A really good chicken Caesar salad comes down to two things: a properly seasoned, well-charred p…

27 min  ·  4
BBQ Pulled Chicken SandwichesSandwiches & Wraps

BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

BBQ pulled chicken sandwiches are the easiest crowd-pleasing dinner you can make with a slow coo…

5 hr 10 min  ·  6
Chicken Fajita BowlsMexican-Inspired

Chicken Fajita Bowls

Chicken fajita bowls take all the flavor of sizzling restaurant fajitas — smoky-spiced chicken, …

30 min  ·  4
Keto Garlic Butter Chicken ThighsKeto & Low-Carb

Keto Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs

Keto garlic butter chicken thighs are proof that low-carb dinners don't have to be boring: a ric…

25 min  ·  4
One-Pot Chicken and DumplingsComfort Food

One-Pot Chicken and Dumplings

One-pot chicken and dumplings is old-fashioned comfort food at its best: tender chicken and vege…

50 min  ·  6
Baked Chicken MeatballsAppetizers & Party

Baked Chicken Meatballs

Ground chicken has a reputation for turning dry and rubbery in meatballs, but a few simple trick…

35 min  ·  5
Classic Chicken Noodle SoupSoups & Stews

Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

There's a reason chicken noodle soup is the meal everyone reaches for when they're not feeling w…

50 min  ·  6
Spicy Korean Fried ChickenWings

Spicy Korean Fried Chicken

Spicy Korean fried chicken gets its legendary crunch from a double-fry method: the first fry coo…

40 min  ·  4
Mediterranean Chicken Souvlaki SkewersGrilled

Mediterranean Chicken Souvlaki Skewers

Chicken souvlaki skewers are a staple of Greek grilling: cubes of chicken marinated in lemon, ga…

27 min plus marinating  ·  4
Crispy Oven Fried ChickenBaked & Roasted

Crispy Oven Fried Chicken

This oven fried chicken gets its crackling crust from a buttermilk soak and a seasoned flour dre…

60 min  ·  4
Baked Chicken Breast with Garlic ButterBaked & Roasted

Baked Chicken Breast with Garlic Butter

The two tricks behind a genuinely juicy baked chicken breast are pounding it to an even thicknes…

30 min  ·  4
Balsamic Baked Chicken ThighsBaked & Roasted

Balsamic Baked Chicken Thighs

Balsamic vinegar reduces into a deeply savory, tangy-sweet glaze that clings to crisp-skinned ba…

45 min  ·  4
Baked Chicken DrumsticksBaked & Roasted

Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Drumsticks are one of the most forgiving, budget-friendly cuts of chicken, and a hot oven plus a…

50 min  ·  4
Parmesan Crusted ChickenBaked & Roasted

Parmesan Crusted Chicken

A thin layer of mayonnaise sounds like an unusual step, but it's what makes this parmesan cruste…

37 min  ·  4
Baked Chicken Fajitas Sheet PanBaked & Roasted

Baked Chicken Fajitas Sheet Pan

Sheet pan chicken fajitas trade the sizzling cast-iron platter for one baking sheet, high heat a…

30 min  ·  4
Grilled BBQ Chicken BreastGrilled

Grilled BBQ Chicken Breast

The trick to grilled BBQ chicken breast that's both charred and juicy — not scorched and dry — i…

25 min  ·  4
Beer Can Grilled ChickenGrilled

Beer Can Grilled Chicken

Beer can chicken is a backyard classic for a reason: standing the bird upright over a half-full …

1 hr 30 min  ·  6
Grilled Chicken KabobsGrilled

Grilled Chicken Kabobs

A quick lemon garlic marinade tenderizes chicken thighs while you chop the vegetables, and then …

30 min  ·  4
Grilled Jerk ChickenGrilled

Grilled Jerk Chicken

Real Jamaican jerk chicken gets its signature heat and warmth from a marinade built on scotch bo…

45 min  ·  4
Grilled Chicken Breast Meal PrepGrilled

Grilled Chicken Breast Meal Prep

This is the base recipe worth memorizing for anyone building a week of high-protein lunches: an …

25 min  ·  4
Chipotle Lime Grilled ChickenGrilled

Chipotle Lime Grilled Chicken

Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce bring smoky heat and deep flavor to this bright, lime-forward ma…

25 min  ·  4
Air Fryer Chicken BreastAir Fryer

Air Fryer Chicken Breast

An air fryer cooks chicken breast faster and more evenly than an oven, circulating hot air on al…

21 min  ·  4
Air Fryer Chicken TendersAir Fryer

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

These air fryer chicken tenders get their crunch from a simple panko coating and a hot blast of …

27 min  ·  4
Air Fryer Whole ChickenAir Fryer

Air Fryer Whole Chicken

A whole chicken in the air fryer comes out with rotisserie-style crispy skin in roughly half the…

1 hr 5 min  ·  5
Air Fryer Chicken ThighsAir Fryer

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Boneless chicken thighs are practically foolproof in the air fryer — their extra fat keeps them …

23 min  ·  4
Air Fryer Chicken ParmesanAir Fryer

Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

This air fryer chicken parmesan gets a genuinely crispy breaded crust, then a quick topping of m…

33 min  ·  4
Air Fryer Popcorn ChickenAir Fryer

Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken

Bite-sized pieces of chicken breast get a crunchy seasoned coating and a fast trip through the a…

27 min  ·  4
Instant Pot Chicken BreastInstant Pot

Instant Pot Chicken Breast

This is the base recipe worth having on hand for busy weeks: Instant Pot chicken breast, cooked …

25 min  ·  4
Instant Pot Chicken Tikka MasalaInstant Pot

Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala

Traditional chicken tikka masala calls for marinating and grilling the chicken separately before…

30 min  ·  4
Instant Pot Salsa ChickenInstant Pot

Instant Pot Salsa Chicken

This is about as low-effort as dinner gets: chicken breast, a jar of salsa, and a spoonful of ta…

25 min  ·  4
Instant Pot Chicken CurryInstant Pot

Instant Pot Chicken Curry

This Instant Pot chicken curry builds a fragrant, well-rounded sauce from onion, garlic, ginger …

30 min  ·  4
Instant Pot Whole ChickenInstant Pot

Instant Pot Whole Chicken

A whole chicken under pressure comes out remarkably tender in a fraction of the time roasting ta…

55 min  ·  6
Instant Pot Chicken Fajita BowlsInstant Pot

Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Bowls

Chicken, peppers, onions and rice all cook together in a single Instant Pot pass, coming out wit…

30 min  ·  4
Slow Cooker Chicken AlfredoSlow Cooker

Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo

This slow cooker chicken alfredo builds its rich, garlicky cream sauce right around the chicken …

4 hr 10 min  ·  5
Slow Cooker Salsa Verde ChickenSlow Cooker

Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken

Tangy, slightly smoky salsa verde does almost all the work in this slow cooker chicken, tenderiz…

5 hr 5 min  ·  5
Slow Cooker Chicken CurrySlow Cooker

Slow Cooker Chicken Curry

A slow cooker gives curry spices hours to bloom and deepen, turning simple pantry ingredients in…

5 hr 10 min  ·  5
Slow Cooker Whole ChickenSlow Cooker

Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

A whole chicken cooked low and slow in the slow cooker comes out impossibly tender, falling off …

6 hr 10 min  ·  6
Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice SoupSlow Cooker

Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Wild rice takes a while to cook, which makes it perfectly suited to a slow cooker — it has plent…

6 hr 10 min  ·  6
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic ChickenSlow Cooker

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

This slow cooker honey garlic chicken needs just a handful of pantry staples whisked together an…

4 hr 5 min  ·  4
One Pan Chicken and RiceOne-Pan & Sheet Pan

One Pan Chicken and Rice

Seared chicken thighs simmer directly on top of the rice as it cooks, so the rice soaks up all t…

45 min  ·  4
Sheet Pan Chicken FajitasOne-Pan & Sheet Pan

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

This sheet pan version of fajitas leans into high, dry oven heat to char the edges of the pepper…

30 min  ·  4
One Pan Garlic Butter Chicken and VegetablesOne-Pan & Sheet Pan

One Pan Garlic Butter Chicken and Vegetables

A generous garlic butter sauce ties the chicken and vegetables together in this one-skillet dinn…

30 min  ·  4
Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs and Brussels SproutsOne-Pan & Sheet Pan

Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs and Brussels Sprouts

Bone-in chicken thighs and halved brussels sprouts roast together on one tray, with the rendered…

45 min  ·  4
One Pan Chicken Enchilada SkilletOne-Pan & Sheet Pan

One Pan Chicken Enchilada Skillet

This skillet takes all the flavors of baked chicken enchiladas — red sauce, melted cheese, tende…

30 min  ·  4
Chicken StewSoups & Stews

Chicken Stew

This chicken stew builds a thick, savory broth from a simple roux and browned chicken thighs, th…

55 min  ·  5
White Chicken ChiliSoups & Stews

White Chicken Chili

White chicken chili swaps tomatoes for a creamy, green-chile-spiked broth built around white bea…

40 min  ·  5
Chicken Wild Rice SoupSoups & Stews

Chicken Wild Rice Soup

This stovetop chicken wild rice soup builds a rich, creamy broth around tender wild rice and shr…

50 min  ·  5
Thai Coconut Chicken SoupSoups & Stews

Thai Coconut Chicken Soup

Tom kha gai balances rich coconut milk against the sharp, citrusy notes of lemongrass, lime leav…

35 min  ·  4
Chicken Pot Pie SoupSoups & Stews

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

This soup captures everything satisfying about chicken pot pie — the creamy filling, the vegetab…

40 min  ·  5
Chicken Cobb SaladSalads

Chicken Cobb Salad

A proper cobb salad is as much about presentation as flavor, with each topping arranged in its o…

35 min  ·  4
Chinese Chicken SaladSalads

Chinese Chicken Salad

This Chinese chicken salad leans on crunchy shredded cabbage, mandarin oranges and crispy wonton…

20 min  ·  4
Chicken Avocado SaladSalads

Chicken Avocado Salad

Creamy avocado does double duty here, adding richness to the salad itself while also thickening …

25 min  ·  4
Chicken Waldorf SaladSalads

Chicken Waldorf Salad

The classic Waldorf salad — crisp apples, celery and walnuts in a creamy dressing — gets a heart…

15 min  ·  4
Grilled Chicken Greek SaladSalads

Grilled Chicken Greek Salad

A quick lemon-oregano marinade doubles as the base for the dressing in this Greek salad, tying t…

30 min  ·  4
Chicken Salad SandwichSandwiches & Wraps

Chicken Salad Sandwich

This chicken salad keeps things classic — tender diced chicken, crunchy celery, a touch of sweet…

15 min  ·  4
Grilled Chicken SandwichSandwiches & Wraps

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

This is a straightforward, classic grilled chicken sandwich — a quick marinade, a hot grill or s…

25 min  ·  4
Chicken Caesar WrapSandwiches & Wraps

Chicken Caesar Wrap

All the flavor of a Caesar salad, rolled up into a portable wrap with grilled chicken and just e…

15 min  ·  4
Chicken Club SandwichSandwiches & Wraps

Chicken Club Sandwich

A proper club sandwich is built in layers — toasted bread, chicken, bacon, lettuce and tomato, s…

30 min  ·  4
Chicken Shawarma WrapSandwiches & Wraps

Chicken Shawarma Wrap

A warmly spiced blend of cumin, coriander, paprika and turmeric gives this chicken its distincti…

30 min  ·  4
General Tso ChickenAsian-Inspired

General Tso Chicken

General Tso chicken is defined by its sauce — sweet, tangy and just spicy enough — clinging to c…

40 min  ·  4
Orange ChickenAsian-Inspired

Orange Chicken

Real orange juice and zest give this homemade orange chicken a brighter, fresher citrus punch th…

40 min  ·  4
Chicken Fried RiceAsian-Inspired

Chicken Fried Rice

The secret to great fried rice is day-old, cold rice — freshly cooked rice is too moist and turn…

25 min  ·  4
Kung Pao ChickenAsian-Inspired

Kung Pao Chicken

Kung pao chicken gets its distinctive character from dried red chiles fried in oil to build heat…

27 min  ·  4
Chicken Chow MeinAsian-Inspired

Chicken Chow Mein

Chow mein noodles get a quick toss in a hot pan to pick up a little char before the sauce goes i…

30 min  ·  4
Chicken TacosMexican-Inspired

Chicken Tacos

This is a straightforward, reliable taco night recipe: chicken breast simmered in a smoky-spiced…

25 min  ·  4
Chicken QuesadillasMexican-Inspired

Chicken Quesadillas

A hot, dry skillet is the key to genuinely crispy quesadillas — it toasts the tortilla while mel…

25 min  ·  4
Chicken EnchiladasMexican-Inspired

Chicken Enchiladas

These chicken enchiladas roll tender shredded chicken and melty cheese into softened corn tortil…

45 min  ·  5
Chicken Burrito BowlMexican-Inspired

Chicken Burrito Bowl

This burrito bowl builds on the same core elements as the fast-casual version — smoky marinated …

40 min  ·  4
Chicken ChilaquilesMexican-Inspired

Chicken Chilaquiles

Chilaquiles turn tortilla chips into the star of the dish, simmered briefly in salsa until they …

25 min  ·  4
Keto Chicken Alfredo ZoodlesKeto & Low-Carb

Keto Chicken Alfredo Zoodles

Zucchini noodles stand in for pasta in this rich, garlicky alfredo, keeping the dish genuinely l…

30 min  ·  4
Keto Chicken ParmesanKeto & Low-Carb

Keto Chicken Parmesan

An almond flour and parmesan coating replaces traditional breadcrumbs in this keto chicken parme…

40 min  ·  4
Keto Chicken CasseroleKeto & Low-Carb

Keto Chicken Casserole

This keto chicken casserole skips the usual pasta or rice filler entirely, leaning on broccoli, …

45 min  ·  6
Keto Buffalo Chicken DipKeto & Low-Carb

Keto Buffalo Chicken Dip

This buffalo chicken dip is already about as keto-friendly as party food gets — a base of cream …

30 min  ·  8
Keto Chicken Fajita BowlsKeto & Low-Carb

Keto Chicken Fajita Bowls

Cauliflower rice stands in for regular rice in this fajita bowl, keeping all the smoky-spiced ch…

30 min  ·  4
Chicken Pot PieComfort Food

Chicken Pot Pie

A proper chicken pot pie is all about the filling — thick, savory and loaded with vegetables — u…

1 hr 5 min  ·  6
Chicken and Rice CasseroleComfort Food

Chicken and Rice Casserole

This casserole layers raw rice, a creamy savory sauce and chicken breasts right in the baking di…

1 hr 10 min  ·  6
Chicken DivanComfort Food

Chicken Divan

Chicken divan is a retro casserole classic — tender chicken and broccoli under a rich, sherry-ti…

45 min  ·  6
Country Fried ChickenComfort Food

Country Fried Chicken

Country fried chicken (sometimes called chicken fried chicken) takes thin, pounded chicken cutle…

40 min  ·  4
Chicken and Dumplings CasseroleComfort Food

Chicken and Dumplings Casserole

This oven-baked version of chicken and dumplings swaps the stovetop simmering for a creamy chick…

50 min  ·  6
Classic Buffalo WingsWings

Classic Buffalo Wings

Real buffalo wings are all about the sauce — equal parts hot sauce and butter, whisked together …

55 min  ·  4
Baked Chicken WingsWings

Baked Chicken Wings

This is the reliable base method for genuinely crispy oven-baked wings — no fryer, no batter, ju…

55 min  ·  4
Honey BBQ WingsWings

Honey BBQ Wings

Honey stirred into your favorite BBQ sauce turns it extra sticky and glossy, clinging perfectly …

55 min  ·  4
Lemon Pepper WingsWings

Lemon Pepper Wings

Lemon pepper wings lean on a generous, coarse black pepper and lemon zest seasoning, finished wi…

55 min  ·  4
Garlic Parmesan WingsWings

Garlic Parmesan Wings

For anyone who wants big wing flavor without the heat, garlic parmesan wings deliver with a rich…

55 min  ·  4
Chicken Skewers AppetizerAppetizers & Party

Chicken Skewers Appetizer

These bite-sized chicken skewers are built for a party spread — marinated in a quick, savory-swe…

30 min  ·  6
Buffalo Chicken DipAppetizers & Party

Buffalo Chicken Dip

This is the classic party dip that disappears the fastest — cream cheese, ranch, buffalo sauce a…

30 min  ·  8
Chicken SlidersAppetizers & Party

Chicken Sliders

These sliders bake all together on one tray, with shredded chicken and melted cheese sandwiched …

30 min  ·  6
Chicken TaquitosAppetizers & Party

Chicken Taquitos

Baking instead of frying keeps these taquitos lighter without sacrificing crunch, thanks to a li…

38 min  ·  6
Chicken EmpanadasAppetizers & Party

Chicken Empanadas

A well-seasoned chicken and vegetable filling gets tucked into rounds of empanada dough (store-b…

50 min  ·  6