32 Chicken Dishes for the Whole Family

Tired of boring poultry dishes? These recipes are guaranteed to become new family favorites, using every part of the chicken.

Orecchiette with Chicken Meatballs

Make Giada's savory meatballs using ground chicken and serve the hearty dish with orecchiette pasta and fresh mozzarella.

Closed chicken pie

For a simple, hearty pie, Sunny uses quick-cooking chicken breast, cutting it into small pieces.

Chicken Florentine Mac and Cheese

Dishes like mac 'n' cheese and chicken Florentine share one common ingredient: a velvety cheese sauce that binds the pasta, chicken, spinach, and vegetables together. The result is a stunning one-pot dish, bursting with the freshness and vibrant colors of juicy vegetables.

Florentine-style chicken breasts

Ree tops breaded chicken breasts with mozzarella slices to create the perfect balance of crispy and chewy texture in this dish.

Chicken casserole with potatoes

Kids and adults alike will love the crispy potato balls on top of this casserole-chicken pie hybrid. Molly recommends layering the balls as evenly as possible for maximum impact.

Pepperoni Pizza-Flavored Chicken Fingers

Chicken fingers meet pizza: they're topped with a pepperoni crust and served with marinara sauce.

Chicken Tortellini in Alfredo Sauce

Store-bought tortellini are the basis for a quick, tender weeknight dinner. The chicken and tortellini are simmered in their own juices, making the dish all in one pot, making cleanup easy.

Tender baked chicken

This dinner requires some planning and prep, but the results are worth it. The dry marinade and long, low-temperature roasting create a juicy meat. Finally, briefly broil the dish for a crispy, golden crust.

Chicken in broth with dumplings

Chicken and dumplings in a small, rich broth with vegetables and fresh herbs is a wonderful home-cooked dish for cool autumn days. It's easy to prepare, tastes amazing, and dumplings are a comfort food that lifts the spirits and is loved by both adults and children. The dumplings are made with sour milk and butter. Toss them in broth with vegetables and top with chunks of spicy grilled chicken. Serve garnished with plenty of fresh herbs.

Chicken Parmigiana Baguette

Bev cooks chicken tenders in marinara sauce, tops them with mozzarella, and then places them on a toasted baguette for an open-faced chicken Parma sandwich with plenty of cheese.

The most delicious chicken with rice

This recipe cooks chicken and rice in one skillet. It's luxurious and perfect for a family dinner or a holiday feast. It uses whole chicken thighs with skin and bones, which will cook along with the rice, resulting in juicy, crispy skin. The dish also features plenty of vegetables and spices. Everything is first fried in a skillet, then poured with broth and simmered until done. Once the chicken and rice are cooked, place them in the oven for a few minutes and grill until golden brown all over.

Lemon Basil Chicken with Zucchini Noodles

Forget about a side salad! Serve chicken breasts with these unusual zucchini "noodles." The lemon-basil sauce helps bring the dish together.

Tex-Mex Chicken Parmigiana

This is a Tex-Mex version of Parmigiana. Cut two chicken breasts in half to make four, and replace the classic Italian ingredients with tortilla chips, sharp cheese, and salsa. If you're still craving Parmesan, add a few pinches to the finished dish.

Chicken breasts with nacho-style salad

Cilantro, chili-lime tortilla chips, and a tangy lime yogurt sauce transform everyday chicken and salad into a fun meal for the whole family.

Italian Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner

Make a one-sheet dinner of bone-in chicken thighs, vegetables, and ciabatta bread.

Pulled chicken in a slow cooker

Break out the slow cooker—it'll turn chicken breasts into flavorful pulled chicken, ready to serve in 45 minutes.

Baked Chicken with Lemon and Herbs

Bring the whole family together for a whole chicken dinner. Tyler's recipe is simple and classic: he stuffs the bird with lemon, garlic, and herbs and bakes it on new potatoes, which absorb the flavorful juices.

Wild Rice Casserole with Chicken and Mushrooms

Wild rice is simmered with sautéed mushrooms and dried cranberries in a fragrant sherry-flavored broth. When it's almost done, chicken breasts sprinkled with coriander are placed in the rice, and the whole thing is finished in the oven. The chicken turns out incredibly juicy, and the hints of coriander perfectly complement the nutty flavor of the wild rice.

Chicken fingers in noodle breading

Give these chicken fingers an Asian twist with a unique noodle coating and pineapple teriyaki dipping sauce.

Spaghetti with chicken on the stove

This recipe from Ree Drummond is a stovetop adaptation of her popular chicken spaghetti casserole. It's got all the same ingredients: tender pasta, juicy chicken pieces, a thick and flavorful cheesy mushroom sauce, and even a crispy breadcrumb topping. And you don't even have to preheat your oven!

Chicken with rice and mango salsa

Ree makes a simple yet flavorful skillet dinner with just three ingredients: chicken thighs, white rice, and jarred mango salsa.

Maple-Mustard Glazed Chicken Thighs

Ellie proves that white meat isn't the only part of the chicken worth celebrating. She uses bone-in, skinless chicken thighs and coats the meat with a savory glaze.

Grilled chicken with sesame seeds in lettuce leaves

No forks required: Serve Asian-inspired sesame chicken on lettuce leaves for dinner.

Chicken Stir-fry with Pineapple

This chicken and vegetable stir-fry gets an unexpected tropical twist from pineapple and Asian spices, including ginger. It's quick to prepare and makes a delicious midweek dinner. Serve the stir-fry over steamed rice, topped with a crispy topping of fried onions and peanuts.

Cajun Accordion Baked Chicken Breasts

Accordion-style baked potatoes are delicious, but this technique is great for more than just vegetables. Give chicken breasts a Cajun flavor with a spice mix and slices of andouille sausage, green bell peppers, and onions.

Chicken and Chili Quesadillas on a Sheet Pan

Everyone loves a delicious, hearty quesadilla with a gooey, cheesy filling and crispy tortilla, but preparing multiple servings for a large crowd can take a long time. Ree Drummond knows how to speed up the process and enjoy all the delights of a traditional quesadilla: she makes everything on one baking sheet!

Ramen Noodle Frittata

Make a frittata with an Asian twist using prepared ramen noodles, ground chicken, coleslaw mix, and, of course, eggs.

Braised chicken in creamy mustard sauce

As Cardea Brown has proven time and again, truly delicious home-cooked food includes a familiar and beloved ingredient—chicken—paired with a thick, mouth-watering sauce that leaves no trace on the plate. You'll definitely want to include this dish in your daily diet.

Chicken breasts stuffed with couscous

Guy masterfully concocts interesting recipes with skinless, boneless chicken breasts. Here, he stuffs them with Mediterranean couscous, feta, olives, and tomatoes.

Chicken in foil with puttanesca sauce

Prepare dinner in foil packets where chicken breasts will soak up the rich flavor of puttanesca sauce.

Shawarma with chicken from the oven

This quick version of shawarma is made with chicken, which doesn't require long marinating or spit-roasting. Thinly slice boneless, skinless chicken thighs, toss with spices, and bake in the oven. Thighs are the most flavorful and juicy part of the chicken. They stay juicy even if cooked in small pieces. Serve on warm pita bread with herbs, tomatoes, and a tangy yogurt sauce.









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