Chicken is the most searched dinner ingredient for a reason: it is affordable, quick and goes with almost any flavour. These 14 easy chicken dinners cover every kind of night, from creamy one-skillet favourites like Marry Me Chicken and chicken alfredo to takeout-style stir-fries, Indian curries and a comforting bowl of chicken noodle soup. Every recipe uses supermarket ingredients. Cook chicken to 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part for juicy, safe results.
Quick picks: for a weeknight, start with Marry Me Chicken or Thai basil chicken. For meal prep, make baked chicken breast or teriyaki bowls. For a crowd, go with butter chicken or biryani.
1. Marry Me Chicken
Golden chicken in a creamy sun-dried tomato and parmesan sauce. One skillet and very hard not to love.
35 minutes
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Fettuccine in a silky garlic parmesan cream sauce with pan-seared chicken.
35 minutes
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Hot, fast and never dry. The base for salads, wraps and meal prep all week.
35 minutes
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Chicken, rice and vegetables cooked together in one pot so the rice soaks up the broth.
About 45 minutes, one pot
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A weeknight pasta with tender chicken in a garlicky cream sauce.
Weeknight friendly
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Spicy, garlicky Thai stir-fry with holy basil, best over rice with a fried egg.
About 20 minutes
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Takeout-style chicken with peanuts and dried chillies in a sweet-savoury sauce.
A takeout favourite
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Sticky homemade teriyaki chicken over rice with broccoli.
Great for meal prep
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Mild, creamy tomato and butter curry, the Indian restaurant favourite.
Make-ahead friendly
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Smoky broiled chicken tikka in a bold, creamy onion and tomato masala.
Freezes well
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Spiced yogurt-marinated chicken roasted until charred. No tandoor needed.
Marinate ahead, roast in 35 minutes
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Fragrant layered rice and spiced chicken steamed in one pot. A weekend favourite.
Worth a relaxed Sunday
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Shredded chicken, egg noodles and vegetables in a golden herby broth.
Under an hour
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Caesar flavours in a hearty pasta salad. Perfect for packed lunches.
Make-ahead lunch
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How do I keep chicken breast from drying out?
Pound it to an even thickness, cook it hot and fast, and take it off the heat as soon as the thickest part reaches 165°F (74°C). Resting it for 5 minutes before slicing keeps the juices in.
Chicken thighs or breasts?
Thighs stay juicier and are more forgiving, especially in curries and stir-fries. Breasts are leaner and work best in quick skillet dishes and baked recipes where you can check the temperature.
Can I make chicken dinners ahead?
Yes. Curries like butter chicken and tikka masala, chicken noodle soup (without the noodles) and baked chicken breast all keep for 3 to 4 days in the fridge, and most curries freeze for up to 3 months.
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