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Chicken Recipes: 25 Best Easy Chicken Recipes for Entertaining
1. Easy Chicken Cacciatore
![Easy Chicken Cacciatore - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/chicken-cacciatore-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Chicken-Cacciatore-recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 65 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
2. Tuscan Baked Chicken
![Tuscan Baked Chicken - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/tuscan-baked-chicken-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Oven-Baked-Chicken-Recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 50 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
3. Creamy Garlic Chicken
![Creamy Garlic Chicken - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/creamy-garlic-chicken-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/favorite-chicken-recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
4. French Onion Chicken Casserole
![French Onion Chicken Casserole - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/french-onion-chicken-casserole-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/chicken-casserole-recipe-1.jpg)
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
5. Juicy Oven-Baked Chicken Breasts
![Juicy Oven-Baked Chicken Breasts - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/baked-chicken-breast-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Oven-Baked-Chicken-Breasts-recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 18 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
6. Garlic Lemon Chicken Thighs
![Garlic Lemon Chicken Thighs - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-lemon-chicken-thighs-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/easy-Cilantro-Lime-Chicken-Thighs.jpg)
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
7. Roasted Chicken with Garlic Herb Butter
![Roasted Chicken with Garlic Herb Butter - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-chicken-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Roasted-Chicken-recipe-4.jpg)
Cooking time: 80 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
8. Grilled Chicken Breasts with Lemon Garlic
![Grilled Chicken Breasts with Lemon Garlic - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/grilled-lemon-garlic-chicken-skewers](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/easy-chicken-recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
9. Mayonnaise Roasted Whole Chicken
![Mayonnaise Roasted Whole Chicken - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/oven-roasted-whole-chicken-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/oven-roasted-chicken-recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 60 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
10. Baked Tuscan Chicken Casserole
![Baked Tuscan Chicken Casserole - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/baked-tuscan-chicken-casserole-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/easy-Chicken-Casserole-Recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 35 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
11. Baked Garlic Chicken and Potatoes
![Baked Garlic Chicken and Potatoes - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/baked-garlic-chicken-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Baked-Chicken-and-Potatoes-.jpg)
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
12. Baked Teriyaki Chicken
![Baked Teriyaki Chicken - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/baked-teriyaki-chicken-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Baked-Teriyaki-Chicken-recipe-4.jpg)
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
13. Roasted Lemon Garlic Butter SpatchCock Chicken
![Roasted Lemon Garlic Butter SpatchCock Chicken - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/lemon-garlic-butter-spatchcock-chicken-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/garlic-butter-roasted-chicken.jpg)
Cooking time: 35 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
14. Grilled Honey Chili Lime Cilantro Chicken
![Grilled Honey Chili Lime Cilantro Chicken - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/grilled-chicken-with-honey-chili-lime-cilantro](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Grilled-Chicken-Breast.jpg)
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
15. CrockPot Tuscan Garlic Chicken Thighs With Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
![CrockPot Tuscan Garlic Chicken Thighs With Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/crock-pot-tuscan-garlic-chicken](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Crock-Pot-Tuscan-Garlic-Chicken.jpg)
Cooking time: 180 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
16. Spinach Chicken Casserole with Cream Cheese and Mozzarella
![Spinach Chicken Casserole with Cream Cheese and Mozzarella - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/spinach-chicken-casserole-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/keto-chicken-casserole-recipe-1-1.jpg)
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
17. Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
![Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/crock-pot-lemon-garlic-butter-chicken-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/crock-pot-chicken-dinner-recipe-.jpg)
Cooking time: 240 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
18. Creamy Pesto Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes
![Creamy Pesto Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/creamy-pesto-chicken-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/pan-seared-pesto-chicken.jpg)
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
19. Oven Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters
![Oven Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-chicken-legs-quarters-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/roasted-chicken-legs.jpg)
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
20. Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
![Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs with Sun-Dried Tomatoes - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-mushroom-chicken-thighs-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Garlic-Mushroom-Chicken-Thighs-reipe-3.jpg)
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
21. Salsa Chicken Lettuce Wraps
![Salsa Chicken Lettuce Wraps - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/salsa-chicken-lettuce-wraps-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/healthy-lettuce-wrap-recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
22. Honey Balsamic Instant Pot Chicken
![Honey Balsamic Instant Pot Chicken - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/instant-pot-chicken-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/instant-pot-chicken-thighs-3.jpg)
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
23. Sticky Honey-Sriracha Chicken Breasts
![Sticky Honey-Sriracha Chicken Breasts - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/oven-baked-chicken-breasts-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Baked-Chicken-Breasts-recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
24. Quick Braised Lime Chicken
![Quick Braised Lime Chicken - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/braised-lime-chicken-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/chicken-lime-recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
25. Baked Chicken Gnocchi with Garlic Asiago Cream Sauce
![Baked Chicken Gnocchi with Garlic Asiago Cream Sauce - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/chicken-gnocchi-garlic-asiago-sauce-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/baked-chicken-gnocchi-recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
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25 Best Easy Chicken Recipes for Entertaining: Easy Chicken Cacciatore
by eatwell101
Yield: 6 Servings Prep Time: 15 min Cook time: 65 min
Easy and healthy whole chicken recipe with fantastic Italian flavors!
Ingredients you need for the Easy Chicken Cacciatore
Directions
1. Rinse chicken and pat dry. Season on all sides with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a heavy cast iron pot or dutch oven, drizzled with olive oil. Cook chicken on all sides until nicely browned, about 10-12 minutes. Remove chicken and transfer to a shallow plate, set aside.
2. In the same pot, add the sliced onions and mushrooms to the pot. Increase heat to medium-high. Cook until the onions are translucent, and the mushrooms have given up most of their moisture, turning and stirring frequently for about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook a minute more.
3. Add the wine to deglaze the Dutch oven and scrape up any browned bits at the bottom. Simmer until the wine has reduced by half. Add tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, chicken stock and stir in Italian seasoning, basil, parsley, thyme, and crushed chili pepper. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Simmer uncovered for another 5 minutes.
4. Add the chicken back to the Dutch oven on top of the tomatoes and onions. Lower the heat and cover the dutch oven with the lid slightly ajar. Cook on a low simmer, turning and basting from time to time, until chicken is tender, about 40 to 50 minutes, until the meat is falling off the bone. Garnish with basil, parsley and fresh thyme and serve immediately over pasta.
Recipe notes:
- This chicken cacciatore can be made up to 1 day ahead and reheated at the last minutes. It’s delicious!
- You can add chopped green or Kalamata olives as well as red peppers for even more flavor.
- You can adapt this recipe for the slow cooker. Brown chicken first, then add all ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 4-6 hours or LOW for 6-8 hours.
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