When dinner time hits and the whole crew is hungry, you need recipes that are simple, satisfying, and sure to please even the pickiest at the table. This handpicked list of chicken dinner ideas checks all the boxes: easy prep, crowd-pleasing flavors, and ingredients that won’t break the bank. Whether you go for Air Fryer Chicken and Veggies or Chicken Teriyaki, these go-to chicken meals will keep weeknights stress-free and flavorful. Enjoy!
30 Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes
1. Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans
This chicken recipe works also great with asparagus or zucchini.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box2. Creamy Chicken Breast in Spinach Parmesan Sauce
This chicken stands on its own but feel free to add mushrooms and serve with a side of egg noodles, cauliflower rice, or roasted veggies.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box3. Air Fryer Chicken Breast and Vegetables
Short on time? This air fryer chicken breast recipe with vegetables is your go-to dinner — simple to make, full of flavor, and ready in 20 minutes.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box4. Honey Garlic Chicken Bites
This chicken recipes is super versatile: Try with zucchini, bulgur, cauliflower rice, roasted veggies...
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box5. Easy Oven Baked Chicken Bites
This quick and easy chicken dinner is kids and family approved!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box6. Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bake
Our quick and simple garlic parmesan chicken is bursting with delicious flavor and sure to become a new favorite. Try this baked chicken Parmesan recipe for a quick weekday meal!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
9. Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Asparagus
This chicken bites and asparagus recipe is a winner for dinnertime. So much flavor and so easy to throw together!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box10. Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes Skillet
This chicken and potato recipe is the easiest and tastiest weeknight dinner - One skillet for amazing flavors!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box11. Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders Recipe
The best chicken tenders recipe ever! You'll make this chicken tenders recipe with green beans recipe at least once a week when you realize how much everyone loves it!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box12. Creamy Pesto Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes
This creamy pesto chicken recipe comes together in just 30 or less minutes and is packed with flavor. A restaurant style pesto chicken breast recipe you can serve on anything your want!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box13. Creamy Spinach Chicken Gnocchi
This creamy Spinach chicken gnocchi recipe has to be the ultimate comfort food!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box14. Creamy Garlic Pesto Chicken
This easy pesto chicken recipe is delicious, creamy, simply amazing!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box15. Chicken Stir Fry Noodles (15-Minute )
This chicken stir fry noodles recipe is loaded with nutritious veggies, and ready in 15 minutes - Flavor overload!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box16. Bang Bang Chicken Pasta
This bang bang chicken pasta recipe has everything you need for a quick and easy dinner!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box17. One-Pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Rice
This chicken and rice is dinner perfection in less than 25 minutes! All the flavors of chicken risotto in the comfort of your kitchen!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box18. Garlic Butter Chicken with Cauliflower Rice
Quick, Healthy dinner with Garlic Butter chicken and cauliflower rice — The ultimate gluten free/low carb dinner.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box19. Creamy Spinach Chicken Casserole Recipe
This chicken casserole is a satisfying dinner the whole family will love. It comes together quickly—perfect for busy weeknights!
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box20. Salsa Fresca Chicken Bake
This crazy good chicken breast bake with salsa Fresca is so quick and easy to make - a guaranteed hit for tonight!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
22. Juicy Oven-Baked Chicken Breasts
Juicy oven baked chicken breast sprinkled with an amazing seasoning then baked until crisp-golden. This recipe for baked chicken breasts is quick, easy and incredibly flavorful!
Cooking time: 18 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box23. Baked Garlic Chicken and Potatoes
Baked Chicken and Potatoes Recipe - Incredibly delicious, juicy, tender and fool-proof.
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box24. Air-Fryer Chicken Thighs and Asparagus
This air fryer chicken thighs recipe with asparagus is a delicious family-friendly dinner in under 30 minutes.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box25. Creamy Spinach Chicken Gnocchi
This creamy Spinach chicken gnocchi recipe has to be the ultimate comfort food!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box26. Honey Dijon Chicken and Veggies Foil Packs
Perfect chicken recipe for a quick and healthy dinner
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box27. Baked Tuscan Chicken Casserole
This baked Tuscan chicken casserole recipe is so quick to make and flavorful. Everyone will love it!
Cooking time: 35 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box28. Juicy Oven-Baked Chicken Breasts
Juicy oven baked chicken breast sprinkled with an amazing seasoning then baked until crisp-golden. This recipe for baked chicken breasts is quick, easy and incredibly flavorful!
Cooking time: 18 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
30. Buttery Garlic Herb Chicken and Lemon Parmesan Cauliflower Rice
These chicken thighs and cauliflower rice recipe are the best low-carb and gluten-free dish for dinner!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe boxHave you made one of these chicken dinner recipes? Please share on your social media using our hashtag #eatwell101!
