40 Simple Chicken Recipes Moms Use to Get Dinner Done Fast

ByJennifer

We’ve put together a great collection of chicken dinner recipes that are sure to become family favorites. These meals are easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights.

Our recipes use simple ingredients and straightforward steps, making them accessible to all home cooks. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or just starting out, you’ll find these dishes quick and delicious.

Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole for Busy Weeknights

Chicken and Noodle Casserole recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Our Chicken and Noodle Casserole is an easy, family-friendly dish that brings comfort to the dinner table. With its creamy sauce, cheesy goodness, and crunchy cracker topping, it’s a dish that’s sure to become a regular in your meal rotation.

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Easy Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dinner the whole family will love, our Chicken Parmesan recipe is for you! Juicy, tender, and crispy breaded chicken is baked to perfection in flavorful tomato sauce and topped with mozzarella and parmesan cheese!

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Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

Million Dollar Chicken Casserole recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Our Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is the perfect dish for a cozy night in. This creamy, cheesy chicken casserole, topped with a buttery crunch, is easy to prepare and sure to please.

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Mediterranean Chicken Orzo Bowls

Mediterranean Chicken Orzo Bowls recipe by xoxoBella.
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Mouthwatering Mediterranean chicken orzo bowls make a wonderfully satisfying lunch or a light evening meal, brimming with fresh flavors.

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Slow Cooker White Chicken

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili by Tessie's Table.
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Creamy, spicy, and flavorful, this Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili is perfect for those cool days when you need a bowl of comfort.

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Crock Pot Chicken Spaghetti

Crock Pot Chicken Spaghetti recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Discover a comforting and hassle-free meal with our Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti recipe. Perfect for a quick comfort food dinner the entire will love.

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Chicken And Rice Casserole

A plate of chicken and rice casserole with a fork.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Chicken and Rice Casserole is a delicious and comforting one-dish meal with chicken, rice, and veggies in a creamy sauce.

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Chipotle Chicken Wrap

Chipotle Chicken Wrap recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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This Chipotle Chicken Wrap recipe is easy to make and tastes like you’re eating at a restaurant! It’s perfect for a quick and healthy lunch.

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Creamy Cast Iron Chicken Thighs

Cast Iron Chicken Thighs by Cheerful Cook.
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Enjoy the simplicity and flavor of Creamy Cast Iron Chicken Thighs. This recipe delivers crispy skin, juicy meat, and a rich, creamy sauce.

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Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Sliders

Buffalo Chicken Sliders recipe by Cheerful Cook
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Discover the secret to delicious Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Sliders. Juicy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. A family favorite.

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Marry Me Chicken

Marry Me Chicken recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our easy Mary Me Chicken recipe! Perfect for a romantic dinner that could end up with an “I DO.”

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Easy Crockpot Chicken And Stuffing

Crock Pot Chicken and Stuffing recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Indulge in comfort with this Chicken and Stuffing Crock Pot Casserole recipe. Layers of tender chicken, creamy sauce, and savory stuffing await! Easy, delicious, and satisfying.

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Honey Garlic Chicken

Honey Garlic Recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Throw out the takeout menu and whip up our delicious Honey Garlic Chicken recipe. Perfect for anyone looking for a flavorful and hassle-free meal.

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Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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This creamy, cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is a perfect weeknight dinner recipe. It’s loaded with chicken and bacon and topped with cheese.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo

Slow Cooker Adobo Chicken recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Try our easy Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo recipe for a flavorful and tender chicken dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners, this comforting meal will be a hit with everyone.

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Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

Chicken Pot Pie recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Discover how to make an easy, delicious Chicken Pot Pie Casserole, a hearty meal sure to become a family favorite.

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Chicken Paprika

Paprika Chicken recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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This Paprika Chicken recipe is a weeknight dinner winner. Tender and juicy chicken smothered in a rich and creamy paprika sauce served over tender egg noodles! Every bite is loaded with sweet, peppery, and zesty flavors.

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Crockpot Chicken Fajitas

Crockpot Chicken Fajitas recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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These Crockpot Chicken Fajitas are a perfect weeknight dinner. We combine juicy chicken, colorful peppers, and a zesty seasoning mix. Just set it and forget it!

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Hawaiian Chicken

A white bowl filled with rice and pineapples.
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Get a taste of the tropics with this easy Hawaiian Chicken recipe. It’s a simple, delightful meal that’s packed with flavor.

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Thai Red Chicken Curry

Thai Red Chicken Curry recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Make our flavorful Thai Red Curry Chicken recipe for a quick and tasty one-pan dinner that your whole family will enjoy. It’s both easy and delicious.

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German Chicken Schnitzel

German Chicken Schnitzel recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Chicken Schnitzel is an easy twist on a classic German Schnitzel recipe. It’s got crispy on the outside and juicy chicken on the inside.

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Cajun Chicken Pasta

A skillet full of pasta with chicken in it.
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Make One-Pan Cajun Chicken Pasta in just 30 minutes. It’s a quick, creamy, spicy dish with easy cleanup. Ideal for busy weeknights.

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Easy Crockpot Crack Chicken

Crockpot Crack Chicken recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Indulge in this Crockpot Crack Chicken recipe, featuring tender chicken, creamy Ranch, crispy bacon, and melted Cheddar. A delightful, family-friendly meal awaits!

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Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken

Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Enjoy our flavorful, easy Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken with this easy recipe. Perfectly ai fried, juicy chicken tossed in a sweet and savory sauce.

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Chicken Marsala

Chicken Marsala recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Discover how to make a quick and delicious Chicken Marsala with our easy recipe. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this dish features tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and a rich Marsala wine sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes!

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The Best Italian Chicken Saltimbocca

The Best Italian Chicken Saltimbocca recipe by xoxoBella.
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Chicken saltimbocca is an easy dinner recipe. It’s a classic Italian baked chicken dish with sage saltimbocca sauce. The ingredients include sage, prosciutto, provolone cheese, and chicken, so you know it’s going to be rich and full of amazing flavours.

Get the Recipe: The Best Italian Chicken Saltimbocca

Easy Cream Cheese Chicken

Easy Cream Cheese Chicken recipe by Little Sunny Kitchen.
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Easy cream cheese chicken combines tender chicken breasts with a rich and flavorful cream cheese sauce for a delicious and simple dinner.

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Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Creamy Tuscan Chicken recipe by Erren’s Kitchen.
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Make this easy, irresistible Tuscan chicken in under an hour. You’ll love the creamy sauce and Italian flavors that taste restaurant-quality!

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Easy Chicken Pho

Easy Chicken Pho recipe by Seasonal Cravings.
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This Easy Chicken Pho can be made in under 30 minutes and is loaded with the flavors of garlic, ginger, and anise. (gluten free)

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Easy Chicken Pesto Pizza

Easy Chicken Pesto Pizza recipe by Simply Stacie.
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Chicken Pesto Pizza is made with pesto, chopped chicken, mushrooms, tomatoes and cheeses. Try something different for pizza night.

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Easy Chicken Pot Pie

Easy Chicken Pot Pie recipe by Simply Stacie.
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Classic Chicken Pot Pie is the best comfort food. It has a flaky, buttery crust enveloping juicy chicken, tender veggies, and creamy gravy.

Get the Recipe: Easy Chicken Pot Pie

Slow Cooker Queso Chicken

Slow Cooker Queso Chicken recipe by Busy Day Dinners.
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Slow Cooker Queso Chicken is a family favorite. With only four simple ingredients, you can create this easy and delicious dinner. All you need is chicken

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Easy Air Fryer Chicken Kabobs

Easy Air Fryer Chicken Kabobs recipe by Kitchen Divas.
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Air fryer chicken kabobs with a simple marinade and vegetables are served up on skewers for an easy-to-make meal everyone’s going to love.

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Baked Salsa Chicken

Baked Salsa Chicken recipe by Kitchen Divas.
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Tender, succulent chicken breasts are coated in a tangy, savory salsa and cheese sauce in this baked salsa chicken recipe that comes together in just minutes!

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Honey Garlic Chicken Bites

Honey Garlic Chicken Bites recipe by She's Not Cookin'.
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These Honey Garlic Chicken Bites recipe have the perfect balance of the sweet and savory umami flavors that makes for a very popular delicious dish. Ready in 25 minutes!

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Oven Braised Chicken Cacciatore

Oven Braised Chicken Cacciatore recipe by Cooking with Wine Blog.
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This easy oven braised chicken cacciatore recipe features juicy chicken thighs cooked in a flavorful sauce of tomatoes, olives, bell peppers and mushrooms!

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Smoked Chicken Salad

Smoked Chicken Salad recipe by Smoked Meat Sunday.
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Smoked chicken salad is a flavorful dish that combines smoky barbecued chicken with the sweetness of dried cherries and the added crunch of almonds and

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Crockpot Chicken Alfredo

Crockpot Chicken Alfredo recipe by Chef Savvy.
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This Crockpot Chicken Alfredo recipe comes together in one pot and is perfect for busy days when you need a fast, filling, tasty dinner!

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Alice Springs Chicken

Alice Springs Chicken recipe by The Slow Roasted Italian.
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This Alice Springs Chicken recipe lets you create the Outback restaurant favorite at home. Make this cheesy baked chicken for dinner tonight!

Get the Recipe: Alice Springs Chicken

Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan recipe by Princess Pinky Girl.
Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl.

This easy Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan is everything you love about the classic Italian dish, only it is a healthier version made in the air fryer!

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

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