Our 15 Favorite Chicken Recipes Right Now

By Ashley S. • Apr 19, 2024

From succulent roasts to creamy pastas and zesty salads, chicken is one of the most versatile proteins you can find. It offers endless possibilities for lovely lunches and delightful dinners! It's not surprising that our chicken recipes are always so popular among our readers. Break away from your tired chicken dishes on repeat and get inspired by this list of Our Favorite 15 Chicken Recipes Right Now!

1. Chicken Zucchini Bake

If you are trying to keep a controlled budget for your meals, but you also don't want to skimp on your 5-star palate for fine food, this recipe hits all of the marks on the uptick scale! This low-on-the-dough banquet of flavor we call Chicken Zucchini Bake doesn't comprise an inch when it comes to its exquisite taste. The interestingly delicious and juicy, marinated chicken mixed with the opulently tender vegetable chunks are a mutual fund of richness when bonded with some spend-thrifty fluffy rice and couscous. Take some stock in this Chicken Zucchini Bake to help diversify the meal monies on your menu spreadsheet and raise the bar for this economically responsible. Affordable doesn't mean deplorable, so up your bill-of-fare portfolio to include this dividend of divine deliciousness! Feel secure knowing it will provide a satisfying yield-on-return!

2. Bourbon Chicken

Here is the winner, winner chicken dinner you've been needing to add to your dinnertime rotation! This Bourbon Chicken, a take on Bourbon Street Chicken, is so tender, so juicy, and just so flavorful, you'll want to eat it day after day! We love it over a bed of fluffy rice, but you can really serve it with whatever you're craving. Think shredded chicken sandwiched between a fluffy roll, over a bed of crispy salad, served next to your favorite Southern sides... truly, so many choices and so many opportunities for your tastebuds to eagerly receive the dinnertime "W"! We love a versatile main and this Bourbon Chicken is one of the best. Here's to never getting bored while eating the same thing on repeat ever again!

3. Crispy Chicken Parmesan

Crispy Chicken Parmesan basically needs no introduction — all you have to do is say the name aloud, and everyone within earshot will agree it sounds amazing all on its own. And if you think your ears are impressed, just wait until you actually take a bite! Each chicken breast is pan-fried with a golden-brown breadcrumb jacket sprinkled with sharp parmesan flavor to juicy perfection. Then it takes a lovely jaunt in the oven with a blanket of rich, sweet tomato sauce, aromatic basil, and melty mozzarella, infusing each bite with classic Italian flavors without compromising the satisfying crunch. Weeknights that end with a plate of Crispy Chicken Parmesan end in the best way!

4. Ultimate Chicken Salad

Your chicken salad just got a major upgrade! This Ultimate Chicken Salad has all the deliciousness of the classic dish, but with some extra pizazz. This yummy concoction contains tender chicken, crunchy celery, juicy red grapes, creamy mayo, tangy Dijon mustard, and more! Serve Ultimate Chicken Salad as a sandwich, on a bed of greens, or on its own, and enjoy its variety of scrumptious flavors.

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5. Hawaiian Chicken

These days, we could all use a little vacation. Transport yourself oceanside with this grilled chicken dish inspired by Hawaii. Hawaiian Chicken is marinated in a sweet, umami sauce, giving it a gorgeous almost candy red color. It's also unbelievably tender. Hawaiian Chicken is great meal prep for wraps or salads, or can be served alongside white rice and salad.

6. Crack Chicken Casserole

Crack Chicken Casserole is a layered tasting experience — layers upon layer of deep, savory chicken flavor. You can taste creamy chicken in the rice, in the sauce, and in the chicken itself (of course). But Crack Chicken Casserole also bursts with sharp cheddar and bright carrots and peppers, all of which accent and enhance the chicken taste. You can transform a rotisserie chicken into a complete meal in one fell swoop and make it even more delicious with this dish.

7. Angel Chicken

You could call this dish... heavenly. Angel Chicken has a bed of tender, ethereal angel hair pasta cushioning juicy seared bites of chicken and crunchy toasted nuts. Add in a delicious crown of spinach and sweet dried cherries and Angel Chicken has literally everything you could hope for in a single dish. This meal only needs half an hour or less to make, so you could have a bowl of paradise any time of the week!

8. Grilled Orange Chicken Skewers

Barbecue chicken is as crucial a part of summer outings as burgers and hot dogs; try firing up the grill without putting on some chicken, and you'll feel you're missing something. And few chicken dishes will turn your cookouts into culinary marvels like Grilled Orange Chicken Skewers. A sweet, sticky, sunny orange glaze that feels like it came straight from your local Asian takeout and grilling it with the savory chicken ensures it becomes a golden caramelized coat you'll want to eat with a spoon. With Grilled Orange Chicken Skewers in hand, your cookout will feel just that more like summer at its finest... and that your grill is performing its job to the fullest!

9. Spring Cobb Salad

The birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming, and the weather is warming. Spring has sprung and brought all its flavors to this Spring Cobb Salad. In just 30 minutes, the fresh ingredients in this salad combine to create a dining experience that will put you in a springtime-sunny mood. Spring Cobb Salad serves up tender chicken, hearty eggs, creamy avocado, juicy grape tomatoes, crunchy corn, sharp blue cheese, and crisp greens for a refreshing yet hearty meal.

10. Mayo Chicken

A simple name for a simple yet scrumptious meal! Mayo Chicken drapes chicken with a tangy, aromatic mayo sauce topping and roasts it into tender, savory perfection. The mayo not only provides the chicken with a delectable, herbaceous flavor, but it also locks in moisture so the chicken is juicier than ever. Throw in some nutty, melty parmesan, and Mayo Chicken becomes a home-cooking hero; people will be crowding around the table to make sure they get their fill. Sometimes it takes something simple to be spectacular!

11. Rustic Chicken Cacciatore

Italian cuisine isn't always all about spaghetti and meatballs! Oh, no, no, no. There's more to it! Take Rustic Chicken Cacciatore, for instance. It brings you a taste of Italy but with juicy chicken thighs in a tangy, savory, herby, and veggie-filled tomato sauce. Sure, you could still serve it all over a bed of your favorite pasta, but we're just saying you don't have to if you want to consider it Italian (but we understand why you'd want to do that)! Rustic Chicken Cacciatore takes you down a less touristy, but even more delicious path, and your tastebuds will be glad for it!

12. Crispy Honey Lemon Chicken Thighs

Crispy Honey Lemon Chicken Thighs — ah, the name itself makes your mouth start to water. Juicy chicken thighs are browned on a beloved cast-iron skillet to create a crispy crunch. Salty butter, tart lemon, and sweet honey are mixed together and spooned over the thighs to heighten the wonderfully savory flavor. Perfect for a simple weeknight dinner or a special celebratory meal, Crispy Honey Lemon Chicken Thighs are sure to satisfy.

13. Oven-Baked Chicken Fajitas

When the week has been busy, get busy with an easy meal. Oven-Baked Chicken Fajitas will quickly come together and fulfill everyone's wishes. Clean-up is a breeze when authentically seasoned chicken strips are baked alongside juicy tomatoes, yellow onions, and tasty bell peppers on a one-pan, Tex-Mex express! Busy night? Get to filling those soft, warm tortillas with the flavor-packed power of Oven-Baked Chicken Fajitas, topped with all the freshness you dream of, and get on your way to one fantastic meal. "Fast Fajitas Friday" has a nice ring to it, don't ya think?!

14. Chicken Caesar Wraps

Chicken Caesar Wraps are perfect for whenever you need to quickly whip up a delicious meal on the go! These wraps take only 10 minutes to make, and they are so tasty you’ll want to make them for lunch on the regular. Each bite is full of crunchy lettuce, juicy chicken, sharp parmesan cheese, and creamy Caesar dressing. Lunch is served, and it’s Chicken Caesar Wraps!

15. Chicken Dump Dinner

The new "dump" cooking trend really does take home cooking to its simplest and yet most effective and tasty form. All you do for this Chicken Dump Dinner, as just one scrumptious example, is mix, pour, and bake. Bam! The result is golden brown and juicy chicken, on a bed of bright tomatoes and hearty beans, just ready to absorb all the drippings as the poultry cooks. It's fun, herbaceous, flavorful, and so filling. Dump your other dinner plans and get started on this Chicken Dump Dinner.