21 Chicken Recipes So Good You’ll Guard Your Plate Like a Hawk

These 21 chicken dishes come with big flavor, big personality, and zero boring bites. Crispy thighs, tender breasts, saucy skillet meals, and bold marinades—there’s something here for every craving. Perfect for busy nights or lazy weekends, these recipes make chicken the star it was always meant to be. Just don’t be surprised when no one offers to share.

Smoked Chicken Wings

Smoke up some flavor with these tender Chicken Wings! Perfect for any occasion, they’re easy to prepare and absolutely delicious.
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Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch with cauliflower, cheese, and parsley in a white casserole dish with a wooden spoon. — Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is a cheesy, crowd-pleasing dish! With just a few simple ingredients, it’s a quick and easy dinner that everyone will enjoy.
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Skillet Chicken Thighs, Bacon, and Green Beans

This Skillet Chicken Thighs, Bacon, and Green Beans recipe is perfect for a quick, healthy meal! It cooks in under 20 minutes using just one skillet—so less mess and more flavor!
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Best Blackstone Chicken Breast

Blackstone Chicken Breast with green beans on a white plate with a fork. — Best Blackstone Chicken Breast. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Fire up the Blackstone for these juicy chicken breasts! Full of flavor and super simple to make, they’re a great low-carb, keto-friendly dinner for weeknights or BBQs.
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Cast Iron Chicken Thighs in Creamy Tomato Sauce

Cast Iron Chicken Thigh in Creamy Tomato Sauce with a spoon in a cast iron skillet. — Cast Iron Chicken Thighs in Creamy Tomato Sauce. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Cast Iron Keto Chicken Thighs in Creamy Tomato Sauce is a simple, delicious, and family-approved meal! It’s dairy-free, gluten-free, and perfect for your next dinner.
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Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole (no breading)

Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole in a black casserole dish with parsley and a spoon. — Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole (no breading). Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu is a creamy, flavorful twist on the classic! A perfect keto dinner that’s quick to prepare and packed with all the comforting goodness you love.
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Easy Garlic Broiled Chicken Thighs

These juicy broiled chicken thighs are ready in under 25 minutes! With a burst of lemon and garlic, this low-carb recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters.
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Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables

This Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables is the ultimate easy dinner! Simple to make, tasty, and perfect for when you just want to relax and enjoy a low-effort meal.
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20-Minute Instant Pot Spicy Chicken Ramen

A hand holding a bowl of ramen topped with sliced mushrooms, carrots, soft-boiled eggs, green onions, and cilantro, with a drizzle of sauce and chopsticks on the side. Ingredients surround the bowl in one of these 10 no-fuss bowls. — 20-Minute Instant Pot Spicy Chicken Ramen. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

Spice up your weeknight dinners with this Instant Pot Spicy Chicken Ramen! Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s loaded with a flavorful broth, tender chicken, and fresh veggies—comfort food at its best.
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Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

This Chicken Tater Tot Casserole is the ultimate comfort dish! Ready in less than an hour, it’s perfect for busy weeknights when you need something warm and satisfying.
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Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole

For a family-friendly meal full of flavor, try this Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole! With crispy bacon, spicy jalapeños, and a cheesy topping, it's ready in just over an hour and guaranteed to be a hit!
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Cheesy Crack Chicken Casserole

A baked casserole dish filled with a cheesy, golden-brown lasagna garnished with fresh parsley leaves, just one of the 21 addictive casseroles you need to try. — Cheesy Crack Chicken Casserole. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

This Cheesy Crack Chicken Casserole is packed with all the good stuff—broccoli, bacon, and ranch—and made in just a few minutes! It's the creamy, delicious dish your family will crave.
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Fiesta Chicken Pasta Casserole

A large scoop of a spaghetti casserole. — Fiesta Chicken Pasta Casserole. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Craving a Mexican twist on casserole? This Fiesta Chicken Pasta Bake has chicken, corn, black beans, tomatoes, and sour cream—creating the perfect combination of flavors!
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Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

Grilled chicken skewers glazed with a dark teriyaki sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, served on a black slate tablet next to a bowl of white rice. — Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Skewers. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

These Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Skewers are the perfect addition to your BBQ menu! Easy, flavorful, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your next backyard party.
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Slow Cooker French Onion Chicken

A dish of braised chicken, enhanced with 12 onion pieces, served with various small potatoes and garnished with herbs in a white bowl. — Slow Cooker French Onion Chicken. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

Warm up with this Slow Cooker French Onion Chicken! Packed with tender chicken thighs, creamy Gruyere cheese, and flavorful caramelized onions, it’s the one-pot meal you’ll want on repeat this season.
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French Onion Chicken

Close-up of a piece of cooked chicken topped with melted cheese and herbs, being lifted from a skillet with a spatula. — French Onion Chicken. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

French onion chicken makes a delicious midweek dinner paired with your favorite sides (which you can whip up as the onions caramelize!)
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Slow Cooker Chicken Curry

A bowl of rice and curry with vegetables and chicken, garnished with herbs. A spoon rests in the bowl, and fresh cilantro and naan are on the side. — Slow Cooker Chicken Curry. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Savor this delicious slow cooker chicken curry with this easy recipe. Every mouthful is brimming with incredible Indian flavors.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie

Bowl of chicken pot pie soup with mixed vegetables and a biscuit on top, placed on a white wooden surface beside parsley and a checkered cloth. — Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Make family dinners effortless with this tasty slow cooker chicken pot pie recipe. It's simple to make and perfect for those busy evenings.
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Thai Drunken Noodles

A fork lifting a portion of stir-fried noodles with vegetables and herbs from a bowl, garnished with chopped nuts. — Thai Drunken Noodles. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This quick, easy Thai drunken noodles recipe brings the flavors of Thailand to your dinner table. It's hearty, satisfying and so flavorful.
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One Pot Chicken Stew

A pot of creamy chicken stew with sliced potatoes, carrots, peas, and herbs on a light-colored tabletop with parsley and salt and pepper shakers nearby. — One Pot Chicken Stew. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This chicken stew is tasty, creamy and satisfying. It's the kind of hearty stew recipe that's perfect for warming you up on a chilly evening.
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Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

A pot of gumbo with sausage, chicken, and sliced vegetables. A wooden spoon rests inside the pot. Salt and pepper shakers, parsley, and bread rolls are visible in the background. — Chicken and Sausage Gumbo. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This chicken and sausage gumbo really delivers on flavor. It's a dish that cooks low and slow, until it's perfect. You will love this gumbo.
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