Top left chicken Alfredo in bowl, top right chicken drumsticks and lemon in casserole dish, bottom left chicken and rice on plate, bottom right chicken and rice in dish.

30 Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes For Busy Weeknights

Are you tired of the same old chicken dinner recipes? We’ve got you covered with these flavor-packed and delicious chicken dinners that are anything but basic.

From delicious dishes like chicken Alfredo and chicken pot pie to pizza chicken and lemon chicken drumsticks, you’ll love all these easy weeknight meals.

These chicken dinner ideas will rescue your busy weeknights and are family-friendly, too.

Chicken Alfredo

Chicken Alfredo  in a white bowl with tongs in the bowl.
Photo Credit: Amanda’s Cookin’

You can never go wrong with a classic like chicken Alfredo, especially when it has an amazing homemade sauce. The whole crew will want seconds; it’s so tasty.

Get the Recipe: Chicken Alfredo

One-Pan Lemon Chicken and Potatoes

Chicken drumsticks with lemon wedges in a white casserole dish.
Photo Credit: Haute & Healthy Living

Made with wholesome ingredients, this one-dish wonder features brightly flavored lemon drumsticks and deliciously seasoned roasted potatoes.

Get the Recipe: One-Pan Lemon Chicken and Potatoes

Stuffed Pizza Chicken

Chicken with cheese and pepperoni in sauce.
Photo Credit: On My Kid’s Plate

This stuffed pepperoni pizza chicken will win over everyone, even the pickiest eaters. It only takes 15 minutes to prep and can also be prepped the night before.

Get the Recipe: Stuffed Pizza Chicken

Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Wild rice soup in a white bowl with bread in the background.
Photo Credit: xoxoBella

This creamy and comforting soup is packed with wild rice, chicken, onion, and plenty of seasonings.

To save time, you can easily use rotisserie chicken in this recipe.

Get the Recipe: Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup

White Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken enchiladas in a white sauce served on a white plate and in a white casserole dish.
Photo Credit: I Heart Eating

These chicken enchiladas are smothered in a white sauce that is lick the plate good. This 30-minute recipe uses rotisserie chicken, which is a time-saving shortcut.

Get the Recipe: White Chicken Enchiladas

Garlic Chicken

Garlic chicken and white rice on a light colored plate on a wood background.
Photo Credit: Amanda’s Cookin’

This garlic chicken dinner is ready and on the table in only 30 minutes. This recipe has been shared over 90,000 times on social media and has glowing reviews, so you know it will be amazing.

Get the Recipe: Garlic Chicken

Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas

Chicken pita on white background, right image chicken and veggies on sheet pan.
Photo Credit: Haute & Healthy Living

This chicken pita recipe will be your new go-to dinner when you want something healthy and simple to make that doesn’t sacrifice flavor.

Pita bread is filled with marinated and roasted chicken and veggies, then topped with feta, olives, or other toppings of your choice.

Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas

Chicken and Rice Casserole

Chicken and Rice Casserole in a blue casserole dish (left), right chicken and rice casserole and green beans on a white plate.
Photo Credit: Dinner at the Zoo

Everything cooks in the same casserole dish, even the rice, making cleanup a breeze. This casserole is creamy, delicious, and full of tender chicken.

Get the Recipe: Chicken and Rice Casserole

Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken

Jerk chicken over rice on a grey plate.
Photo Credit: Whiskful Cooking

Eating on a budget doesn’t have to be bland; this inexpensive jerk chicken recipe is made with pineapple and spices. 

This four-ingredient slow cooker chicken is quite versatile, too; you can use it to make tacos or serve it with sides like rice and potatoes. 

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken

Blackened Chicken Tacos

Chicken tacos on a white plate.
Photo Credit: Blue’s Best Life

Blackened chicken tacos will become your new go-to weeknight meal. They’re topped with an amazing homemade corn salsa and cilantro crema.

Get the Recipe: Blackened Chicken Tacos

Crockpot Pulled BBQ Chicken

A hamburger bun filled with pulled BBQ chicken on a table / A slow cooker with pulled BBQ chicken with tongs in front of it.
Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

This is truly a set-it-and-forget-it recipe; dump all the ingredients in the crockpot and come home to a delicious dinner.

Serve the chicken with sides or use it to make sandwiches or tacos.

Get the Recipe: Crockpot Pulled BBQ Chicken

Chicken Crescent Roll-Ups

Chicken wrapped with crescent rolls and topped with gravy on a plate with peas.
Photo Credit: The Cookin’ Chicks

Tender shredded chicken, cream cheese, and herbs are rolled inside a crescent roll and topped with creamy gravy.

Get the Recipe: Chicken Crescent Roll-Ups

One-Pan Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Tuscan chicken and pasta in white skillet with white background.
Photo Credit: Barley & Sage

This Tuscan chicken orzo pasta comes together in 30 minutes, perfect for hectic nights. The sun-dried tomatoes and fresh herbs make this dish incredibly flavorful.

Get the Recipe: One-Pan Creamy Chicken Pasta

Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits

Left image is chicken pot pie topped with biscuits in a skillet. Right image is chicken pot pie with a biscuit on a white plate.
Photo Credit: Salt and Spoon

This recipe swaps the flaky crust for biscuits, a creative spin on a traditional pot pie. Let’s just say the crust won’t be missed when you taste this dish.

Get the Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Chicken fajitas on a cooking sheet with toppings in the background.
Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

Cleanup is a breeze with this one-pan chicken fajita recipe filled with seasoned bell peppers and onion in every bite.

Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Honey Soy Chicken

Honey soy chicken with garnish.
Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud

This honey soy chicken is made with just four simple ingredients (not including salt and pepper).

This recipe uses drumsticks, which are typically a cheaper cut of chicken than boneless skinless thighs or breasts.

Get the Recipe: Honey Soy Chicken

Crockpot Chicken Parmesan

A plate of slow cooker chicken parmesan on a counter.
Photo Credit: I Heart Eating

If you love chicken parmesan but don’t want the hassle of frying, using the slow cooker is the way to go. It’s topped with toasted breadcrumbs, so you’ll still get that nice crunch.

Get the Recipe: Crockpot Chicken Parmesan

Honey Dijon Chicken Foil Packets

Chicken foil packets
Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon

Chicken and veggies cook up in a homemade honey dijon sauce. The addition of the orange slices gives this dish a bright flavor.

You can bake them in the oven or throw them on the grill, so easy!

Get the Recipe: Honey Dijon Chicken Foil Packets

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Chicken enchilada casserole being served out of dish.
Photo Credit: Dinner at the Zoo

Craving enchiladas but don’t feel like taking the time to roll each one? Then you’re going to want to make this no-hassle enchilada casserole that only takes 10 minutes to prep.

This casserole consists of tortilla layers, chicken, tons of cheese, and sauce.

Get the Recipe: Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Cheez-It Crusted Chicken Tenders (Air Fryer)

Cheese-It Chicken Tenders  on a tray with dipping sauce.
Photo Credit: Happy Honey Kitchen

These chicken tenders will score big with both kids and adults. It’s breaded in Cheese-Its and ranch seasoning. Do we need to say more? 

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Cheez-It Crusted Chicken Tenders

Chicken Sausage and Pasta Skillet

Chicken Sausage Pasta in a Skillet with a white background.
Photo Credit: The Creative Bite

Ready in only 15 minutes, this mouthwatering dinner is made with chicken apple sausage, homemade parmesan cream sauce, penne, and more.

This recipe uses gluten-free pasta, but you can use any pasta you want.

Get the Recipe: Chicken Sausage and Pasta Skillet

Barbecue Chicken and Bacon Flatbread Pizza

Barbecue chicken pizza with bacon on a cutting board.
Photo Credit: xoxoBella

This dinner combines two comfort food favorites: barbecue chicken and pizza. It’s topped with bacon and onions, which go perfectly with the chicken.

Get the Recipe: Barbecue Chicken and Bacon Flatbread Pizza

One-Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta

Spoon scooping chicken parmesan pasta out of a pot.
Photo Credit: On My Kid’s Plate

This chicken parmesan pasta ticks off all the boxes for an easy dinner. It’s ready in 30 minutes, everything cooks in just one pot, and you can easily customize it to everyone’s tastes.

Get the Recipe: One-Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta

Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

A slow cooker with butter chicken with. spoon in it on a table.
Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

Forget takeout; this slow cooker butter chicken will become your new favorite meal. The creamy sauce is divine and is made with heavy cream, garam masala, tomato sauce, curry, and more.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

Sheet Pan Asian Chicken

Asian Chicken and veggies in sheet pan.
Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

This Asian-inspired dinner has all the components of stir fry but is baked in one sheet pan. The homemade soy and maple-based sauce is delicious.

Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Asian Chicken

Mexican Chicken Casserole

Mexican Casserole in a dish topped with cheese.
Photo Credit: Amanda’s Cookin’

This Mexican-inspired casserole is made with chicken, beans, cilantro, cheese, and more.

Get the Recipe: Mexican Chicken Casserole

Pineapple BBQ Chicken Foil Packets

Pineapple bbq chicken foil packets
Photo Credit: xoxoBella

These pineapple BBQ chicken foil packets can easily be cooked in the oven or on the grill. There are plenty of substitution and variation options to change them up if needed.

Get the Recipe: Pineapple BBQ Chicken Foil Packets

Bruschetta Chicken Skillet

Bruschetta chicken in a white skillet topped with tomatoes and balsamic.
Photo Credit: Blue’s Best Life

Forget time-consuming cleanup; this delicious bruschetta chicken is cooked in just one pan.

Get the Recipe: Bruschetta Chicken Skillet

Mediterranean Chicken

Mediterranean Chicken in a pan with rice, left image the chicken is on a plate with green beans.
Photo Credit: Dinner at the Zoo

Simple and delicious, this one-pot wonder is made with chicken thighs, orzo pasta, olives, chickpeas, and other ingredients.

Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Chicken

Instant Pot Salsa Chicken 

Salsa chicken in a white bowl with wood spoon.
Photo Credit: Get Inspired Everyday

This effortless salsa chicken has only three ingredients and is one of those recipes you’ll want to make repeatedly.

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Salsa Chicken

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