7 Most Delicious Chicken Dinners

These delicious chicken dinners transform ordinary weeknight cooking into something your family will actually get excited about. You’ll find everything from chimichurri chicken and lemon chicken pasta to comforting casseroles and hands-off slow cooker options.

Each recipe brings its own twist to make chicken feel anything but boring.

1. Chimichurri Chicken

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This flavorful herb sauce doubles as a marinade and a finishing drizzle. You can cook these on the grill to get a nice char or in a skillet for convenience, making it a good dish to make year-round.

Get the Recipe: Chimichurri Chicken

2. Lemon Chicken Pasta

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Chicken is paired with pasta in a bright garlic-lemon sauce that feels fancy but comes together in one skillet. The chicken broth creates a light sauce that clings perfectly to every strand, while fresh lemon zest adds that extra pop of brightness.

Get the Recipe: Lemon Chicken Pasta

3. Cracker Barrel Broccoli Cheddar Chicken

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This copycat Cracker Barrel cheddar broccoli chicken tastes like the real thing (if not better). You get all the restaurant comfort without leaving home or paying restaurant prices.

Get the Recipe: Cracker Barrel Broccoli Cheddar Chicken

4. Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry

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This stir fry keeps the vegetables crisp while the chicken stays tender, and the tasty sauce brings everything together in minutes. You get all those takeout flavors you love, but with complete control over what goes into your dinner.

Get the Recipe: Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry

5. Chicken Noodle Casserole

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Whisking up a simple cream sauce with seasonings gives this casserole a richer flavor than canned soup ever could. It turns the comfort of classic chicken noodle soup into a hearty baked dish that’s perfect for family dinners.

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6. Pesto Chicken

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Marinating first infuses flavor deep into the meat, then the same pesto becomes your finishing sauce. The cherry tomatoes and fresh basil add even more flavor.

Get the Recipe: Pesto Chicken

7. Crockpot Chicken Cordon Bleu

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The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting while you go about your day, and the stuffing topping soaks up flavors as it cooks. This easy recipe gives you all the classic taste of chicken cordon bleu without any of the fussy prep.

Get the Recipe: Crockpot Chicken Cordon Bleu