We can probably all agree that chicken is one of the most versatile proteins to cook with. You can spice it up with a variety of spices, marinades and sauces and add it to any dish your heart desires for a tasty boost of lean protein.
I have over 100 chicken recipes on my site (aka something for everyone!), but I wanted to share a smaller collection of just really good ones chicken dinner recipes which I do over and over again. They are SO flavorful, unique, and great for weeknight meal prep.
You’ll find chicken meatballs, soups and chili, hearty sandwiches, one-skillet meals, and more. Grab a scroll and leave a comment with your favorites!
The best ways to cook chicken (+ marinades!)
I have 4 step-by-step guides to cooking perfectly juicy chicken breasts every time, plus tons of flavorful marinades to use in tons of different recipes:
Learn how to roast and cook a whole chicken
​One of my favorite ways to make a whole roast chicken with Tony and Tony is by using the spatchcock method first! Cooking a whole chicken can seem intimidating, but with this method, the whole chicken turns out to be evenly cooked every time. I also have a whole host of ways to use up leftover roast chicken!
The easiest ways to cut chicken
Finally, I have 4 super easy ways to cut up chicken breasts so you can use the meat in soups, salads, sandwiches, and more:
Recipes for chicken and meatballs
Pan-fried Pesto Orzo with Chicken Meatballs
Pan-fried Cilantro Chicken Meatballs in Mango Coconut Sauce
Jalapeño Leaf Pan Chicken Meatball Bowls with Pistachio
Herb Chicken Meatball Pie with Jalapeno Tzatziki
Cheddar Stuffed Buffalo Chicken
Pan-fried Ginger Chicken Meatballs with Peanut Sauce
Sweet and Spicy Sesame Chicken Meatball Bowls
Soups, stews and chili
Medicinal chicken and brown rice soup with ginger and coconut
Bright & Herby Lemongrass Chicken Green Curry
Slow Cooker White Wine Chicken Stew
Creamy Chicken Enchilada White Bean Soup
Delicious sandwiches
Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Sandwiches
Amazing chicken sandwiches made for slow cooking
Slow Cooker Gochujang Chicken Sandwiches
Noodles and pasta
Sweet and Spicy Spicy Chicken Noodles
Chicken lasagna with pesto and mushrooms
Amazing caramelized chicken pasta with onions and spinach
Burst cherry tomato basil chicken rigatoni
Roasted Butternut Squash Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Couscous
Classic comfort food
Best Crispy Roasted Chicken Bites
Dreamy chicken enchiladas with refried beans with homemade enchilada sauce
Blow Ya Mind Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Pie
Spicy Black Bean Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy Pumpkin Sauce
Hot Cornflake Fried Chicken and Honey Crunchy
Fragrant French fries and pan-fried dishes
Hot Chicken with Honey and Veggie Glow Bowls on a Pan
Whole roast chicken with potatoes, lemon, herbs and feta
Mom’s Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice
Sweet and Spicy Gochujang Chicken Bowls
One Pan Thai inspired coconut yellow curry chicken and rice
Chicken breast stuffed with goat cheese and spinach with caramelized onions + mushrooms
Moroccan-spiced pan-fried chicken with sweet potatoes and cauliflower
Sheet Pan Herby Lemon Garlic Chicken and Potatoes
Great pan-fried chicken with thyme and parmesan mushroom sauce
