21 Easy chicken dinner recipes for weeknight family meals

Chicken Fricassee is a classic French stew that is full of flavor! This chicken fricassee recipe is a one-pan meal made using everyday pantry staples.

These chicken tinga quesadillas use store-bought shortcuts to cut down the cooking process. The chicken is packed with flavour, with all the comforting cheesiness you know and love from a quesadilla.

This Chicken and Spiced Plum Casserole is the ultimate weeknight dinner, blending the rich flavors of seasonal plums with tender chicken.

This creamy chicken is family-friendly, and definitely a crowd-pleaser! All you need to make this wonderful dish is just a few ingredients and half an hour from your time.

Slow Cooker Japanese Chicken Curry combines tender chicken, potatoes, carrots, and onion with the warm, savory spices of Japanese curry, all made in your slow cooker for an effortless meal!

This easy sheet pan garlic chicken and broccoli is a quickly prepared throw-together meal that is absolutely delicious. 

The most delicious, creamiest chicken penne pasta recipe with tomatoes cooks in under 30 minutes in one pot! 

This Crockpot Chicken Alfredo was creamy, cheesy, and delicious! It’s truly a dump and go – aside from the last 30 minutes when you need to add in the pasta and cheese! 

Looking to take your chicken tacos to a new level? You are going to love this simple Chicken Tinga recipe. 

You don’t need to get a single frying pan dirty to make these air fryer mild chicken fajitas for kids - everything fries right in the basket.

This Easy Chicken Shawarma Wrap Recipe with Creamy Garlic Sauce is gonna be your new love. Tender, well-marinated, succulent chicken mixed with creamy garlic sauce wrapped in soft pita bread to bring it all together just for YOU. This is such a wondrous exotic Middle Eastern dish!

These zesty baked Italian chicken wings are baked until golden brown with a delightful crunch and flavor that's perfect for any gathering. Coated in a garlicky Italian dressing with fresh herbs, these wings come together quickly and make an ideal choice for game day, family dinners, or an easy weeknight meal.

This juicy and nutritious chicken recipe is easy, tasty, and such a crowd-pleaser! 

This juicy air fryer barbecue chicken is easier and faster than grilling—no dry chicken here! 

These air fryer chicken kabobs include juicy chicken chunks and fresh veggies topped with the best bbq chicken rub and your favorite bbq sauce. 

This easy Enchilada Skillet brings bold flavor and comforting layers to your dinner table with zero fuss. It’s a crowd-pleasing, cheesy dish you’ll want to make on repeat.

Crock Pot Chicken and Black Bean Enchilada Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, protein-rich black beans, and layers of gooey cheese with a zesty enchilada sauce.

This easy chicken tortilla soup has been a staple in my kitchen for over 20 years, and I’m still not tired of it! It’s one of those recipes I turn to when I need something flavorful, simple, and EASY. 

This Panera Greek Salad is an easy to make, homemade version of Panera Bread’s delicious Greek Chicken Salad. Topped with Panera’s Greek Dressing, this is a salad recipe you’ll want to make again and again.

If you like lemony, herby homemade meals that is quick and easy to put together, this Air Fryer Greek Chicken and Potatoes is a great one to try. It’s made with simple pantry spices, fresh lemon, and tender chicken thighs, all cooked alongside golden potatoes for a one-basket meal.