Need to get dinner on the table fast? Check out these delicious quick and easy chicken recipes! Everything from soups to sandwiches to tacos to skillet dinners. Yum!
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Even though I enjoy cooking and being in the kitchen, in this current stage of life where I’m juggling being a work at home, homeschooling mom of four kids, easy, quick recipes are must!
I have a handful of favorite quick recipes that I fall back on regularly- in fact, you’ve probably seen them frequently in my $225/mo. Menu Plans. But recently I bought a bunch of chicken in bulk and decided that I really should find some new quick and easy chicken recipes to try, since I’m going to have all that chicken to enjoy using!
We tend to eat more chicken than any other meat anyway, partly because we love chicken and partly because I typically can get it for way less than hamburger or sausage. And around here, I guess the budget ends up determining what goes on our menus a lot of the time! 🙂 So chicken tends to get consumed quite frequently.
As I was looking for quick and easy chicken recipes to add to my “to try” list, I was coming across so many delicious dishes! And when I find something that I love or something that I think might be helpful for someone else, I have a hard time not sharing it.
So I decided that I might as well just do a round-up of my favorite fast, simple chicken recipes and share them here with you all so that you can benefit too! Because really, who doesn’t love quick and easy recipes?
Easy Grill | No Cook Chicken Recipes
1. Strawberry Chicken Salad (15 min.) via The Recipe Critic
Don’t you just love a good salad? This one is full of so many good things and filling enough to count as your main dish too!
2. Greek Grilled Chicken and Hummus Wrap (25 min.) via Cooking Classy
A fun healthy option, this wrap combines hummus, chicken, feta cheese, vinaigrette, lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber for a winning, easy meal!
3. Taco Ranch Chicken (15 min.) via Plain Chicken
To be fair, this recipe requires that you marinate the chicken for 8 hours. But to me that doesn’t really count as prep time, so…. I included this yummy recipe in the collection!
4. Mediterranean Chicken Wraps (15 min.) via Mel’s Kitchen Cafe
Love Mediterranean flavors? This wrap has them all and it’s great for eating on the go too!
5. Chinese Chicken Salad with Sesame Dressing (20 min.) via Just a Taste
This colorful salad gets its crunch from almonds and chow mein noodles and is tossed in a simple homemade dressing.
6. Pesto Chicken Pull Apart Sliders (20 min.) via Bake Eat Repeat
A delicious combination of melty mozzarella cheese, shredded chicken, pesto and garlic on baked sandwiches. Yum!
7. Easy Chicken Flautas (20 min.) via Favorite Family Recipes
This simple recipe mixes salsa, chicken, cream cheese and cheese together in a tortilla for a fast and easy, kid-friendly meal!
8. Grilled Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken Skewers (25 min.) via The Recipe Critic
Chicken, peppers, fresh pineapple and red onions marinated in a homemade teriyaki sauce and then grilled to perfection!
9. Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken and Veggies Dinner (30 min.) via Mel’s Kitchen Cafe
Sheet pan dinners are always a favorite and this one is loaded with veggies and lots of flavor!
10. BBQ Chicken Tostadas (20 min.) via Cupcakes and Kale Chips
Simple, but sure to be a family favorite!
Quick Stove Top | Skillet Chicken Recipes
11. Creamy Parmesan One Pot Chicken and Rice (30 min.) via The Salty Marshmallow
Juicy chicken and rice cooked together in a buttery broth then mixed up with cream and Parmesan cheese make this a luscious one-pan dinner!
12. Easy Aloha Chicken Dinner (30 min.) via Living Well Mom
Pineapple, honey and soy sauce make this a fun twist on the classic chicken and rice combo.
13. Chicken Enchilada Pasta (30 min.) via Sweet and Savory Meals
Who can resist pasta and chicken oozing with cheese? Definitely not me!
14. Salsa Ranch Chicken Wraps (25 min.) via Thrifty Frugal Mom
Our whole family loves these flavorful wraps!
15. One Pot Basil Chicken Coconut Curry (30 min.) via Dinner Then Dessert
The mild curry flavor of this simple dish is paired with jalapenos for a surprising little flavor kick!
16. Southwest Chicken Skillet (30 min.) via Persnickety Plates
Big on flavor without a lot of effort, this chicken and rice skillet is sure to be a hit!
17. 15 Minute Creamy Balsamic Chicken (15 min.) via Lauren’s Latest
This delicious dish is tasty over pasta or just as is. And you could even make it healthier by using my homemade Easy Healthier Alfredo Sauce!
18. Quick and Easy Creamy Herb Chicken (30 min.) via Cafe Delites
Enjoy this tasty recipe over rice or pasta or enjoy it as is with a side of potatoes. Yum!
19. Curry Chicken and Rice Soup (30 min.) via Thrifty Frugal Mom
This simple soup is a fun, delicious twist on classic chicken and rice soup! Our family loves it!
20. Easy Chicken Fried Rice (20 min.) via Iowa Girl Eats
This favorite is a great way to use up leftover rice or veggies! So good.
21. Crispy Southwest Chicken Wraps (15 min.) via Mel’s Kitchen Cafe
Black beans, rice, chicken, cheese and seasonings all in a crispy tortilla? Yes, please!
22. Greek Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Tzatziki (30 min.) via Joyful Healthy Eats
This low-carb option is bursting with flavor thanks to seasoned chicken and lots of healthy toppings.
23. One Pot Wild Rice Soup (30 min.) via Veggie Balance
Simple ingredients and flavorful seasonings come together for a comforting gluten-free meal.
24. 12 Minute Chicken and Broccoli (12 min.) via Gimme Some Oven
Perfect served with rice, quinoa or noodles, this recipe is full of fresh flavor.
25. Shredded Chicken Tacos (30 min.) via Cake Whiz
There’s nothing like tacos, am I right? This basic recipe is perfect for taco nights!
26. The Simplest Stovetop Chicken and Rice (30 min.) via Scrummy Lane
This classic combo of chicken and rice is about as simple as it gets- but still very tasty too!
Quick and Easy Instant Pot Chicken Recipes
27. Instant Pot Orange Chicken (30 min.) via Sweet and Savory Meals
Make this take-out favorite easily at home! It’s not only healthier, but it will also save you money too- which is always a good thing. 😉
28. Instant Pot Whole Chicken (30 min.) via Gluten Free Pressure Cooker
Did you know that you can cook an entire chicken in the Instant Pot? It really doesn’t get easier than this!
29. Instant Pot Asian Chicken (30 min.) via The Lean Green Bean
This versatile recipe can be enjoyed as is, used to make tacos or served over rice. Any way you do it, it’s a tasty, easy, healthy dinner!
30. Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken (25 min.) via Nurse Loves Farmer
Serve this chicken with rice for a tasty, simple meal! And if didn’t plan ahead, you can even make this recipe using frozen chicken- the cooking time will be longer though.
31. Instant Pot Chicken and Dumpling (30 min.) via Southern Family Fun
Thanks to the convenience of canned refrigerated biscuits and the Instant Pot, you can enjoy classic comfort food with very little effort or time on your part!
32. Pressure Cooker Chicken, Black Bean & Rice Burrito Bowl (20 min.) via Cook Fast Eat Well
This one-bowl meal is super easy and quick to make but is loaded with flavor. It’s one of those recipes that pretty much anyone will love!
33. Instant Pot Chicken Caesar Sandwiches (30 min.) via Tornadough Alli
Yum! It’s like Caesar salad in a roll. And it’s made with just 5 ingredients (plus lettuce and rolls).
34. Instant Pot Cajun Chicken and Rice (30 min.) via Leelalicious
If you’re a fan of spicy foods, this recipe is for you! The added veggies can make it a complete meal, or to round it out a little more, serve it up with a side salad.
35. Instant Pot Chicken Cordon Blue Casserole (25 min.) via Adventures of a Nurse
All the rich flavors of chicken cordon blue in an easy Instant Pot dish? Yum! I’m a fan!
36. Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli and Rice (30 min) via I Don’t Have Time for That
I love all-in-one recipes like this! And this one is super easy and inexpensive too!
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Tammy says
If only I could try them all! Each looks insanely delicious…you’re making me so hungry right now!
ThriftyFrugalMom says
You could always try a new one each week, lol! 🙂
Nicole says
Oh man how to choose?! I think the 2 I am going to make first are the chicken coconut curry and the Hawaiian skewers!
Lydia @ Thrifty Frugal Mom says
Those sound like great choices, Nicole! Yum!
Kim says
I’m a huge fan of chicken for lunch and dinner and this gives me so many more recipe ideas! I’m excited to try the Crispy Southwest Chicken Wraps first!
Lydia @ Thrifty Frugal Mom says
Those wraps are so good, Kim! I know you’ll love them!
Dylan says
Great recipes. I need to try some of these asap!
ThriftyFrugalMom says
Thanks, Dylan!
Kristin says
I’m blown away by the variety in this list. Your site is AMAZING. Thank you for all your hard work and for being so willing to just openly share yourself so that families like ours can learn from the time you’ve put in. What a blessing you are.
ThriftyFrugalMom says
Aw, thank you so much, Kristin! You’re kind words and encouragement blessed me immensely. So grateful that you find what I share helpful! That’s my goal! 🙂
Ps. And so sorry for the slow reply! We just came through a big move and I got rather behind on things in the process.