Chicken is often a go-to protein because of its versatility. You can make just about anything with chicken, from Italian inspired pasta dishes to Tex-Mex classics like Enchiladas. Here is a collection of 10 Delicious Chicken Recipes that are easy, delicious and for every home cook. Psst, I recommend starting with the Chicken Enchiladas!
Since we started raising our own chickens for meat, we eat a lot more chicken that we use to. Which means I am always in the kitchen trying out new chicken dishes. While we have our favorites, our tried-and-true recipes, it is nice to find new favorites to add to my repertoire. A few of the recipes in this collection are recipes I have been making for years, and a few are ones that I have recently created and added to my cookbook.
From cozy and comforting dishes that you pop in the oven to simple wraps that are perfect for busy weeknights. This collection is sure to have something appealing to every member in your family. All of these recipes are easy to make, delicious and family friendly.
1. Smothered Chicken
What better way to start off this list than with a quick 35-minute chicken dish that is absolutely delicious! This Smothered Chicken is about to become your new favorite chicken recipe, it is that good! Flavorful, juicy chicken, pan seared and smothered in a delicious homemade pan sauce. You’ll never want to serve chicken without a sauce ever again. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, coming together in under 1 hour, and makes absolutely delicious leftovers!
2. Chicken Pot Pie
Comforting, cozy and a family favorite! Perfection in a dish. Chicken Pot Pie is one of my favorite dishes to make. Nothing beats the marriage between the creamy sauce and biscuits in this recipe. Yes, that’s right, biscuits. Traditional pot pie is made with a crust, while delicious, there is something about topping a pot pie with biscuits that is truly perfection! This is such a warm and comforting dish, perfect for cool fall and winter nights.
3. Southwest Chicken Wrap
Chicken wraps are always a quick go to for lunch, this Southwest Chicken Wrap recipe is one of my favorites. The combination or avocado, black beans and a beautifully seared chicken breast makes this chicken wrap absolutely delicious. The avocado dressing in this recipe adds a bit of brightness to the wrap. Plus is tastes amazing!
4. Chicken and Veggie Fried Rice
You can make your favorite take-out at home, but better! This Chicken and Veggie Fried Rice is one of my favorite dishes to make. This easy recipe has the best marinated chicken, white rice, and tender vegetables. This meal has everything you need in one dish. Better than take-out, and easily customizable.
5. Garlic Butter Chicken and Broccoli
Here is a 30-minute meal that combines the protein and vegetable in one dish. If you are looking for a quick, flavor dish the whole family will love, you found it. This Garlic Butter Chicken and Broccoli dish is my go-to dish when I am needing to make a quick lunch or dinner. It is super simple to make and cooks in just one pan. Which is always a bonus in my book.
It is so easy to gravitate towards convenience foods whenever we are tired or short on time. Having easy recipes like the ones I have collected for this post make it much easier to prepare a scratch made meal for your family. Some of these recipes can be made with leftovers or prepped ahead of time. Both of which save a lot of time. You’ll find one pot recipes to casserole style recipes, all of which are kid approved.
6. Chicken Enchiladas
Ridiculously easy to make and packed full of flavor. These Chicken Enchiladas are full of shredded chicken, cheese, sour cream and topped with the BEST red enchilada sauce. The homemade red enchilada sauce in this recipe is so good. I am not kidding; its rich and robust flavor is fantastic. You might want to make extra and freeze it for the next batch of enchiladas that you make. These enchiladas are so easy to make and can be easily customized with your favorite fillings and toppings.
7. Bruschetta Chicken
You will love how easy this next one is to make. Bruschetta Chicken is one of my favorite summertime meals to make. Pan seared chicken topped with fresh basil, tomatoes and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners and can be prepped ahead to make dinner go even faster.
8. Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
The best Chicken Parmesan Sandwich is easy to make right in your own kitchen. This ridiculously good sandwich is made with the tastiest garlic buttered Texas Toast. Paired with a delicious fried chicken cutlet and scratch made marinara sauce. So much flavor packed in an easy to make sandwich. All made in just 1 hour.
9. Italian Chicken Spaghetti
Italian Chicken Spaghetti is a twist on the classic cheesy chicken spaghetti casserole most are familiar with. This recipe has a red sauce, like what you would find in a traditional spaghetti dish. Super flavorful and simple to make. This may become your family’s new favorite casserole dish.
10. Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
Who doesn’t love chicken wings? Crispy, fried and packed full of flavor. With so many flavor options, Garlic Parmesan is always the most requested flavor in our house. They are so easy to make and only take a few staple ingredients. We do have a few tricks that we stand by to make super crispy, flavorful chicken wings, every time.
