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June 27, 2024

20 Flavor Packed Chicken Dinner Recipes That Are Easy To Make

Hey there!  Are you looking for the best chicken dinner recipes that your family will love?

Great, you’re in the right spot.

These are all 5 star reviewed chicken dinner recipes that won’t take a ton of time to prepare.

Below you’ll find main dish chicken and rice recipes, chicken pastas, and many main dish chickens with a variety of flavor combinations.

You can sub some of the starchy rice and pasta sides for healthy fresh salads to create a lower carb heathy chicken dinner option as well.

The great news is, you won’t have to skimp on flavor! 😉

For full recipe details, follow the source links directly below the images.

Let’s get to it!

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#1) Oven Baked Chicken & Rice Dinner Recipe

chicken dinner recipe

Source: ETasty Recipes

This baked chicken and rice recipe is one of the mostly highly reviewed chicken recipes on Pinterest.

A quick sear on the chicken helps caramelize and lock in flavor which pairs perfectly with seasoned herb rice.

#2) Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

chicken recipe

Source: Kitchen Sanctuary

This is the crunchy, slightly sweet with a little heat chicken you have been craving.

Forget the drive through, these quick asian inspired chicken bites cook up in a flash and sit perfectly on steamed rice.

#3) Black Pepper Chicken Dinner Recipe

chicken dinner recipe

Source: Omnivores Cookbook

Bold black pepper and seared onions and bell peppers bring this chicken stir fry to life.

A healthy chicken breast option that adds incredible bold flavor and makes the perfect low carb dinner when paired with cauliflower rice.

#4) Mouthwatering Garlic Parm Chicken Scampi

chicken scampi

Source: Simply Called Food

Everyone thinks of shrimp scampi, but this chicken scampi gives it a run for it’s money.

Tender chicken cutlets are seared in a butter sauce, that is out of this world with cheesy garlic parmesan rice. 

#5) Crunchy Baked Ranch Chicken Dinner Recipe

Chicken Dinner Recipe

Source: Chef Jar

Your kids will be begging you to make these crunch ranch coated chicken breasts.

Simple ranch seasoning with breadcrumbs, it pairs perfectly with any vegetable side dish.

#6) Tangy Greek Lemon Chicken

lemon

Source: Downshiftology

Tangy and tender, these moist chicken thighs have a bright fresh flavor perfect for a Mediterranean chicken dinner.

They bake in a lemon sauce with very little effort required.

#7) Creamy Ranch Chicken Recipe For Dinner

ranch chicken recipe

Source: The Cozy Cook

This flavor packed ranch cream sauce makes the perfect salty gravy for this quick pan seared chicken recipe.

Add a veggie or a salad and you’re on you way to dinner!

#8) Herbed Garlic Parm Chicken Bake

Source: Eating Well 101

Fresh herbs, garlic and parmesan are slathered on these thin sliced chicken breasts for the most incredible flavor.

This chicken pairs with anything and everyting.  

#9) Lemon & Caper Chicken Picatta

chicken piccata recipe for dinner

Source: Salt & Lavender

The zing of salty capers and tart lemon is a flavor combination that has a reputation.

This fast pan seared chicken picatta combines the best of both worlds.

#10) Garlic Butter Chicken Dinner Recipe

Source: Averie Cooks

Garlic, butter, and browned seasoned chicken – it doesn’t get much better than this.

When it comes to these simple chicken breast recipes, the cooking techniques matter!

Searing the chicken in a super hot pan adds that dark and flavorful crunchy edge coating.

#11) Rich & Comforting Cream Cheese Chicken

cream cheese chicken recipe

Source: Salt & Lavender

If you are craving a rich and creamy chicken dish, look no further.

This incredible cream cheese chicken has the smoothest sauce that is full of flavor.

Pair with pasta for an incredible meal, or asparagus for a lower carb option.

#12) Thai Curry Chicken Strips With Peanut Sauce

chicken dinner recipe

Source: The Unlikely Hostess

These chicken breast strips have the most incredible flavor of red thai curry.

When dipped in the peanut sauce and served alongside vinegar cucumbers and scallions everyone will be begging you to make these.

#13) Melt In Your Mouth Baked Chicken Dinner Recipe

chicken dinner recipe

Source: The Shortcut Kitchen

These tender baked chicken breasts are seasoned with mayo, parmesan and garlic for incredible softness and flavor.

They have over 500 five star reviews ~ definitely worth a try! 

#14) Hawaiian Baked Huli Huli Chicken Recipe

Source: Cooktop Cove

Looking for a little Hawaiian chicken flavor inspiration?

You will love these tender baked chicken thighs with a tangy homemade teriyaki sauce and fresh pineapple.

#15) Creamy Garlic Chicken With Pan Gravy

Source: The Cozy Cook

A classic never dies with this mashed potato and gravy chicken dinner recipe.

Subtle garlic flavor and seared perfection make this filling chicken dinner a family favorite.

#16) Marry Me Chicken Penne Pasta Dinner Recipe

chicken dinner recipe

Source: The Recipe Critic

This chicken pasta is full of sun dried tomatoes and tuscan flavors.

Basil spinach, and chicken breasts bites tossed with penne in an irresistible cream sauce, yum!

#17) Easy Caprese Chicken With Pesto Noodles

Source: The Unlikely Hostess

This bright and fresh balsamic chicken has fresh mozzerella and balsamic reduction that combines the best flavors.

Pair it with your favorite pasta tossed in a fresh pesto sauce for an incredible chicken dinner recipe.

#18) Creamy Lemon Chicken Spaghetti Recipe

chicken pasta

Source: The Cozy Cook

If you tire of plain old spaghetti, you will love this fresh and bight lemon chicken spaghetti recipe.

It’s full of parmesan in a lemon cream sauce you can twirl and twirl with hearty chicken bites throughout.

#19) Crispy Parmesan Chicken Pasta With Spicy Tomato Cream Sauce

chicken dinner recipe

Source: The Unlikely Hostess

If you love chicken parm, you will love this quick cooking version that comes together in one pan!

Crunchy coated chicken is seared golden brown and sliced on top of a fresh tomato cream sauce.

#20) Tuscan Chicken Fettuccini Dinner Recipe

chicken recipe for dinner

Source: Salt & Lavender

Another show stopping chicken pasta recipe, this one is bursting with flavor and fresh ingredients.

Wilted spinach, sun dried tomatoes, and long fettucini noodles combine perfectly around seasoned and seared chicken.

Cheers To Chicken Dinners

I hope you found some recipes that you are excited to try!

I know it can be hard to choose, so use the image hover button to put a pin in your favorites to reference later.

Thanks for reading, cheers for now!

<3 Ang

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