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Make weeknights or dinner parties deliciously simple with these 5-star, easy chicken dinner recipes… proof that easy can still be elegant!
Chicken is not only a weeknight staple at our house, it's also one of our favorite choices for entertaining. But it's easy to fall into a rut, making the same recipes again and again. We're here to help you shake things up! Whether you're cooking for family on a busy evening or setting the table for friends, these easy chicken dinner recipes prove that simple ingredients and a few smart touches can create something truly memorable.
From flavorful skillet meals to oven-roasted favorites, each of these recipes has earned glowing 5-star reviews from our readers; the best kind of endorsement, for sure! They're easy enough for everyday dinners yet elegant enough for entertaining, perfect examples of our favorite kind of cooking: where delicious meets easy, elegant, and approachable.
You'll find recipes here featuring chicken breasts, thighs, and even ground chicken, so there's something for whatever you have hanging out in the freezer. Go ahead and add a few to your menu plan this week...your family and friends will thank you!
So, are you ready to mix up your chicken routine? Here you go:
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What a delicious recipe ~ both the meatballs and the sauce are fantastic!!
Darlene
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Special request: please add spaces for 5 *additional* stars for this recipe. These meatballs deserve at least 10 stars. My daughter's family, even the youngest of the two girls, loved them. I overheard her tell her comment to her sister, "I totally freaked, like literally!" My daughter was actually cross with me for not having made a double recipe. By the way, on a whim, I added ¼ tsp. of ground star anise to the meatball mixture - really excellent. Thank you so much!
John
Weeknight or Dinner Party Chicken Marsala
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I have tried many recipes for Chicken Marsala, and this is by far the best! I served it with rice, and it was delicious. I will try pasta next time.
Vicki
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So wonderful!! Thank you Chris!! 🙂 I love your blog! Thank you for all your hard work!!
Meghan
Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken
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If I could give this recipe ten stars, I would! It's simply brilliant. I've made it twice in the past few weeks, sharing with family and friends. My crazy-picky brother-in-law basically licked his plate clean! Thanks so much for sharing this with us!
Jacquelyn
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This is a fabulous recipe! Not only was it very easy, but everything cooked evenly and the depth of flavors was outstanding. Only changes I made were substituting capers for the olives and using closer to 3 lbs of chicken. Thank you Cafe Sucre Farine for your consistent excellence in all you do!
Sandy
Oven-Roasted Greek Chicken Meatballs
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Another wonderful recipe Chris. Just took these out of the oven, my house smells divine! I didn't change a thing and can't wait to make them again😋. Thanks!
Amanda
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Thank you for yet another wonderful recipe. I followed your directions without any changes or substitutions and served them as shown in the picture. So delicious!
Suzi
Skillet Lemon Rosemary Chicken and Farro
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Thank you so much for sharing this incredible recipe!! It should truly be viral - it is so extremely delicious and your directions were so clear and easy to follow. My boyfriend said it was one of the best meals he has ever eaten! Every single bite was so good I did not want to end! I have already shared with my family and plan on remaking many times myself in the future. Thank you thank you thank you!!
Suzanne
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This recipe is so simple and amazing! My entire (very picky) family loved it. In particular, the seasoning on the chicken was perfect.
Kelly
Make dinner feel like an occasion!
It's amazing how a simple chicken dinner can bring people together. These 5-star favorites have become staples in our kitchen, and we hope they'll earn a place in yours too. If you try one, we'd love to hear about it in the comments below!
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I love that I could Pin the whole post in one fell swoop. Thank you so much for your delicious recipes
So glad you are enjoying the site, Diane!