These Chicken Dinners Will Make Weeknight Cooking a Breeze (and Your Family Will Love Them!)

Getting tired of making dinner every night of the week? I am! These easy and flavorful chicken dinners will become some of your favorites. They are easy to make in a flash with pantry staples and pack the flavor you and your family are looking for. Chicken dinners do not have to be boring. Let’s mix things up this week!

Grilled Lemon Thyme Chicken

Grilled chicken with lemon. — Grilled Lemon Thyme Chicken. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Grilling season won’t be complete without this Grilled Lemon Thyme Chicken is all you need to host a successful cookout. Marinating the chicken breast overnight in a lemon, olive oil, and thyme marinade makes them tender and flavorful.

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Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

This instant pot chicken tortilla soup is gluten-free and loaded with spicy flavors and tender shredded chicken. It’s a hearty, flavorful soup that’s packed with nutritious ingredients and can be ready in under 30 minutes! Plus, the leftovers taste great for the next day!

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Grilled Chicken Souvlaki

Grilled Chicken Souvlaki is always a favorite grilled chicken at my house. The marinade makes the most tender, moist and flavorful chicken. This chicken is gluten-free and easy to prepare.

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Campbell’s Chicken Curry

A bowl of chicken curry with rice and peas. — Campbell’s Chicken Curry. Photo Credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This foolproof Campbell’s Chicken Curry is the perfect easy weeknight meal your family will love. It’s loaded with tender chicken, vegetables and a flavorful broth made with curry, turmeric and Campbell’s® Cream of Chicken Soup.

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Sheet Pan Chicken With Butternut Squash

Roasted chicken and sweet potatoes on a baking sheet. — Sheet Pan Chicken And Brussel Sprouts. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This easy dinner with chicken thighs and butternut squash is a one-pan meal everyone will love. It’s easy to make in under 30 minutes and makes great leftovers.

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Instant Pot Chicken Stir Fry

Stir fry on a plate. — Instant Pot Chicken Stir Fry (Using Frozen Vegetables). Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Weeknight shortcuts are the best! Try this Instant Pot Chicken Stir Fry using frozen vegetables for a quick one-pot wonder dinner the whole family will love. That’s a one-pot wonder weeknight win with this instant pot recipe. Imagine a stir fry without the frying!

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Creamy Thai Chicken Ramen Bowl

chicken thai ramen — Creamy Thai Chicken Ramen Bowl. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This delicious Creamy Chicken Ramen is a hearty, comforting dish that’s perfect for those chilly evenings when you need a warm, satisfying meal. With its rich, creamy broth and the perfect blend of flavors, this dish is a must-try for all ramen lovers out there.

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Roasted Rosemary Lemon Chicken

Roasted chicken in a pan. — Easy Roasted Rosemary Lemon Chicken. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Roasted Rosemary Lemon Chicken is a moist and delicious weeknight dinner the whole family will love. Make two and have leftover chicken for the week. It’s easy, peasy and a huge hit with all.

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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Chicken and peppers on a white plate. — Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas. Photo Credit: Seasonal Cravings.

If you are looking for a quick, family-friendly dinner idea, I’ve got you covered. These Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are the easiest things ever and kids love them. Ready in under 30 minutes too!

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Thai Basil Chicken with Rice Noodles

This Thai Basil Chicken with Rice Noodles is a family weeknight pleaser and made in under 30 minutes. You can serve it over rice noodles, rice, or even pasta.

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Balsamic Chicken

This easy balsamic chicken is a quick and easy one-pan dinner that can be whipped up in under 20 minutes. The tomatoes and balsamic vinegar make a delicious, savory, and tangy sauce for a gluten-free, filling family dinner everyone will enjoy!

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Chinese Five Spice Chicken Bowl

This Chinese Five Spice Chicken Bowl is vibrant, flavorful, and packed with wholesome ingredients. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is the perfect easy weeknight meal.

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Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki

Asian chicken with broccoli and sesame seeds. — Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki. Photo Credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki thighs are the easiest weeknight recipe ever. The teriyaki sauce is easily made with only a few ingredients and gluten free. Quick and easy instant pot pressure cooker dinners are the best!

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Creamy Chicken and Corn Soup with Bacon

A flavorful bowl of chicken and corn soup, perfect for dinner. — Creamy Chicken and Corn Soup with Bacon. Photo Credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This Creamy Chicken and Corn Soup with Bacon is loaded with fresh vegetables and crisp bacon. Cooking the vegetables in a little bacon fat gives them extra pop. Make a big batch of this and freeze one for next week!

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Easy Chicken Drumsticks

These flavorful Easy Chicken Drumsticks with Lemon can be ready in 30 minutes and use pantry staples. Put this in your weeknight rotation to make the dinner rush easier.

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Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Thai chicken lettuce wraps on a plate with lime wedges. — Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps. Photo Credit: Seasonal Cravings.

These Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps are packed with flavor and nutrition. It’s an easy gluten-free meal made in under 30 minutes with mostly pantry staples and a few fresh ingredients like ground chicken and fresh basil. Top with your favorite Asian-inspired spices, and you have a healthy and delicious meal the whole family will love.

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Chicken Sausage Skewers with Vegetables

Grilled vegetable skewers on a wooden cutting board. — Chicken Sausage Skewers With Vegetables. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

These Chicken Sausage Skewers with Vegetables are so easy to make and perfect for your next grilling night. The sausage is packed with flavor and grilling the vegetables gives them all those flavor enhancing grill marks.

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Gluten Free Kung Pao Chicken

Kung pao chicken on a plate. — Gluten Free Kung Pao Chicken. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Bursting with flavor and beyond easy to make, this Gluten-Free Kung Pao Chicken is a healthier twist on your favorite take-out dish. The perfect combination of salty and sweet, this savory recipe is sure to become your new weeknight staple.

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Shoyu Chicken

Shoyu Chicken is marinated in a soy, brown sugar marinade with a little bit of spice from the cayenne pepper. It’s easy to whip up the marinade in the morning, head off to work and saute the chicken in under 30 minutes when you get home.

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Blood Orange Roast Chicken

Roast Chicken is always an easy weeknight choice and this Blood Orange Roast Chicken will not disappoint. This gluten free chicken is moist, tender and flavorful and can be used in a myriad of ways for weeknight leftovers.

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Five Spice Chicken Wings

A plate of chicken wings on a white plate. — Easy Five Spice Chicken Wings. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Easy Chinese Five Spice Chicken Wings are flavorful and spicy with a hint of cinnamon from the five spice powder. They are a nice change from the everyday buffalo flavor.

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Cauliflower Chicken Fried Rice

If you are trying to eat low carb, you’ll love this Chicken Fried Cauliflower Rice. It’s full of veggies and Asian flavor, plus low carb!

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Meal Prep Grilled Chicken Grain Bowls

Meal Prep Grilled Chicken Grain Bowls are a healthy and nutritious plan ahead meal for summer. Loaded with grilled vegetables and honey garlic marinated chicken, you will look forward to eating these all week.

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Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs

Grilled chicken on a plate with green onions. — Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs. Photo Credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Soy-Glazed Chicken Thighs have the juiciest and most tender meat under a wonderfully crispy chicken skin. This family favorite comfort food has only 4 basic ingredients, plus the chicken thighs, and can be customized to fit Whole30, paleo, or keto diet.

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Instant Pot Sesame Chicken

A white plate with sesame chicken, rice and chopsticks. — Instant Pot Sesame Chicken. Photo Credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Instant Pot Sesame Chicken is a delicious weeknight meal that the entire family will love. This hearty dish comes together quickly and has tender chicken covered in a sweet and savory sauce.

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Four Ingredient Moroccan Chicken

You are going to love this Quick Four Ingredient Moroccan Chicken. It’s super flavorful from all the Moroccan spices and a tad sweet with the addition of honey.

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Chicken Curry

Coconut Curry Chicken in a white bowl — Coconut Curry Chicken. Photo Credit: Karen Kelly.

This Chicken Curry is full of creamy curry flavor and loaded with red peppers and green beans. It’s easy to make on a weeknight and ready in under 30 minutes.

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Chicken Thai Basil with Zucchini Noodles

A bowl of chicken stir-fry with red and green bell peppers and basil leaves, served with chopsticks on the side. — Chicken Thai Basil With Zucchini Noodles. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Bring on the zoodles with this Chicken Thai Basil with Zucchini Noodles! It’s a savory, filling and super nutritious dinner that can be whipped up in under 30 minutes. Full of red peppers, sugar snap peas, stir fried chicken and a savory sauce over zucchini noodles..

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Chicken Pho

Chicken Pho is a Vietnamese dish that starts with a broth that is rich in flavors like lime, ginger, and anise. It is loaded with sliced meat and rice noodles and topped with Thai basil and cilantro. You might even hear some serious slurping going on at your dinner table.

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Spicy Blood Orange Chicken

Blood orange chicken on a tray. — Spicy Blood Orange Chicken. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Spicy and sweet this juicy Blood Orange Chicken is loaded with flavor. It’s roasted in the oven with potatoes, onions, and fresh blood oranges. It’s a sheet pan, one-pan dinner!

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Easy Roast Chicken

Easy roast chicken is a must for your healthy weekly rotation. It is so versatile and can provide numerous leftover options for the rest of the week. This recipe can be adapted in a myriad of ways – stuff the bird with limes, oranges or herbs. Rub butter on the outside instead of olive oil. Butter makes the skin crispy and equally delicious.

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Skillet Cranberry Leek Chicken

Cranberry leek chicken in a pan. — Skillet Cranberry Leek Chicken. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This Skillet Cranberry Leek Chicken is a fun and festive holiday dinner. The tart and sweet sauce makes the perfect pairing with simply sauteed chicken breasts.

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Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry with Chicken

Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry with Chicken is a nutritious, low carb, gluten free dinner that’s ready in less than 30 minutes. Take spiralized zucchini noodles, onions, and peppers and toss them with a delicious stir fry sauce and toasted sesame seeds.

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Chicken Taco Spaghetti Squash

Cheesy squash boats on a white plate. — Chicken Taco Spaghetti Squash. Photo Credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Watching your carbs? If so, you’ll love this Chicken Taco Spaghetti Squash with only four ingredients.

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Instant Pot Chicken Soup

A comforting bowl of chicken noodle soup featuring tender noodles and savory carrots. — Instant Pot Chicken Soup. Photo Credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Your family will love this Instant Pot Chicken Soup. This easy pressure cooker recipe is simple to make with pantry staples, so it can be thrown together any night of the week.

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Instant Pot Orange Chicken

A white bowl with chicken, green beans and rice. — Instant Pot Orange Chicken. Photo Credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Sweet and tender Instant Pot Orange Chicken is ready for a weeknight dinner is less than 30 minutes. The whole family will love the flavorful sauce and you’ll love how easy it is to make.

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Chicken Parmesan with Pepperoni

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This family-friendly Chicken Parmesan with Pepperoni is super satisfying on those cold winter nights by the fire. Make extra because the leftovers are delicious.

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Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These Chicken Lettuce Wraps are 100% addictive. I couldn’t get enough of the creamy peanut butter dipping sauce and the mildly spicy chicken. This a healthy, gluten free recipe that your family will love.

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Roasted Clementine Five Spice Chicken

This Roasted Clementine Five Spice Chicken is easy to prepare and can be on the table in less than 30 minutes. The Chinese five-spice powder makes this chicken so flavorful, your whole family will love it.

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Pineapple Grilled Chicken Skewers

Time to dust off those grills and get outdoors. Try these Pineapple Grilled Chicken Skewers for a healthy, gluten-free dish at your next cookout. The marinade has only 4 ingredients.

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Thai Chicken Salad

Thai salad in a bowl. — Thai Chicken Salad {Gluten Free}. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Light, crunchy and packed with Thai flavors, this Thai Chicken Salad is great for make-ahead lunches. The Thai peanut dressing is lightened up with powdered peanut butter but is still full of flavor.

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Sheet Pan Chicken Stir Fry

This Sheet Pan Chicken Stir Fry is a quick and easy weeknight dinner your family will love. Making it in a sheet pan makes it a hands off, no stir, stir fry!

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Ginger Honey Glazed Chicken

You won’t believe how easy this Ginger Honey Glazed Chicken is! Tender, juicy and flavorful chicken made with only three ingredients.

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Instant Pot Chicken Curry

A bowl of chicken curry with rice and lime wedges. — Instant Pot Chicken Curry. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Easy Instant Pot Chicken Curry will warm your bones on a cool winter night. It’s quick and easy to make in the Instant Pot and it’s made will pantry staples.

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Slow Cooker Chicken with Olives and Peppers

Chicken with chickpeas and tomatoes in a bowl. — Slow Cooker Chicken with Olives and Peppers. Photo Credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Slow Cooker Chicken with Olives and Peppers is a set it and forget it weeknight dinner the whole family will love. The chicken gets so tender and the sauce is full of salty flavor from the olives.

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Chicken Gyro Bowl with Rice

Chicken gyro in a bowl. — Chicken Gyro Bowl With Rice. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This Chicken Gyro Bowl with Rice is packed with so much wholesome goodness, and it’s great for dinner, meal prep, or lunches. Using Quinoa & Brown Rice with Garlic makes it super fast.

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Sheet Pan Chicken and Brussel Sprouts

Chicken and brussel sprouts on a tray. — Sheet Pan Chicken And Brussel Sprouts. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

I know you are all super busy so I have a quick and easy dinner for you! This Sheet Pan Chicken and Brussel Sprouts is a no-brainer winner of a chicken dinner that will please even the pickiest eaters in your house.

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Skillet Chicken with Feta, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Olives

A pan with chicken and olives in it. — Skillet Chicken With Feta, Sun-Dried Tomatoes And Olives. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This Skillet Chicken with Feta, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Olives is a quick and easy way to spice up your weeknight chicken. Topping the sautéed chicken with sun-dried tomatoes, feta and olives adds so much flavor.

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Sheet Pan Chicken With Turmeric

Roasted chicken with carrots and potatoes on a baking sheet. — Sheet Pan Chicken With Turmeric. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Sheet Pan Chicken with Turmeric is so easy to make on a weeknight. The turmeric adds wonderful flavor and the chicken is tender and moist.

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Mediterranean Skillet Chicken with Greens

Skillet with greens in a pan. — Mediterranean Skillet Chicken With Greens. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Try this hearty, healthy Mediterranean Skillet Chicken with Greens. It’s packed with nutritious vegetables and sprinkled with spices to liven it up a bit. It’s a filling meal that can be prepped on Sunday and eaten all week!

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White Chicken Chili with Sweet Potatoes

This White Chicken Chili with Sweet Potatoes is spicy, filling and gluten free. It’s the perfect cold weather meal. This White Chicken Chili with Sweet Potatoes is the perfect combo of sweet and spicy.

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Sheet Pan Jerk Chicken with Pineapple

Chicken breasts and vegetables on a baking sheet. — Sheet Pan Jerk Chicken With Pineapple. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This Sheet Pan Jerk Chicken with Pineapple is full of spicy and sweet flavor that your family will love. It’s quick and easy to prepare in one pan and full of good for you vegetables.

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