So… I decided on Chicken as the main theme for this round of recipes. Chicken tends to be the meat we use more often than any other, in our home. It is super easy to work with, and can be prepared in a multitude of ways. Chicken is a delicious meat that is always satisfying as a comfort type of food, and there are many different Quick & Easy Recipes for it!
The down side is that it can sometimes be a bit difficult to come up with new ways of spicing up a meal involving the same primary ingredient, time and again. Just the other day, I was craving chicken for dinner, but I didn’t know exactly How I wanted it. Of course, that prompted me to look up various chicken recipes for inspiration. I came up with so many mouth-watering videos and photos, my appetite went through the roof!
Here is a shortened list of favorites I wanted to take a moment to share. Not everyone has the time or patience to spend a few hours searching the great wide web for new recipes. Save yourself a bit of time and check out this variety I have put together for quick reference!
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The starred recipes take just a bit longer in total time, but well worth it! The other recipes that are not starred can all be prepared within 30 minutes – Ideal dinner options for the busy weeknights! There are a few recipes we have prepared some version of, in own home over the years. Others, we will be keeping handy for future dinner options to experiment with!
Oh, So Creamy…
1. Creamy Chicken Breast In Spinach Parmesan Sauce
This creamy chicken dish is an all time favorite in our house. It involves 5 ingredients I can never say no to…Spinach, Parmesan Cheese, Heavy Cream, and Sundried Tomatoes. It is absolutely delicious, satisfying, and takes 30 minutes or less to prepare. Serve with rice OR any kind of pasta, and you have a winner for any night of the week!
2. Skillet Chicken and Mushroom Wine Sauce
(**Total Time – 1 hr)
I’m a huge fan of any kind of creamy sauce, especially if it involves mushrooms. Funny, I hated mushrooms as a kid. Now, I will add them to any dish I think can benefit from the added mushroom flavor. The garlic and shallots add a subtle kick to the sauce, and the tangy dijon mustard adds just the right amount of contrast. This recipe definitely falls within the comfort food area. It takes a bit longer to prepare, but it is well worth the effort. Serve with mashed potatoes, a vegetable and enjoy!
This Creamy Chicken Casserole is perfect for any weeknight. It can be easily prepared within 30 minutes, start to finish. It involves all of the hearty ingredients you would think of when it comes to a satisfying winter casserole…Broccoli, Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream, Cream Of Mushroom. Serve over rice and the smiles appear on everyone’s face.
(Tip: You can pre cook the broccoli easier by steaming it in food steamer or in the microwave, as opposed to boiling water.
Simply add the broccoli to a microwave dish, add just enough water to cover the bottom of the dish, cover the dish and microwave on high in 3 minutes intervals until done. You don’t want to oversteam – just enough that the broccoli is still on the crisp side as the recipe instructions note.)
4. Marry Me Chicken (Chicken In A Sun Dried Tomato Cream Sauce)
(**Total Time – 45 minutes)
This Creamy Chicken Recipe is very similar to the above Creamy Chicken Breast in Spinach Parmesan Sauce. The only difference is that this recipe does not include spinach..it has basil instead. It also has less sundried tomatoes than the above recipe. Regardless, it is yet again, another version of a delicious chicken meal for any night of the week. Serve with rice or a pasta of your choice, and enjoy the best of comfort food, on a cold winter night!
Delicious Classics…
(**Total Time – 1 hr)
While Lemon Chicken is a popular dish on it’s own, this Lemon Chicken recipe takes the dish to a whole new level! Combine the tangy lemon flavor with the parmasan cheese and heavy cream, and your family will have a new favorite to request when dinner needs a little shake-up. Serve over rice or pasta, add a bit of garlic bread for flavor enhancement and enjoy a restaurant worthy meal without ever leaving the house!
- Side handles and fitted lid.
- Oven safe up to 500 degrees F.
- Even heat distribution and retention.
- 4.3 Quart.
6. Baked “Crack” Chicken Breasts
The 4 main ingredients in this dish, are cream cheese, bacon, cheddar cheese, and scallions. Need I say more? Add in a touch of garlic, bake in the oven for 20 minutes, and dinner is served! What’s even better is that this dish can be prepared in advance and just thrown into the oven when dinner time rolls around. Perfect easy weeknight dinner!
Any meat that is parmesan crusted, will always get my immediate attention. The panko and parmesan breading used in this recipe, keeps the chicken nice and moist all the way through. The garlic adds just a hint of extra flavor and the dish overall, is quick, simple, and easy to make. Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or even pasta for a yummy dinner any night of the week.
8. Easy Oven Baked Chicken Bites
This Chicken recipe is yet another favorite that requires very little effort…which is partly why it’s a favorite! It is stupid good and can be paired with virtually anything you can think of. Try it with rice, mashed potatoes, or even just a vegetable of sorts. It requires almost no cook time, and even less prep time. It makes for the perfect weeknight dinner and adds a bit of variety to the mix, at the same time.
Mmmm…my mouth is watering already! If you’re looking for a little more cajun in your life, look no further. This recipe can be prepared within 30 minutes, so it’s perfect for a busy weeknight. The main ingredients are cajun seasoning, garlic, tomatoes, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese. The cream and cheese are a subtle offset to the stronger cajun flavor and the sweetness of the tomatoes add just the right balance between the two. Ridiculous amount of flavor. Very satisfied bellies at the end.
A Little Something Different
10. 30 Minute Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Ah yes…finger food with a bit of pizazz! When you’re in the mood for an appetizer (tapas) style dinner, as opposed to a full family style dinner, this fajita recipe is here to save the day! With onion, 3 different types of pepper, and a load of different spices as the main ingredients, your taste buds will be happy in a way they haven’t been in a long time. This meal can be easily prepared within 30 minutes. Perfect as a quick weeknight dinner or even as an appetizer for your next party or game day.
11. Glazed Soy Sauce Brown Sugar Chicken Thighs
(**Total Time – 30-40 minutes)
This soy glazed chicken recipe is a perfect go – to when you’re in the mood for something a little different, but doesn’t take all night to prepare. The main ingredients are soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, vinegar, and garlic. All of the flavors blend together beautifully to create a tender, tangy meal with very little time or stress. Serve with rice, a vegetable and Done!
12. Famous Butter Chicken (aka, Ritz Cracker Chicken)
(**Total Time – 1 hr)
I personally love Ritz crackers, so this recipe is at the top of my favorites list, for that reason alone. The buttery flavor of the crackers accents the natural chicken flavor nicely. The chicken comes out tender and moist on the inside, while maintaining the perfect crisp on the outside. The prep time is only about 10 minutes and the bake time is 40-45 minutes. A mouth-watering change from the standard fried chicken recipes.
This creamy chicken and spinach recipe is yet another favorite in our home. Honestly, any chicken dish that involves spinach and cream, travels to the top of our list fairly quickly. This recipe calls for the chicken to be slightly breaded, which adds a nice crisp. The remaining ingredients of the sauce include garlic and chicken broth, adding that perfect, yet subtle contrast to the cream and spinach. The entire meal can be prepared within 30 minutes and served along side vegetables, rice or pasta for a complimentary finish.
Mmm…Glazed…
Mmm…The perfect asian inspired stir fry dish straight from your own kitchen. I love this recipe whenever I’m in the mood for a little shake up in the weekly dinner line up. Just to name a few, the main ingredients include soy sauce, garlic, bourbon, ginger, and brown sugar. This dish takes only about 30 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal recipe for any busy weeknight. Serve on top of rice and enjoy!
15. Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Marsala
Chicken Marsala is an all time favorite dish for many. The best part about this particular recipe is that it can all be prepare in your slow cooker! It requires only 10 minutes of prep time and the slow cooker does the rest. The main ingredients are garlic, mushrooms, marsala wine, and heavy cream. The dry spices add that little extra something to the overall flavor of this creamy dish…and a whole lot of smiles to the dinner table. Rich, satisfying meal any day of the week!
(**Total Time – 45-60 minutes)
Craving a sweeter sort of stir fry option, but without ordering take out? Try this yummy favorite right at home. It requires just a little more time, but the rewards make the time worthwhile. The tangy soy sauce and vinegar contrast the sweetness of the honey, perfectly. The extra love put into the crispy, yet tender chicken bites, takes the dish to the next level. Serve with rice and green onion to complete and enjoy!
17. Chicken Francese
This chicken recipe is always a good back up plan for a night when you are looking for something a bit different that requires little effort and clean up. The main ingredients include chicken broth, lemon juice, white wine, and heavy cream. All of the ingredients balance each other out to create a delicious creamy sauce, without being too thick. The lemon flavor is subtle, not overpowering…and the spices bring it all together with a nice touch. Serve with mashed potatoes, vegetables, rice, etc. to complete the meal.
- 15.6"L x 9.3"W x 3.1" H (including handle size).
- Holds 4.2 quarts.
- Safe for temperatures up to 500°F.
- Durable ceramic.
- High-quality, stain-resistant glaze.
- Space saving nesting design.
- Oven safe up to 500°F.
- 50% deeper than traditional casserole dishes at 3" deep.
- Dishwasher, freezer, microwave and oven safe.
- BPA-Free plastic lid.
An All Time Favorite…
18. Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup
(**Total Time – 30-40 minutes)
I may have mentioned in an earlier post (or three), just how much I have always loved the Chicken Gnocchi Soup from Olive Garden! The recipe is easy to follow and the flavor is spot on. A few of the ingredients include carrots, spinach, garlic, and potato gnocchi. It is a hearty soup that keeps you coming back for more every time, and it is the perfect dinner option for a cold winter night! Mmm.
This chicken caprese recipe is yet another welcome break from the norm. While I’m not exactly a huge fan of balsamic, the mozzarella cheese and other ingredients blend nicely to offset the strong balsamic flavor. The tomatoes and brown sugar add just the right amount of sweetness, and the dry ingredients balance it all. This is another meal that can be easily prepared within 30 minutes, making it a great option for a weeknight.
20. Easy Mozzarella Chicken With Tomato Sauce And Mushrooms
(**Total Time – 40 minutes)
In the mood for a bit of Italian? Check out this super quick and easy chicken mozzarella bake. When I say Easy, I do mean Easy. All you have to do is layer the ingredients into an oven safe dish and let the oven do the rest! It is a simple recipe, with only a handful of ingredients, but with all of the flavor you are looking for in a traditional italian meal. Perfect for any night of the week!
If you have been experiencing a lack of imagination with chicken dishes as I have been, hopefully this list will leave you a bit more inspired for the next meal!
Until Next Time…Happy Eating!
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