These are the 21 chicken recipes my readers come back to again and again.
You'll find plenty of Tex-Mex-inspired meals, along with a good mix of quick weeknight options and a few worth-the-effort favorites.
Whether you're craving something comforting, full of flavor, or a little different, there's a recipe here for every mood.
Easy Baked Chicken Chimichangas
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Absolutely delicious!! Will definitely be making again on a regular basis. My husband loved it" - RamaTime: 45 Minutes - 15 minutes to prep and 25 minutes to bakeIngredients: Shredded chicken, tortillas, refried beans, cheese, salsa, jalapenos, green onions, butter, chili powder, and coriander.
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Easy Chicken Breast for Salads
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Excellent recipe for chicken in salad. My husband who is very fussy about the ways his food is prepared said "this was the best chicken he had ever eaten and I can cook it this way all the time." It was truly easy to prepare." - Dianne PTime: 15 minutesIngredients: Thinly sliced chicken breast, olive oil, spices.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Loved this recipe! It was super easy and extremely tasty! Hubby and son didn't even add their usual hot sauce! There was nothing left!!" - Heather Time: 15 minutes to prep, 4 hours to cookIngredients: chicken breast, taco seasoning, salsa, cilantro, lime, tortillas, cheese
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Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad (Sassy Scotty Copycat)
Time: 15 minutesIngredients: shredded chicken, mayo or greek yogurt, ranch seasoning, bacon, cheddar cheese, celery, green onion
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Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Quick and easy to make The flavor of the spices on the chicken were amazing. Topped with queso fresca. Plan to use this recipe as a base for fajitas as well. Very tasty!!" - Debbie Time: 40 minutesIngredients: chicken tenderloins, bell peppers, onion, olive oil, chicken fajita seasoning, rice, lime, cilantro, lettuce, sour cream, avocado
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Perfectly Seasoned Baked Thin Chicken Breast
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Sometimes take-out or fast food just doesn't cut it after a long day- this is a quick & easy solution" - Teresa Time: 20 minutesIngredients: thinly sliced chicken breast, olive oil, seasoning
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Loaded BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza
Time: 40 Minutes in total - about 15 minutes to prep the ingredients, 10 minutes to cook the chicken, and 15 minutes to assemble and bake the flatbreads.Ingredients: chicken breast, oil, seasoning, BBQ sauce, mozzarella, red onion, bell pepper, and cilantro.
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Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
Time: 45 minutesIngredients: shredded chicken, corn tortillas, cheese, green onion, broth, green onion, green chilies, flour, green onion. seasoning, butter
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Southwest Baked Chicken Tenderloins
Time: 20 minutesIngredients: chicken tenderloins, olive oil, lime, salt, seasoning
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The Best Chipotle Chicken Wrap
Time: 35 minutesIngredients: shredded chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce, chipotle sauce, wraps, avocado, cilantro
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Shredded Chicken Quesadillas
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This is a fantastic recipe. My husband gave it 5 stars.. The only change I made was to use butter spray instead of oil to brown the tortillas. We'll be making it again. Often. Also planning. to make filling and freeze for quick meals in future." - JoTime: 45 minutesIngredients: shredded chicken, cheese, tortillas, bell peppers, onion, olive oil, spices
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Lemon Pepper Chicken Bites
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This lemon chicken is AMAZING!!! So easy to cook and you probably have all of the ingredients already in your kitchen. I eat my mine with rice and veggies and it is literally PERFECT!!! 100% recommend this recipe." - Madison BTime: 25 minutesIngredients: chicken breast, flour, oil, butter, garlic, pepper, lemon, parsley
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Poblano Chicken
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "...This is a very DELICIOUS recipe. It's well written. The timing of activities works out perfectly if the recipe is followed, and it's easy! The sauce is perfect--a bit tangy, but warm and delicious on the chicken..." - Judy DTime: 50 minutesIngredients: chicken breast, poblano chilies, broth, cream, onion, jalapenos, butter, garlic, flour, rice, seasoning
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Easy Baked Crispy Chicken Tacos
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Made for my family and were a huge hit! I'll have to double batch next time - the kids want to take them for lunch! Thank you" - Allison STime: 30 MinutesIngredients- shredded chicken, tortillas, cheese, salsa, olive oil, and a few spices.
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Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies
Time: 50 minutesIngredients: chicken breast, bell pepper, squash, zucchini, broccoli, onion, seasoning, olive oil
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Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I added a block of cream cheese when I added the other cheeses and it made it super creamy. we will definitely be cooking this again." - Brooke RTime: 6 ½ hoursIngredients: chicken breast, broth, heavy cream, cheese, crushed tomatoes, black beans, corn, onion, jalapenos, garlic, Ro-Tel, seasoning, corn starch, tortillas, oil
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Chicken Caesar Wrap Recipe
Time: 35 minutes for diced chicken (if you're not using rotisserie chicken), 10 minutes for homemade Caesar dressing, and 10 minutes to assemble.Ingredients: Cooked chicken, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan, croutons, large tortillas, homemade or store-bought Caesar dressing
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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Time: About 35 minutes total (20 minutes to prep and 15-20 minutes to cook).Ingredients: Chicken, peppers, onion, spices, limes, cilantro, and tortillas.
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Chili Lime Chicken Thighs
Time: Ready in about 25 minutes.Ingredients: Simple pantry staples — chicken thighs, spices, honey, lime, olive oil, and cilantro.
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Saucy Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Time: 1 hourOnly 6 Ingredients (if you use store bought enchilada sauce): Chicken, Cheese, Canned Green Chili Peppers, Black Beans, Corn Tortillas, and Enchilada Sauce.
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Easy Creamy Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie
Time: 15 minutes of prep, 5-6 hours in the slow cooker, and biscuits that bake in no time.Ingredients: Chicken breast, a few vegetables, broth, flour, milk, spices, and canned biscuits.
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