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10 Ingredients or Less
1. Crispy Shredded Chicken Tacos
Crispy Shredded Chicken Tacos are an easy win. They only take 30 minutes to make and are the perfect taco-nacho-quesadilla combo tha tpairs perfectly with any dipping sauce.
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2. Pizza Chicken
This Pizza Stuffed Chicken is perfect for pizza night and can be made in minutes! It's gluten-free and low carb.
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3. Huli Huli Chicken
This Huli Huli Chicken recipe is tender, healthy, and incredibly delicious. You can now easily make this flavorful dish at home.
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4. Lemon Pepper Chicken Bites
I love making these Lemon Pepper Chicken Bites when I’m in need of an easy healthy dinner.
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5. Crusted Chicken Romano
Romano Crusted Chicken is basically a juicy chicken cutlet with a crispy cheese crust. Pair it with pasta, a salad, or garlicky mashed potatoes for a truly tasty dinner.
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30 Minutes or Less
6. Easy Chicken Breast for Salads
This easy seasoned chicken is perfect for salads. It takes 15 minutes, is the perfect portion size, andis juicy and full of flavor.
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7. Chicken Piccata Milanese
This Italian classic features crispy chicken breasts with a Milanese sauce, sure to impress your loved ones.
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8. Buffalo Chicken Bites
Need a 30-minute healthy dinner? The Healthy Buffalo Chicken Bites are what you need. Everything comes together in one pan and tastes just like your favorite game-day appetizer.
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9. Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry
Quick and easy Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry ready in 30 minutes. Healthier than takeout.
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10. Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad
Inspired by Chicken Salad Chick’s Sassy Scotty, this Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad is a quick and easy lunch. I love to eat it with crackers and a side of fruit for a light and tasty weekday lunch.
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11. Black Pepper Chicken
A quick recipe for delicious black pepper chicken with tender chicken, crisp veggies, and rich savory sauce.
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Slow Cooker
12. Pulled Chicken Tacos
Easy and simple Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos take no time to throw together and always come out delicious!
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13. Corn Tortilla Enchiladas with Chicken
The best enchiladas are made with corn tortillas! And these might be the easiest chicken enchiladas since you make the shredded chicken in a slow cooker.
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14. Thai Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken
Try this tasty Thai dish - Easy Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken. Prep takes just 5 minutes and it's sure to please a crowd!
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15. BBQ Pulled Chicken
Get sweet and tangy shredded chicken perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or sides with under 10 ingredients.
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16. Mexican Shredded Chicken
Baked
17. Baked Thin Chicken Breast
These thinly sliced chicken breasts cook fast, are theperfect portion size, and can be quickly added to any salad or pasta for aneasy and tasty dinner.
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18. Baked Chicken Cacciatore
Easy Baked Chicken Cacciatore with chicken, wine, and pantry ingredients. Perfect for a date night!
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One Pan
19. Ricotta Stuffed Chicken
Ricotta Stuffed Chicken is a low-carb meal filled with cheese, garlic, and zucchini. It's quick, delicious, and goes well with salad or roasted veggies.
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20. Creamy Parmesan Chicken Skillet
This dish is ready in just 30 minutes and the Parmesan garlic sauce is so delicious, you'll want to lick your plate!
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21. Marry Me Chicken Recipe
One-pan Tuscan chicken with sundried tomato and creamy sauce - easier version of "Marry Me Chicken"!
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22. Sun-dried Tomato Farro Chicken Bake
My Sun-dried Tomato Farro Chicken Bake is a hearty weeknight meal made with chicken breasts, vegetables, warm spices, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, lemon juice and farro.
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23. Cajun Chicken
Easy Cajun Chicken recipe served with rice and a spicy cream sauce.
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24. Santa Fe Chicken
This recipe for Santa Fe chicken is packed with black beans, corn, Ro-tel tomatoes, southwest spices, and melted cheese. It's ready in just 30 minutes!
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25. Sheet Pan Sticky Ginger Chicken
Sheet Pan Ginger Soy Chicken and Broccoli: Healthy take-out style dinner made at home.
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Air Fryer
26. Marinated Chicken in Air Fryer
This juicy Marinated Chicken in Air Fryer is an easy healthy dinner or meal prep option. It only takes 16 minutes to cook and the chicken always comes out juicy and full of flavor.
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27. Air Fryer Shake n’ Bake Chicken
Shake and Bake Chicken in the Air Fryer is an easy weeknight meal that won't disappoint. It takes about 25 minutes to make.
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28. Easy Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
29. Air Fryer Spicy Chicken Sandwich
This Air Fryer Spicy Chicken Sandwich is an AMAZING weeknight meal. It’s super easy and tasty. The chicken is juicy with just the right amount of spice.
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How to Make Shredded Chicken
30. Easy Shredded Chicken (Crockpot & Stove Top)
I have two super easy methods to making tender, juicy, and flavorful shredded chicken every time.
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