15 Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes

Delicious and easy chicken dinner recipes for quick weeknight meals.

Fast, flavorful, and family-friendly, these easy chicken dinner recipes save the day when you're low on time and ingredients. From 5-ingredient marvels to one-pan wonders, these ideas will keep dinner stress-free and delicious.

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Course Dinner, Main

Cuisine American

Calories 310 kcal

Equipment

Skillet
Sheet Pan
Oven

Ingredients

Example: Lemon Garlic Chicken (5 Ingredients)

4 chicken breasts or thighs
2 tbsp lemon juice fresh preferred
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat a skillet over medium heat.
Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
Bake on a sheet pan for 20–25 minutes or pan-sear for 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through.
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving for best juiciness.

Notes

Swap out flavors with BBQ sauce, honey mustard, or teriyaki. Always let chicken rest before slicing. Pre-cut veggies and one-pan methods save time and cleanup.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 350mgVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Keyword 5-Ingredient, chicken, easy, Weeknight Meals

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