Simple chicken recipes for busy weeknights
Rigatoni pasta, breaded and pan-fried chicken strips, marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan go into this baked chicken Parmesan pasta casserole. It bakes uncovered at 375°F for 25 minutes and makes 8 servings in about 1 hour 20 minutes total. The chicken is breaded and pan-fried before it goes into the casserole, not shredded or pulled …
Diced chicken, cauliflower rice, marinara sauce, cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan go into this keto chicken Parmesan casserole. It cooks entirely in one cast iron skillet and goes under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes at the end. Prep and cook together take 30 minutes and it makes 6 servings. Cauliflower rice stands in …
Cooked penne pasta, two cups of shredded chicken, and a homemade Alfredo sauce built from butter, heavy cream, cream cheese, and Parmesan go into this chicken Alfredo casserole. It bakes at 350°F under a mozzarella and Parmesan topping and makes 6 servings in 50 minutes. The Alfredo sauce is made from scratch rather than from …
Spaghetti squash, pan-seared chicken breast, and a cream sauce built from heavy cream, cream cheese, and Parmesan go into this keto chicken Alfredo casserole. It bakes at 350°F under a mozzarella and Parmesan topping and makes 10 servings in about 1 hour 15 minutes. Spaghetti squash replaces pasta here, which is what keeps it low-carb …
This Thai ginger chicken soup has a coconut milk broth built on green curry paste, ginger, fish sauce and lime. Shredded rotisserie chicken goes into each bowl with thin rice noodles underneath. The whole thing is ready in 35 minutes. The recipe is from Once Upon a Chef by Jennifer Segal, a classically trained chef, …
This ginger lime chicken soup is a citrusy, ginger-forward broth with shredded chicken, served over cilantro lime rice that sits in the bowl underneath. The rice stays separate so the broth stays brothy, and lime goes into both layers. It serves 4 in about 1 hour. The recipe is from How Sweet Eats by Jessica …
This ginger garlic chicken soup gets its broth from chicken thighs, fresh ginger and garlic simmered in plain water for 15 minutes. A drizzle of soy sauce, black vinegar and sesame oil finishes each bowl with a sharp, savory edge. It serves 4 to 6 in 45 minutes. The recipe is from Smitten Kitchen Keepers …
This crispy gooey Chicken Pesto Mozzarella Sandwich is made with juicy chicken breasts, basil pesto, and fresh mozzarella, ready in 25 minutes. The crusty bread yields with an audible crunch before revealing the melted cheese pulling away in long, savory strings. I turn to this reliable lunch whenever I want something substantial and full of …
This creamy cheesy Chicken Bacon Dip is made with shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and cream cheese, ready in 30 minutes. The surface turns golden brown in the oven while the cheese underneath becomes perfectly molten and stretchy. I make this every time I host a gathering because the bowl always comes back completely empty. Why …
This creamy, spicy Jalapeno Popper Chicken Dip is made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, and fresh jalapeños, and ready in 35 minutes. Pulling this hot skillet from the oven reveals bubbling cheese and perfectly crispy bacon pieces on top. I always make this when hosting because it vanishes before the main course even starts. Why …