If you’re hunting for chicken dinners that have passed the family approval test time and again, you’ve found the treasure trove. These are the tried-and-true favorites that keep our dinner times exciting and delicious, meal after meal. No more guessing games at what to cook next—these recipes are the ones that our family requests over and over, proving you can have variety, taste, and satisfaction, all on one plate.
Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers
These chicken-stuffed poblano peppers mix it up with cheese, black beans, and Mexican spices. They’re perfect for when you want to add a bit of excitement to your chicken dinners without too much work.
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Sweet & Spicy Indian Chicken
Marinated in yogurt and spices then glazed with maple syrup, this sweet and spicy Indian chicken keeps dinner exciting. It’s a bold flavor twist that’s far from your average chicken meal.
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Sheet Pan Chicken & Sweet Potatoes
Whip up this sheet pan chicken and sweet potatoes for a no-sweat dinner. Topped with caramelized pecans, it’s a meal that keeps everyone coming back for more without getting tired of the same old flavors.
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Maple Miso Chicken
This maple miso chicken is simple to make but comes out looking and tasting like you really put in the effort. It’s a sweet and savory dish that’s perfect for when you want to mix things up.
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Garlic Chicken Bite Skillet
Get dinner on the table in 20 minutes with this garlic chicken bite skillet. It’s all made in one pan and mixes chicken, veggies, and herbs for a meal that keeps everyone happy without repeating the same old thing.
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Buffalo Chicken Orzo Soup
If you love buffalo wings, this buffalo chicken orzo soup is right up your alley. It’s cheesy, spicy, and ready in 30 minutes—a perfect pick-me-up for the whole family.
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Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Eggplant
In just 30 minutes, you can serve up these cheesy chicken-stuffed eggplants. They’re a great way to shake up your chicken dinner routine and keep the whole family happy and interested.
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Cheddar Chicken Bake
This cheddar chicken quinoa bake turns leftover chicken into a new favorite. It’s easy, healthy, and just right for those busy nights when you need something straightforward but good.
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Grilled Hawaiian Chicken
This grilled Hawaiian chicken, stuffed with ham and pineapple, then drizzled with a teriyaki glaze, brings a bit of vacation to your dinner table. It’s a fun twist on chicken that’s sure to be a hit.
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Cream Cheese Chicken
Bored of the same old chicken recipes? This cream cheese chicken spiced up with five flavors is creamy, easy, and packed with taste. It’s a simple way to make weeknight dinners exciting again.
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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
Throw chicken, pineapple, and a killer honey garlic sauce into the slow cooker, and you’ve got a dish that beats takeout any day. It’s an easy win that everyone at the table will ask for again.
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Thai Basil Cashew Chicken Skillet
Spice up your dinner with this Thai basil cashew chicken skillet. It’s quick, packed with flavors, and sits just right with some rice. Great for those nights when you want something different but easy.
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Pecan Crusted Chicken
Shake up your chicken dinners with this pecan-crusted chicken, served with a killer honey dijon yogurt sauce. It’s crunchy, flavorful, and keeps dinner from getting dull.
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Honey Orange Sesame Chicken
This honey orange sesame chicken is your homemade answer to takeout cravings. It’s sticky, sweet, and super quick to make. A refreshing change that’s always welcome at the dinner table.
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Chicken Apple Cheddar Chili
This chicken apple cheddar chili is a bit out of the ordinary but perfectly cozy for fall. It’s a great way to keep chicken dinners exciting and new.
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Stuffed Chicken Marsala
Take chicken marsala to the next level by stuffing it with mozzarella, tomato butter, and basil. It’s a great way to make dinner special without going out.
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Salsa Chicken
Salsa chicken is the easy, go-to meal for any night. With salsa, sweet corn, and cheddar cheese, it’s ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for keeping dinner interesting.
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Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.
