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An assortment of chicken dishes including grilled chicken with mango salsa, chicken fajitas, and baked chicken parmesan served on a rustic wooden table with fresh herbs and colorful ingredients.

7 Quick & Easy Chicken Meals: Your Go-To Guide for Dinners

Ditch the dinner stress with these 7 easy chicken meals that are flavorful, fast, and totally fuss-free. Whether you’re craving something comforting, zesty, or protein-packed, these chicken recipes will become your weeknight favorites.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cooked chicken breasts (for chicken salad)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • 4 chicken breasts (for lemon herb, Parmesan, mango salsa)
  • Olive oil
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • Fresh thyme and rosemary
  • Garlic cloves
  • 2 chicken breasts (for fajitas and stir-fry)
  • Bell peppers, onions
  • Chili powder, cumin, paprika
  • Bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg
  • Marinara sauce, mozzarella
  • Mixed vegetables (fresh or frozen)
  • Soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, ginger
  • Chicken broth
  • Carrots, celery, onion
  • 1 ripe mango
  • Red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Classic Chicken Salad: Mix shredded chicken, mayo, yogurt, celery, and red onion. Season with salt and pepper. Serve on bread or lettuce.
  2. Zesty Lemon Herb Chicken: Marinate chicken in lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary. Bake at 400°F for 25–30 minutes.
  3. Chicken Fajitas: Cook chicken strips with olive oil. Add sliced peppers and onions, season with spices, and serve with tortillas.
  4. Baked Chicken Parmesan: Coat chicken with egg and breadcrumb mix. Bake at 450°F for 20 minutes, top with marinara and mozzarella, bake 10 more minutes.
  5. Chicken Stir-Fry: Stir-fry chicken, add vegetables. Pour sauce of soy, honey, garlic, and ginger. Cook till heated through. Serve over rice.
  6. Chicken & Vegetable Soup: Sauté onion, carrots, celery. Add chicken and broth, then frozen veggies. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  7. Grilled Chicken with Mango Salsa: Grill seasoned chicken. Mix mango, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice for salsa. Spoon over grilled chicken.

Notes

Mix and match veggies and sauces to suit your taste. Marinate chicken in advance for extra flavor. Use pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken for time-saving shortcuts.

  • Author: Megan
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop, Oven, Grill
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 750mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: easy chicken meals, weeknight chicken dinners, fast chicken recipes, quick chicken dinner ideas

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