Your Ultimate Guide to Fast and Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes

If there's one staple that should always be in your freezer, it's chicken. Delicious, healthy, affordable, and filling, it's also easy to defrost and incredibly versatile. From tacos to pasta to salad, there isn't much you can't do with it. Don't have a lot of time to spare for most meals? That's OK: many recipes made with America's most popular meat can be cooked up in a flash; keep reading for inspiration.

— Additional reporting by Aemilia Madden

Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
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Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

Larb Gai (Thai Chicken Salad)
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Larb Gai (Thai Chicken Salad)

Lemon-Garlic Drumsticks
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Lemon-Garlic Drumsticks

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Chicken Lo Mein
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Chicken Lo Mein

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Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast
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Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast

Buffalo Chicken Pizza
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Buffalo Chicken Pizza

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Orange Chicken
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Orange Chicken

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Asian Ramen Chopped Chicken Salad
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Asian Ramen Chopped Chicken Salad

Balsamic Grilled Chicken With Caprese Salad
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Balsamic Grilled Chicken With Caprese Salad

Chicken Thighs With Rhubarb and Cucumber Salsa
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Chicken Thighs With Rhubarb and Cucumber Salsa

Chicken Cobb Salad Wrap
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Chicken Cobb Salad Wrap

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Chili Con Queso Nachos
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Chili Con Queso Nachos

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Grilled Chicken Salad With Sherry-Herb Vinaigrette
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Grilled Chicken Salad With Sherry-Herb Vinaigrette

Chicken Parmesan Sub
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Chicken Parmesan Sub

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Pomegranate-Sesame Chicken With Ginger Rice Pilaf
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Pomegranate-Sesame Chicken With Ginger Rice Pilaf

Baked Honey-Mustard Chicken
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Baked Honey-Mustard Chicken

Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Bites With Blue-Cheese Greek Yogurt Sauce
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Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Bites With Blue-Cheese Greek Yogurt Sauce

Chicken Enchilada Skillet
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Chicken Enchilada Skillet

Chicken Fried Rice
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Chicken Fried Rice

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5-Ingredient Chicken Piccata
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5-Ingredient Chicken Piccata

One-Pot Barbecue Chicken Pasta
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One-Pot Barbecue Chicken Pasta

Black Pepper Chicken Fingers With Greek Yogurt Ranch
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Black Pepper Chicken Fingers With Greek Yogurt Ranch

Chicken and Vegetable Quinoa Bowl With Tangy Tahini Dressing
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Chicken and Vegetable Quinoa Bowl With Tangy Tahini Dressing

Balsamic Chicken and Veggies
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Balsamic Chicken and Veggies

Cheesy Chicken, Quinoa, and Broccoli
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Cheesy Chicken, Quinoa, and Broccoli

Garlic Ranch Chicken and Veggies
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Garlic Ranch Chicken and Veggies

Chicken Parmesan and Roasted Zucchini
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Chicken Parmesan and Roasted Zucchini

Cilantro-Lime Chicken With Rice and Black Beans
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Cilantro-Lime Chicken With Rice and Black Beans

Garlic-Parmesan Chicken Tenders With Roasted Green Beans and Tomatoes
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Garlic-Parmesan Chicken Tenders With Roasted Green Beans and Tomatoes

Soba Noodles With Peanut Sauce
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Soba Noodles With Peanut Sauce

Chicken Pad Thai
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Chicken Pad Thai

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Chicken Breasts With Mustard Cream Sauce
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Chicken Breasts With Mustard Cream Sauce

Chicken Salad With Cherries, Pecans, and Blue Cheese
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Chicken Salad With Cherries, Pecans, and Blue Cheese

Baked Ranch Chicken Tenders and Vegetables
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Baked Ranch Chicken Tenders and Vegetables

Grilled Chicken Salad With Goat Cheese, Grapes, and Honey-Balsamic Dressing
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Grilled Chicken Salad With Goat Cheese, Grapes, and Honey-Balsamic Dressing

Creamy Chicken Mushroom Soup
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Creamy Chicken Mushroom Soup

One-Pot Beans, Chicken, and Rice
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One-Pot Beans, Chicken, and Rice

Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers
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Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers

Chicken With Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
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Chicken With Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Sweet Chili Chicken Stir-Fry
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Sweet Chili Chicken Stir-Fry

Asian Chicken Edamame Salad
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Asian Chicken Edamame Salad

Weeknight Chicken Tacos
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Weeknight Chicken Tacos

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Lemon Almond Roast Chicken Salad
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Lemon Almond Roast Chicken Salad

One-Pan Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies
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One-Pan Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies

Chicken Chow Mein
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Chicken Chow Mein

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Parmesan Crusted Chicken
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Parmesan Crusted Chicken

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Zucchini, Corn, and Quinoa Bowls With Grilled Chicken
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Zucchini, Corn, and Quinoa Bowls With Grilled Chicken

Thai Chicken Salad With Orange Peanut Sauce
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Thai Chicken Salad With Orange Peanut Sauce

Lemon Fettucine Alfredo With Grilled Chicken and Broccoli
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Lemon Fettucine Alfredo With Grilled Chicken and Broccoli

One-Pot Greek Chicken With Orzo and Tomatoes
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One-Pot Greek Chicken With Orzo and Tomatoes

Chicken and Broccoli Shells and Cheese
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Chicken and Broccoli Shells and Cheese

Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Boats
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Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Boats