Your Ultimate Guide to Fast and Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes

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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

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Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

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Larb Gai (Thai Chicken Salad)

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Lemon-Garlic Drumsticks

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Chicken Lo Mein

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Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast

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Buffalo Chicken Pizza

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Chicken Noodle Soup

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Orange Chicken

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Asian Ramen Chopped Chicken Salad

Balsamic Grilled Chicken With Caprese Salad

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Chicken Thighs With Rhubarb and Cucumber Salsa

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Chicken Cobb Salad Wrap

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Chili Con Queso Nachos

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Chicken and Kale Salad

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Grilled Chicken Salad With Sherry-Herb Vinaigrette

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Chicken Parmesan Sub

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Pomegranate-Sesame Chicken With Ginger Rice Pilaf

Baked Honey-Mustard Chicken

Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Bites With Blue-Cheese Greek Yogurt Sauce

Chicken Enchilada Skillet

Chicken Teriyaki

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Chicken Fried Rice

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5-Ingredient Chicken Piccata

One-Pot Barbecue Chicken Pasta

Black Pepper Chicken Fingers With Greek Yogurt Ranch

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Chicken and Vegetable Quinoa Bowl With Tangy Tahini Dressing

Balsamic Chicken and Veggies

Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry With Asparagus

Cheesy Chicken, Quinoa, and Broccoli

Garlic Ranch Chicken and Veggies

Chicken Parmesan and Roasted Zucchini

Cilantro-Lime Chicken With Rice and Black Beans

Garlic-Parmesan Chicken Tenders With Roasted Green Beans and Tomatoes

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Soba Noodles With Peanut Sauce

Avocado and Grilled Chicken Salad With Chipotle-Lime Ranch

Chicken Pad Thai

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Chicken Breasts With Mustard Cream Sauce

Chicken Salad With Cherries, Pecans, and Blue Cheese

Baked Ranch Chicken Tenders and Vegetables

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

Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry

Creamy Chicken Mushroom Soup

One-Pot Beans, Chicken, and Rice

Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers

Chicken With Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Sweet Chili Chicken Stir-Fry

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Asian Chicken Edamame Salad

Pesto Spaghetti With Roasted Tomatoes and Chicken

Weeknight Chicken Tacos

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Lemon Almond Roast Chicken Salad

One-Pan Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies

Chicken Chow Mein

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Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Get the recipe: parmesan crusted chicken

Zucchini, Corn, and Quinoa Bowls With Grilled Chicken

Crispy Quartered Chicken With Herb Sauce

Thai Chicken Salad With Orange Peanut Sauce

Lemon Fettucine Alfredo With Grilled Chicken and Broccoli

One-Pot Greek Chicken With Orzo and Tomatoes

Chicken and Broccoli Shells and Cheese

Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Boats

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