Fact: the pound of chicken sitting in your fridge or freezer doesn't always turn into the most exciting dinner, but it is helpful to have on hand. If you need some serious inspiration to shake up your routine, look no further than this ultimate list of chicken recipes. Some of them are perfect for speedy weeknight dinners (five-ingredient chicken piccata), and others are ideal for weekend projects (spicy butternut squash ramen with chicken and mushrooms, anyone?). From one-pan meals to pastas, casseroles, crispy tenders, and much more, there's sure to be a recipe you can't wait to try.
Baked Honey-Mustard Chicken
Get the recipe: baked honey-mustard chicken [2]
1-Pot Guilt-Free Chicken Alfredo
Get the recipe: one-pot guilt-free chicken alfredo [3]
Baked Ranch Chicken Tenders and Vegetables
Get the recipe: baked ranch chicken tenders and vegetables [4]
Lemon-Thyme Baked Chicken
Get the recipe: lemon-thyme baked chicken [5]
Cajun Chicken Pasta
Get the recipe: Cajun chicken pasta [6]
Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast
Get the recipe: lemon pepper chicken breasts [7]
Chicken Tikka Masala
Get the recipe: chicken tikka masala [8]
Chicken Stuffed With Mozzarella, Spinach, and Sun-Dried Tomato
Get the recipe: chicken stuffed with mozzarella, spinach, and sun-dried tomato [9]
Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Bites With Blue-Cheese Greek Yogurt Sauce
Get the recipe: buffalo chicken quinoa bites with blue-cheese Greek yogurt [10]
Chicken Enchilada Skillet
Get the recipe: chicken enchilada skillet [11]
Slow-Cooker Chicken Quinoa Primavera
Get the recipe: slow-cooker chicken quinoa primavera [12]
1-Pot Barbecue Chicken Pasta
Get the recipe: one-pot barbecue chicken pasta [13]
Spicy Thai Chicken French Bread Pizza
Get the recipe: spicy Thai chicken french bread pizza [14]
Slow-Cooker Chicken Fajitas
Get the recipe: slow-cooker chicken fajitas [15]
Chicken Fried Rice
Get the recipe: chicken fried rice [16]
Chicken Noodle Soup
Get the recipe: chicken noodle soup [17]
Sweet Paprika Chicken
Get the recipe: sweet paprika chicken [18]
Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
Get the recipe: chicken spaghetti casserole [19]
5-Ingredient Chicken Piccata
Get the recipe: five-ingredient chicken piccata [20]
Grilled Chicken Salad With Sherry-Herb Vinaigrette
Get the recipe: grilled chicken salad with sherry-herb vinaigrette [21]
Pasta With Lemon, Chicken, and White Wine
Get the recipe: pasta with lemon, chicken, and white wine [22]
General Tso's Chicken
Get the recipe: General Tso's chicken [23]
Black Pepper Chicken Fingers With Greek Yogurt Ranch
Get the recipe: black pepper chicken fingers with Greek yogurt ranch [24]
Spicy Butternut Squash Ramen With Chicken and Mushrooms
Get the recipe: spicy butternut squash ramen with chicken and mushrooms [25]
Creamy Rigatoni With Garlic, Mushrooms, and Chicken
Get the recipe: creamy rigatoni with garlic, mushrooms, and chicken [26]
Chicken Caesar Mason Jar Salad
Get the recipe: chicken caesar mason jar salad [27]
Chicken Lo Mein
Get the recipe: chicken lo mein [28]
Orange Chicken
Get the recipe: orange chicken [29]
Cuban Chicken and Black Bean Quinoa Bowls
Get the recipe: Cuban chicken and black bean quinoa bowls [30]
Chicken Parmesan Sub
Get the recipe: chicken parmesan sub [31]
Lemon-Garlic Drumsticks
Get the recipe: lemon-garlic drumsticks [32]
Slow-Cooker Chicken Fajitas
Get the recipe: slow-cooker chicken fajitas [33]
1-Pan Creamy Lemon Pasta With Chicken and Asparagus
Get the recipe: one-pan creamy lemon pasta with chicken and asparagus [34]
Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels
Get the recipe: buffalo chicken pinwheels [35]
White Chicken Chili
Get the recipe: white chicken chili [36]
Avocado Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: avocado chicken salad [37]
Slow-Cooker Smoky Mountain Chicken
Get the recipe: slow-cooker smoky mountain chicken [38]
Beer-Brined Grilled Chicken Breasts
Get the recipe: beer-brined grilled chicken breasts [39]
Breaded Lemon Chicken
Get the recipe: breaded lemon chicken [40]
Lavender and Lemon Chicken
Get the recipe: lavender and lemon chicken [41]
Canal House Chicken With Preserved Lemon
Get the recipe: Canal House chicken with preserved lemon [42]
Chipotle-Honey-Lime Chicken Kebabs
Get the recipe: chipotle-honey-lime chicken kebabs [43]
Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken
Get the recipe: grilled cilantro lime chicken [44]
Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Get the recipe: Chinese chicken lettuce wraps [45]
Asian Ramen Chopped Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: Asian ramen chopped chicken salad [46]
Balsamic Grilled Chicken With Caprese Salad
Get the recipe: balsamic grilled chicken with caprese salad [47]
Guacamole Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: guacamole chicken salad [48]
Chicken Thighs With Rhubarb and Cucumber Salsa
Get the recipe: chicken thighs with spicy cucumber and rhubarb salsa [49]
Balsamic Chicken and Veggies
Get the recipe: balsamic chicken with asparagus and tomatoes [50]
Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry With Asparagus
Get the recipe: ginger chicken stir-fry with asparagus and mushrooms [51]
Cheesy Chicken, Quinoa, and Broccoli
Get the recipe: cheesy chicken, quinoa, and broccoli [52]
Garlic Ranch Chicken and Veggies
Get the recipe: garlic ranch chicken and veggies [53]
Salsa Verde Chicken Enchilada Stack
Get the recipe: salsa verde enchilada stack [54]
Chicken Parmesan and Roasted Zucchini
Get the recipe: chicken parmesan and roasted zucchini [55]
Cilantro-Lime Chicken With Rice and Black Beans
Get the recipe: cilantro-lime chicken with rice and black beans [56]
Garlic-Parmesan Chicken Tenders With Roasted Green Beans and Tomatoes
Get the recipe: garlic-parmesan chicken tenders with roasted green beans and cherry tomatoes [57]
Chicken Pad Thai
Get the recipe: chicken pad Thai [58]
Spinach and Chicken Enchiladas
Get the recipe: spinach and chicken enchiladas with creamy jalapeño sauce [59]
Chicken Breasts With Mustard Cream Sauce
Get the recipe: chicken breasts with mustard cream sauce [60]
Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry
Get the recipe: chicken, broccoli, bell pepper, and snap pea stir-fry [61]
1-Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice
Get the recipe: one-pot cilantro lime chicken and rice [62]
Creamy Chicken Mushroom Soup
Get the recipe: creamy chicken mushroom soup [63]
Parmesan-Crusted Chicken
Get the recipe: parmesan-crusted chicken [64]
Sweet Chili Chicken Stir-Fry
Get the recipe: sweet chili chicken stir-fry [65]
Pesto Spaghetti With Roasted Tomatoes and Chicken
Get the recipe: pesto spaghetti with roasted tomatoes and chicken [66]
Weeknight Chicken Tacos
Get the recipe: weeknight chicken tacos [67]
One-Pan Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies
Get the recipe: one-pan honey garlic chicken and veggies [68]
Chrissy Teigen's Brick Chicken
Get the recipe: Chrissy Teigen's brick chicken [69]
Chicken Chow Mein
Get the recipe: chicken chow mein [70]
Lemon Fettuccine Alfredo With Grilled Chicken and Broccoli
Get the recipe: lemon fettuccine alfredo with grilled chicken and broccoli [71]
One-Pot Greek Chicken With Orzo and Tomatoes
Get the recipe: one-pot Greek chicken with orzo and tomatoes [72]
Chicken and Broccoli Shells and Cheese
Get the recipe: chicken and broccoli shells and cheese [73]
Slow-Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Get the recipe: slow-cooker chicken and wild rice soup [74]
Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Boats
Get the recipe: chicken enchilada zucchini boats [75]
Chicken Freezer Bags
Get the recipe: chicken freezer bags [76]
Pesto-and Prosciutto-Stuffed Chicken With Sherry Cream Sauce
Get the recipe: pesto-and-prosciutto-stuffed chicken with sherry cream sauce [77]
Chicken Alfredo Baked Penne
Get the recipe: chicken afredo baked penne [78]
Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Florentine Pasta
Get the recipe: sun-dried tomato chicken Florentine pasta [79]
Caprese Chicken Pasta
Get the recipe: caprese chicken pasta [80]
Easy Chicken Manicotti
Get the recipe: easy chicken manicotti [81]
Pomegranate-Sesame Chicken With Ginger Rice Pilaf
Get the recipe: pomegranate-sesame chicken with ginger rice pilaf [82]
Sesame Chicken
Get the recipe: sesame chicken [83]
1-Pan Chicken Thighs With Carrots and Leeks
Get the recipe: one-pan chicken thighs with carrots and leeks [84]
Slow-Cooker Butter Chicken
Get the recipe: slow-cooker butter chicken [85]
Chicken Teriyaki
Get the recipe: chicken teriyaki [86]
Slow-Cooker Creamy Cashew Chicken
Get the recipe: slow-cooker creamy cashew chicken [87]
Creamy Broccoli and Chicken Quinoa Casserole
Get the recipe: creamy broccoli and chicken quinoa casserole [88]
Cheesy Mexican Chicken Casserole
Get the recipe: cheesy Mexican chicken casserole [89]
Asian Lemon Chicken Tenders
Get the recipe: Asian lemon chicken tenders [90]
1-Pot Beans, Chicken, and Rice
Get the recipe: one-pot beans, chicken, and rice [91]
Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice Tortilla Soup
Get the recipe: salsa verde chicken and rice tortilla soup [92]
Roasted Tomatillo Chicken and Rice Bowls
Get the recipe: roasted tomatillo chicken and rice bowls [93]
1-Pot Spicy Cajun Chicken and Rice
Get the recipe: one-pot spicy cajun chicken and rice [94]