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
Get the recipe: chicken spaghetti casserole
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Larb Gai (Thai Chicken Salad)
Get the recipe: larb gai (Thai chicken salad)
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Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast
Get the recipe: lemon pepper chicken breasts
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Balsamic Grilled Chicken With Caprese Salad
Get the recipe: balsamic grilled chicken with caprese salad
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Chicken Thighs With Rhubarb and Cucumber Salsa
Get the recipe: chicken thighs with spicy cucumber and rhubarb salsa
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Chicken Cobb Salad Wrap
Get the recipe: chicken cobb salad wrap
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Chili Con Queso Nachos
Get the recipe: chili con queso nachos
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Grilled Chicken Salad With Sherry-Herb Vinaigrette
Get the recipe: grilled chicken salad with sherry-herb vinaigrette
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Pomegranate-Sesame Chicken With Ginger Rice Pilaf
Get the recipe: pomegranate-sesame chicken with ginger rice pilaf
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Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Bites With Blue-Cheese Greek Yogurt Sauce
Get the recipe: buffalo chicken quinoa bites with blue-cheese Greek yogurt dip
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Black Pepper Chicken Fingers With Greek Yogurt Ranch
Get the recipe: black pepper chicken fingers with Greek yogurt ranch
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Chicken and Vegetable Quinoa Bowl With Tangy Tahini Dressing
Get the recipe: chicken and vegetable quinoa bowl
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Balsamic Chicken and Veggies
Get the recipe: balsamic chicken with asparagus and tomatoes
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Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry With Asparagus
Get the recipe: ginger chicken stir-fry with asparagus and mushrooms
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Cheesy Chicken, Quinoa, and Broccoli
Get the recipe: cheesy chicken, quinoa, and broccoli
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Chicken Parmesan and Roasted Zucchini
Get the recipe: chicken parmesan and roasted zucchini
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Cilantro-Lime Chicken With Rice and Black Beans
Get the recipe: cilantro-lime chicken with rice and black beans
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Garlic-Parmesan Chicken Tenders With Roasted Green Beans and Tomatoes
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Soba Noodles With Peanut Sauce
Get the recipe: soba noodles with peanut sauce
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Avocado and Grilled Chicken Salad With Chipotle-Lime Ranch
Get the recipe: avocado and grilled chicken salad with chipotle-lime ranch
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Spinach and Chicken Enchiladas
Get the recipe: spinach and chicken enchiladas with creamy jalapeño sauce
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Chicken Breasts With Mustard Cream Sauce
Get the recipe: chicken breasts with mustard cream sauce
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Chicken Salad With Cherries, Pecans, and Blue Cheese
Get the recipe: chicken salad with cherries, pecans, and blue cheese
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Baked Ranch Chicken Tenders and Vegetables
Get the recipe: baked ranch chicken tenders and vegetables
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Grilled Chicken Salad With Goat Cheese, Grapes, and Honey-Balsamic Dressing
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Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry
Get the recipe: chicken, broccoli, bell pepper, and snap pea stir-fry
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Chicken With Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
Get the recipe: chicken with sun-dried tomato cream sauce
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Asian Chicken Edamame Salad
Get the recipe: Asian chicken edamame salad
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Pesto Spaghetti With Roasted Tomatoes and Chicken
Get the recipe: pesto spaghetti with roasted tomatoes and chicken
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One-Pan Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies
Get the recipe: one-pan honey garlic chicken and veggies
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Zucchini, Corn, and Quinoa Bowls With Grilled Chicken
Get the recipe: zucchini, corn, and quinoa bowls with grilled chicken and lemon
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Crispy Quartered Chicken With Herb Sauce
Get the recipe: crispy quartered chicken with herb sauce
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Thai Chicken Salad With Orange Peanut Sauce
Get the recipe: Thai chicken salad with orange peanut sauce
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Lemon Fettucine Alfredo With Grilled Chicken and Broccoli
Get the recipe: lemon fettucine alfredo with grilled chicken and broccoli
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One-Pot Greek Chicken With Orzo and Tomatoes
Get the recipe: one-pot Greek chicken with orzo and tomatoes
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Chicken and Broccoli Shells and Cheese
Get the recipe: chicken and broccoli shells and cheese
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