Over 30 Really Good Chicken Dinner Recipes

Over 30 REALLY good chicken dinner recipes that I have on repeat all year long. These creative, flavorful chicken dinners pack in plenty of protein and veggies and are great for feeding a family or meal prepping during the week! From sheet pan meals and enchiladas to stews and stir-fries — get ready to fall in love with these delicious, nourishing recipes.

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pistachio chicken meatballs with chickpeas and couscous in a bowl

We can all probably agree that chicken is one of the most versatile proteins to cook with. You can jazz it up with different seasonings, marinades, and sauces and add it to any meal your heart desires to get a delicious boost of lean protein.

I have over 100 chicken recipes on my site (AKA something for everyone!) but I wanted to share a smaller roundup of just really good chicken dinner recipes that I make time and time again. They’re SO flavorful, unique, and wonderful for your weekday meal prep.

You’ll find chicken meatballs, soups & chilis, hearty sandwiches, one pan meals, and more. Take a scroll and leave a comment with your favorites!

The best ways to cook chicken (+ marinades!)

I have 4 step-by-step guides for cooking perfectly juicy chicken breast every time, plus tons of flavorful marinades to use in tons of different recipes:

Learn how to spatchcock & cook a whole chicken

One of Tony and my favorite way to cook a whole roasted chicken is by first using the spatchcock method! Cooking a whole chicken can feel intimidating, but with this method the whole chicken turns out evenly cooked every time. I have a whole roundup of ways to use leftover roasted chicken, too!