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    Best Chicken Recipes

    Chicken is the most versatile meat you can find. The best chicken recipes might be served with a sauce, cooked on a grill, ground and made into meatballs, baked or cooked in a skillet.  It could be roasted or cooked in a slow cooker or instant pot.

    With so many ways to cook chicken, if you need some guidance, I’ll provide lots of tips and tricks to give you the best tender and juicy chicken recipes for dinner.

    With over 50 chicken dinner ideas to choose from, I’m sure you’ll find a chicken recipe that you’ll love to make, maybe it will be chicken marsala or crispy chicken tenders.

    • Three mozzarella stuffed chicken breasts wrapped in crispy bacon are cooked in a rustic metal skillet, with melted cheese and juices pooling around the chicken. The dish appears golden brown and flavorful.
      Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Mozzarella and Pesto
    • Three bowls of chicken orzo soup with lemon.
      One-Pot Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup with Fresh Dill
    • A bowl of chicken and dumplings. The dish features shredded chicken, carrots, and two large dumplings in a thick broth, garnished with chopped parsley and freshly ground black pepper. A silver spoon rests beside the bowl on a dark, textured surface.
      Southern Chicken and Dumplings with Biscuit-Style Dumplings
    • A bourbon chicken sandwich on a plate.
      Bourbon Pulled Chicken Made Easy in the Slow Cooker
    • A spoon in a baking dish of chicken cordon bleu.
      Chicken and Ham Cordon Bleu Casserole (No Pasta)
    • A spoon full of chicken and rice being lifted from a Dutch oven.
      One Pot Southwest Chicken and Rice That’s Better Than ACP
    • A skillet of chicken pot pie with puff pastry with a serving spoon.
      Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Recipe with Puff Pastry
    • Instant Pot barbecue chicken on a platter
      Instant Pot Barbecue Chicken
    • A spoon pouring sauce over a piece of chicken.
      Savory Chicken Adobo Recipe
    • A bbq chicken and rice bowl.
      BBQ Chicken and Rice Bowl
    • A baked chicken tamale pie.
      Baked Chicken Tamale Pie Casserole with A Cornbread Crust
    • Sliced turkey covered in gravy.
      Foolproof Juicy Thanksgiving Turkey with Homemade Gravy
    • A baking dish of chicken enchilada casserole.
      Chicken Enchilada Layered Casserole (With Homemade Sauce)
    • A spoon full of Buffalo chicken casserole.
      Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole (No Soup Needed!)
    • Grilled Ranch Chicken skewers with char marks are arranged on a patterned metal tray beside a sprig of fresh rosemary and a small bowl of creamy dipping sauce with a spoon.
      Juicy Grilled Ranch Chicken Kabobs
    • A skillet with three pieces of seasoned, cooked chicken and peaches, topped with a glossy, chunky peach sauce and surrounded by diced peaches.
      Sweet and Savory Chicken and Peaches in One Pan
    • Roasted maple chicken with acorn squash in a baking dish next to serving sppons.
      One-Pan Maple Glazed Chicken and Acorn Squash Dinner
    • A bowl of chicken chili with a spoon.
      Slow Cooker Chicken Chili with Cream Cheese
    • A close-up of a baked casserole with golden-brown, crispy breadcrumb topping and tender oven baked chicken thighs. A serving has been scooped out, revealing creamy layers underneath. The dish sits in a white baking pan on a gray surface.
      Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs with Cream Sauce
    • A baking dish of Queso Chicken
      Baked Queso Chicken
    • chicken and mushrooms in a skillet.
      One Pan Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms
    • A plate of chicken marsala over egg noodles.
      Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms and Prosciutto
    • pecan crusted chicken on a black plate with mashed potatoes on the side.
      Nut Crusted Chicken with Lemon and Thyme
    • Baked chicken taquitos on a platter.
      Baked Chicken Taquitos with Peaches
    • A ritz chicken breast on a plate with a fork and knife.
      Crispy Baked Buttermilk Ritz Cracker Chicken
    • chicken in puff pastry covered in mustard cream sauce on a black plate.
      Chicken in Puff Pastry with Mustard Cream Sauce
    • A serving spoon in a casserole dish of king ranch chicken casserole.
      Easy King Ranch Chicken Casserole (No Canned Soup)
    • chicken and sausage gumbo in a black bowl with a spoon.
      Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo (Under an Hour)
    • A plate of chicken fried chicken with gravy over mashed potatoes.
      Southern Chicken Fried Chicken with Gravy
    • A serving of chicken broccoli rice casserole on a spatula.
      Skillet Dinner with Chicken Broccoli and Rice
    • A hot brown with bacon on top.
      Classic Kentucky Hot Brown with Béchamel Cheese Sauce
    • A ladle scooping out chicken chili from a Dutch oven.
      Chunky Chicken Chili with Canned Tomatoes
    • Apricot chicken in a skillet.
      Bone-In Chicken with Dried Apricots
    • A bowl of chicken soup next to toasted bread.
      Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup with Chicken Thighs
    • A collage image featuring three different chicken dishes. The top image shows crispy tater tots over a creamy chicken mixture. The bottom left image is a close-up of a crunchy casserole being scooped out. The bottom right showcases a pasta dish with chicken and spinach. The text reads, "16 Rotisserie Chicken Recipes.
      16 Rotisserie Chicken Recipes
    • Chicken coated with apricot mustard glaze on rice.
      Tender and Juicy Apricot Chicken Recipe
    • A black bowl filled with savory stuffing. The dish includes chunks of seasoned bread, pieces of tender vegetables like carrots and celery, and garnished with fresh herbs. The stuffing has a rich, textured appearance, typical of a hearty, homecooked meal.
      Chicken Pot Pie Casserole with Biscuit Crumbles
    • Ranch chicken on a sheet pan with carrots and potaotes.
      Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes with Carrots
    • A casserole dish with chicken potato casserole.
      Cozy Chicken Hashbrown Casserole with Cornflakes
    • Cheese stuffed chicken breasts on a bed of spinach.
      Boursin Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast 

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    Barbara Curry is the culinary adventurer of Butter & Baggage. With a dedicated enthusiasm for real butter made from happy cows she is in constant pursuit of delicious recipes and tasty dishes. She shares her experiences, ventures, and occasional misadventures because let’s face it things can get messy in any kitchen.

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    Cold Weather Favorites

    • Three bowls of chicken orzo soup with lemon.
      One-Pot Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup with Fresh Dill
    • A serving of tater tot casserole.
      Ground Beef Tater Tot Casserole with a Tex Mex Twist
    • A baked One Pot Macaroni and Cheese casserole in a green and white ceramic dish, partially served with a metal spoon, reveals creamy pasta beneath a golden, melted cheese topping.
      Baked Mac and Cheese with Cottage Cheese (So Easy!)
    • A baking dish of chicken enchilada casserole.
      Chicken Enchilada Layered Casserole (With Homemade Sauce)

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    • A round baking dish of mac and cheese with a serving spoon.
      Southern Old Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese
    • A skillet of charred corn with a wooden spoon.
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      Hamburger Potato Casserole Without Canned Soup
    • A serving spoon of baked beans with hamburger.
      Southern Baked Beans with Ground Beef
    • A baked chicken tamale pie.
      Baked Chicken Tamale Pie Casserole with A Cornbread Crust
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