One-Dish Chicken Recipes (2024)

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1 of 45 Chicken Cutlets with Herbed Mushroom Sauce 1 of 45 2 of 45 One-Pan Pasta with Chicken Sausage, Mushrooms, and Collards 2 of 45 3 of 45 Pomegranate Molasses-Glazed Chicken and Carrots 3 of 45 4 of 45 Chicken Stroganoff 4 of 45 5 of 45 Braised Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Lemons 5 of 45 6 of 45 Maple-Mustard Roasted Chicken with Squash and Brussels Sprouts 6 of 45 7 of 45 Chicken and Butternut Gnocchi 7 of 45 8 of 45 Skillet Chicken Thighs with Spring Vegetables and Shallot Vinaigrette 8 of 45 9 of 45 One-Pot Chicken with Farro 9 of 45 10 of 45 Chicken Fricassee with Parsley Roots and Chanterelle Mushrooms 10 of 45 11 of 45 King Ranch Chicken 11 of 45 12 of 45 Chicken-Spaghetti Casserole 12 of 45 13 of 45 Weeknight Lemon Chicken Skillet Dinner 13 of 45 14 of 45 Chicken-and-Wild Rice Skillet Casserole 14 of 45 15 of 45 Lemon-Rosemary-Garlic Chicken and Potatoes 15 of 45 16 of 45 Chicken Enchiladas 16 of 45 17 of 45 Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya 17 of 45 18 of 45 King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese 18 of 45 19 of 45 Rosemary Chicken with Zucchini 19 of 45 20 of 45 Roasted Chicken with Onions, Potatoes, and Gravy 20 of 45 21 of 45 Chicken, Rice, and Parmesan Skillet 21 of 45 22 of 45 Maple-Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potatoes 22 of 45 23 of 45 Chicken Marbella 23 of 45 24 of 45 Chicken and Rice Casserole 24 of 45 25 of 45 Skillet Chicken Pot Pie 25 of 45 26 of 45 Chicken Tagine with Onions, Honey, and Mint 26 of 45 27 of 45 Black Bean and Chicken Casserole 27 of 45 28 of 45 Braised Chicken with Baby Vegetables and Peas 28 of 45 29 of 45 Spanish Chicken and Rice 29 of 45 30 of 45 Chicken and Shrimp Paella 30 of 45 31 of 45 Chicken and Broccoli Cobbler 31 of 45 32 of 45 Chicken Marsala Tetrazzini 32 of 45 33 of 45 Mexican Chicken Casserole 33 of 45 34 of 45 Aunt Liz's Chicken Spaghetti Casserole 34 of 45 35 of 45 Chicken Tamale Casserole 35 of 45 36 of 45 Chicken and Broccoli Casserole 36 of 45 37 of 45 Chicken Tetrazzini With Prosciutto and Peas 37 of 45 38 of 45 Hot Chicken and Chips Retro 38 of 45 39 of 45 Chicken and Rice Casserole with Spinach and Shiitakes 39 of 45 40 of 45 Green Chile-Chicken Casserole 40 of 45 41 of 45 Chicken Casserole D'Iberville 41 of 45 42 of 45 Indian Spiced Chicken 42 of 45 43 of 45 Crispy Chicken-and-Rice Casserole 43 of 45 44 of 45 One-Dish Chicken and Kielbasa Rice 44 of 45 45 of 45 One Dish Chicken & Rice Bake 45 of 45 Up Next References

Chicken and Butternut Gnocchi

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Simplify weeknight meal planning with these hearty chicken recipes that offer a complete meal in one dish. Save both dishes and time with these 45 chicken recipes.

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Chicken Cutlets with Herbed Mushroom Sauce

Chicken Cutlets with Herbed Mushroom Sauce

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Cleanup is easy with this one pan dinner (you'll make the sauce in the same pan you used to cook the cutlets). Serve the dish over mashed potatoes or with a loaf of crusty bread to sop up the earthy sauce. To cut costs, purchase fresh herbs labeled "poultry blend." You'll get an assortment of herbs for the price of one package.

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One-Pan Pasta with Chicken Sausage, Mushrooms, and Collards

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Rather than boiling the noodles in a separate pot, cook them with the chicken stock and other ingredients. The starch from the pasta thickens the broth, making a surprisingly rich sauce without butter or cream.

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Pomegranate Molasses-Glazed Chicken and Carrots

Pomegranate Molasses-Glazed Chicken and Carrots

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Pomegranate molasses, a staple ingredient in the Eastern Mediterranean, gives this one-pot dish a delectable tang.

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Chicken Stroganoff

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Using chicken rather than beef in this classic dish is a total win. It's less expensive and just as rich and satisfying.

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Braised Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Lemons

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Use your cast iron skillet to make this bright and flavorful dish. We recommend serving this chicken and carrot dish over mashed potatoes so that not one drop of broth goes to waste.

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Maple-Mustard Roasted Chicken with Squash and Brussels Sprouts

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Give the large bone-in breasts a head start in the oven so they will be perfectly cooked by the time the vegetables are done. You'll want to drain the liquid from the pan before adding the vegetables so they can caramelize evenly.

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Chicken and Butternut Gnocchi

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Gnocchi will quickly become your new favorite. Unlike noodles, prepared gnocchi can go directly into the pan for a super fast dinner.

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Skillet Chicken Thighs with Spring Vegetables and Shallot Vinaigrette

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This elegant single-skillet meal for two is deceptively easy to make. Ready in under an hour, this skillet chicken dinner includes your protein (perfectly golden-crisp chicken thighs), green veggies (peas and asparagus), a starch (baby Yukon gold potatoes), and a whole lot of vibrant flavor (hello, shallot vinaigrette). A great recipe for anyone cooking for one or two, this easy weeknight chicken dinner is one you're sure to come back to again and again.

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One-Pot Chicken with Farro

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Cumin, saffron, and oregano season rich chicken thighs and nutty farro as the dish simmers.

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Chicken Fricassee with Parsley Roots and Chanterelle Mushrooms

Chicken Fricassee with Parsley Roots and Chanterelle Mushrooms

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This chicken dinner uses the French technique of braising chicken in white wine. Then, a sauce is created by reducing the juices and thickening them with egg yolks and crème fraîche. Once it's cooked, the parsley root is tender yet firm.

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King Ranch Chicken

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Hailing from an era when casseroles were king, this Tex-Mex dish still reigns supreme at church suppers and neighborhood potlucks.

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Chicken-Spaghetti Casserole

Chicken-Spaghetti Casserole

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Swirl your fork around a 1980's Southern casserole. This classic one dish wonder gives us all the warm and fuzzy memories we were craving.

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Weeknight Lemon Chicken Skillet Dinner

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It doesn't get much easier, or more satisfying: a complete dinner in one pan in half an hour. Lemon brightens this cozy winter meal.

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Chicken-and-Wild Rice Skillet Casserole

Chicken-and-Wild Rice Skillet Casserole

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This rustic one-pot meal, a company's-coming riff on the old-school chicken-and-rice number, is held together by a tangy gravy flavored with country ham and mushrooms. Nutty wild rice helps sop up all the good chicken gravy.

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Lemon-Rosemary-Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

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Nicknamed "Anytime Chicken" by Test Kitchen Specialist Vanessa McNeil Rocchio, this winner of a chicken dinner is our new favorite roasting-pan supper for weeknights or easy entertaining with friends.

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Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken Enchiladas

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This recipe tops chicken enchiladas with a quick green chile cream sauce and colby-Jack cheese for a twist on traditional enchilada sauce.

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Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

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Jambalaya is a classic Creole dish that combines rice with a variety of other ingredients such as tomatoes, onions, peppers and some type of meat or shellfish. This easy one-dish meal features both smoked sausage and shredded rotisserie chicken.

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King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese

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All the flavors of a favorite casserole come together in the comfort of mac and cheese. Serve King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese to your family, and it will become a quick favorite.

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Rosemary Chicken with Zucchini

Rosemary Chicken with Zucchini

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Zucchini, potatoes, and carrots are all included in this hearty, one-dish chicken meal.

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Roasted Chicken with Onions, Potatoes, and Gravy

Roasted Chicken with Onions, Potatoes, and Gravy

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This recipe first ran in the May 2005 issue of Cooking Light in a profile of Chuck Williams, founder of Williams-Sonoma, and the magazine editors say that "it's our hands-down best roast chicken."

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Chicken, Rice, and Parmesan Skillet

Chicken, Rice, and Parmesan Skillet

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Chicken, Rice, and Parmesan Skillet is perfect for a sunny weekend al fresco lunch or dinner—and it's ready in just 20 minutes.

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Maple-Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

Maple-Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

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Cutting the chicken into pieces before roasting speeds up the cooking time of this sweet and savory dish.

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Chicken Marbella

Chicken Marbella

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Various adaptations of this popular recipe from the Silver Palate Cookbook have been a go-to dinner party favorite for decades. It's a simple and delicious one-dish recipe for the busy host, and tastes best when prepared a day or two ahead.

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Chicken and Rice Casserole

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Although the yellow and green squash give this chicken and rice casserole a colorful appearance, you can use one or the other, if you prefer.

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Skillet Chicken Pot Pie

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No rolling pin is needed for Skillet Chicken Pot Pie. Refrigerated pie crusts give you a leg up in the preparation of this classic comfort dish.

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Chicken Tagine with Onions, Honey, and Mint

Chicken Tagine with Onions, Honey, and Mint

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Tagine (tah-jeen) refers both to this stewlike recipe and the wide, shallow clay pot with a cone- or dome-shaped lid traditionally used to cook it in North Africa. (A Dutch oven will also work.)

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Black Bean and Chicken Casserole

Black Bean and Chicken Casserole

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This simple Black Bean and Chicken Casserole uses a slow cooker, canned beans and rotisserie chicken to make a super-convenient family meal.

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Braised Chicken with Baby Vegetables and Peas

Braised Chicken with Baby Vegetables and Peas

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Falling-off-the-bone tender is what you get when you simmer chicken pieces in a liquid mixture of wine and broth along with herbs and fresh vegetables. Everything cooks together in a Dutch oven for a hearty one-dish dinner.

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Spanish Chicken and Rice

Spanish Chicken and Rice

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Simmer seasoned chicken breast pieces, veggies, and rice together in a tomato and wine-based sauce for a flavorful and low-fat one-dish meal. Top the finished dish with chopped olives for a Spanish flair.

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Chicken and Shrimp Paella

Chicken and Shrimp Paella

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Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Melanie J. Clarke

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This easy chicken and shrimp paella is a great way to offer traditional Spanish cuisine for a casual weeknight dinner.

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Chicken and Broccoli Cobbler

Chicken and Broccoli Cobbler

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Make a savory cobbler for supper by topping a creamy chicken and broccoli mixture with buttered sourdough bread cubes and baking in individual baking dishes or a 2-quart baking dish.

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Chicken Marsala Tetrazzini

Chicken Marsala Tetrazzini

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Take your tired chicken tetrazzini recipe up a notch by adding the rich flavor of Marsala, chopped prosciutto and baby green peas.

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Mexican Chicken Casserole

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Satisfy picky kids and hard-to-please husbands with this hearty chicken casserole. The flavors are similar to enchiladas, but you don't have to spend the time filling the tortillas.

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Aunt Liz's Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

Aunt Liz's Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

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Stock your freezer with this delicious kid-friendly recipe that makes two casseroles. Eat one for dinner and save the other in the freezer for a make-ahead weeknight dinner.

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Chicken Tamale Casserole

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Corn muffin mix is a quick and easy substitute to give your casserole a Tamale-like flavor. You'll taste a hint of sweet from the cream-style corn and spice from the chopped green chiles.

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Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

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You'll love this traditional yet low-fat version of Chicken and Broccoli Casserole that's rich, filling, and full of flavor. The main ingredients stay the same: chicken, broccoli, cream of mushroom soup, and Parmesan cheese, but lightened versions take the place of full-fat mayonnaise, whole milk, and heavy cream. These changes trimmed an impressive 218 calories and almost 30 grams of fat per serving–without sacrificing a bit of flavor!

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Chicken Tetrazzini With Prosciutto and Peas

Chicken Tetrazzini With Prosciutto and Peas

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In less than an hour, you can create a one-dish dinner that will satisfy the whole family. A hallmark of Southern cooking, this updated main dish stars Alfredo sauce, prosciutto, and Parmesan cheese.

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Hot Chicken and Chips Retro

Hot Chicken and Chips Retro

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This recipe has a nostalgic appeal that harks back to the 1950s and '60s. If you make it ahead, don't add the baked potato chips until it's time to bake the casserole, or they'll become soggy.

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Chicken and Rice Casserole with Spinach and Shiitakes

Chicken and Rice Casserole with Spinach and Shiitakes

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Take the traditional casserole up a notch by adding both flavor and nutrition with spinach and shiitake mushrooms. Pair with a simple green salad, and you've got a make-ahead menu for casual entertaining.

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Green Chile-Chicken Casserole

Green Chile-Chicken Casserole

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This Southwestern-inspired casserole incorporates corn tortillas, green chiles, and chicken. You can make-ahead for a large group (the recipe serves 12) or freeze leftovers in single serve containers for weekday lunches.

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Chicken Casserole D'Iberville

Chicken Casserole D'Iberville

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This make-ahead casserole received rave reviews from the MyRecipes family. It may take longer to prepare, but it's worth the wait. See the "Kitchen Express" shortcuts if you're pressed for time.

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Indian Spiced Chicken

Indian Spiced Chicken

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Give chicken thighs Indian flavor by cooking them in a mixture of basmati rice, almonds, golden raisins, yogurt, cinnamon and ginger. Before baking the chicken, you can top the casserole with buttered sheets of phyllo dough.

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Crispy Chicken-and-Rice Casserole

Crispy Chicken-and-Rice Casserole

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This recipe is easy to mix together and can be frozen for up to one month. Let the kids help out with the crushed cornflake cereal topping.

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One-Dish Chicken and Kielbasa Rice

One-Dish Chicken and Kielbasa Rice

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The turmeric, chicken broth, and sausage add layers of flavor to the rice. If you want to splurge, you can substitute a few crushed saffron threads for the turmeric.

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One Dish Chicken & Rice Bake

One Dish Chicken Rice Bake

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Chicken and rice paired with a creamy mushroom sauce bake together for a delicious one-dish meal that's easy to clean up.

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