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When you have chicken in the fridge or freezer, and want something a bit fancy, turn to these 17 elevated chicken recipes for inspiration. You’ll find tasty recipes that seem like they took hours, but are suitable for a weeknight dinner.
Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu
Make the best Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu with this easy and delicious recipe. A flavorful homemade Parmesan sauce pairs well with the crispy and tender chicken.
Rosemary Chicken With Parmesan Orzo
Rosemary Chicken with Parmesan Orzo is a delicious one-pot meal of juicy herb encrusted chicken thighs over a bed of buttery, creamy, cheesy pasta. This savory, mouth-watering dish is a quick and convenient solution to a weeknight dinner.
Grilled Chicken Margherita
Hello, summer and hellooooo grilled chicken Margherita! Tender, juicy chicken breast is paired with a garlicky sauce, pesto, jammy tomatoes, and melty mozzarella for an easy dinner packed with flavor.
Chicken Pasta Bake
You’ll love the comforting flavours of this Chicken Pasta Bake, made with a homemade cheesy tomato sauce and simple ingredients. It’s a great way to turn a rotisserie chicken into a full meal.
Grilled Peanut Butter Chicken
Peanut butter chicken proves that the best thing you can do with peanut butter is not pairing it with jelly in a sandwich, but making it into a fragrant and flavorful Thai-inspired sauce. Add it to juicy grilled marinated chicken breast and dinner is ready—and amazing.
Air Fryer Whole Chicken
A super easy recipe for an air fryer whole chicken that is deliciously juicy and tender with golden crispy skin and a lovely hint of lemon. Minimal prep, and just over an hour in the air fryer, and you have a big 2kg chicken cooked easily to perfection.
Air Fryer Orange Chicken
Make the best Air Fryer Orange Chicken with this easy and delicious recipe. A tangy flavorful homemade sauce pairs well with the crispy and tender chicken. Serve over rice for a fantastic speedy homecooked meal.
Chicken Cobbler Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuit Topping
This creamy chicken cobbler with Red Lobster Cheddar biscuit mix topping is the ultimate comfort food, especially if you’re a fan of chicken pot pie like me.
Air Fryer Cornish Hen
Learn how to make the perfect Air Fryer Cornish Hens for a fast and delicious meal. These tender and delicious game hens look like an elegant meal but are perfect for a busy weeknight.
Maple Miso Chicken
This sweet and savory miso chicken recipe is simple yet outrageously delicious. Coated in a buttery glaze of miso paste, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, shallots, oil and vinegar, the chicken bakes until lusciously golden and sticky.
Baked Pesto Chicken Thighs
This Pesto chicken thighs recipe is quick, healthy, and comes together fast with only 2 main ingredients: Chicken and pesto! The thighs turn out lip-smackingly tasty and super juicy!
Slow Cooker Chicken Legs
These mouthwatering Slow Cooker Chicken Legs are perfect for simple, yet flavorful weeknight dinners. The chicken is lightly seasoned to let its natural flavors shine, then slow-cooked in a savory sauce until the meat is juicy and falls off the bone.
Roasted Balsamic Chicken Thighs
Savory, tangy, and slightly sweet, these balsamic chicken thighs are sure to become your new favorite chicken thigh recipe. With a pull-apart tender texture and sticky balsamic glaze coating, they’re impossible to resist!
Creamy Chicken Pasta
This Creamy Chicken Pasta is a simple dinner of delicious homemade comfort food. Even better, this chicken pesto pasta makes delicious leftovers, and that makes you a meal prep legend.
Chicken and Bacon Risotto
This delicious Instant Pot Chicken and Bacon Risotto is a one-pot weeknight dinner that is packed with amazing flavors. Ready in a flash, this pressure cooker risotto eliminates the long cook time and constant stirring of a stovetop version.
Thai Chicken Salad
This Thai Crunch Salad recipe was inspired by the totally crave-worthy salad at California Pizza Kitchen. It’s loaded with chicken, crunchy veggies and topped with a Thai peanut salad dressing and crispy wonton strips.
Fajita Chicken Casserole
This Chicken Fajita Casserole is a simple one-pan dinner of delicious homemade comfort food. Even better, this chicken and rice bake is incredible as leftovers.
