Wednesday, August 28, 2024
HomeBudget17 Elevated Chicken Recipes - Sustainable Cooks

17 Elevated Chicken Recipes – Sustainable Cooks


As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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

chicken cordon bleu on a plate.
Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks

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.

Get the recipe

Rosemary Chicken With Parmesan Orzo

a skillet with rosemary chicken thighs are orzo.
Photo credit: Britney Breaks Bread

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.

Get the recipe

Grilled Chicken Margherita

chicken topped with mozzarella, tomatoes, and pesto.
Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks

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.

Get the recipe

Chicken Pasta Bake

a white casserole dish with chicken cheesy pasta.
Photo credit: The Recipe Well

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.

Get the recipe

Grilled Peanut Butter Chicken

grilled peanut butter chicken on a grey plate topped with cilantro and lime.
Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks

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.

Get the recipe

Air Fryer Whole Chicken

a whole roasted chicken in an air fryer basket.
Photo credit: My Gorgeous Recipes

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.

Get the recipe

Air Fryer Orange Chicken

Air fryer orange chicken in a black bowl with rice.
Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks

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.

Get the recipe

Chicken Cobbler Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuit Topping

a teal skillet with chicken cobbler topped with biscuits.
Photo credit: Little Black Skillet

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.

Get the recipe

Air Fryer Cornish Hen

cornish game hen on a white plate.
Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks

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.

Get the recipe

Maple Miso Chicken

chicken legs in a cast iron skillet.
Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen

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.

Get the recipe

Baked Pesto Chicken Thighs

chicken thighs with pesto in a white casserole dish.
Photo credit: Laura Fuentes

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!

Get the recipe

Slow Cooker Chicken Legs

a plate with chicken legs.
Photo credit: The Almond Eater

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.

Get the recipe

Roasted Balsamic Chicken Thighs

a braising dish with chicken thighs in a sauce.
Photo credit: Sugar and Snap Peas

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!

Get the recipe

Creamy Chicken Pasta

chicken casserole with cheese and spinach.
Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks

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.

Get the recipe

Chicken and Bacon Risotto

chicken and bacon risotto in a dark grey bowl.
Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks

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.

Get the recipe

Thai Chicken Salad

a grey bowl with Thai chicken salad.
Photo credit: Valerie’s Kitchen

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.

Get the recipe

Fajita Chicken Casserole

a scoop of fajita chicken casserole over a skillet.
Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks

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.

Get the recipe 

RELATED ARTICLES

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

- Advertisment -
Google search engine

Most Popular

Recent Comments