15-Minute Chicken Dishes

Tarragon Chicken

Brighten up the flavor of basic chicken breast halves with fresh tarragon and lemon juice and cook in the skillet for about 7 minutes for quick weeknight dinner.

Recipe: Tarragon Chicken

Chicken and Shiitake Marsala

Give a traditional Italian favorite an Asian flair with the addition of shiitake mushrooms and green onions. If you don't have Marsala, you can substitute dry sherry.

Recipe: Chicken and Shiitake Marsala

Chicken Scaloppine over Broccoli Rabe

A silky white wine pan sauce, flavored with parsley and capers, adds delicate flavor to a simple chicken dish. Pound the chicken scallopini-style to make quick-cooking rounds. This elegant-looking dish is a great choice if you're having company over and feel the need to impress.

Recipe: Chicken Scaloppine over Broccoli Rabe

Chicken and Summer Vegetable Tostadas

Sauté chicken tenders to minimize the cooking time for this easy chicken dish. Salsa and cilantro add a kick to the tender chicken and fresh summer vegetables. Simply spoon mixture into crisp tortillas and broil until the cheese melts for a Mexican-inspired meal in minutes.

Recipe: Chicken and Summer Vegetable Tostadas

BBQ Chicken Pizza

Add pizzazz to pizza night with this simple recipe that's packed with flavor from the tangy tomato chutney, smoky white cheddar cheese and chopped green onions. The recipe is a great way to use leftover chicken in a fun, easy, and flavorful way.

Recipe: BBQ Chicken Pizza

Asian Chicken Noodle Soup

The contrasting flavors of ginger, lemongrass and cilantro produce a delectable broth for this noodle soup. The chewy pasta softens after cooking, so it is important to let the soup rest five minutes before serving. The recipe calls for cooked chicken, so pick up a rotisserie from the deli, canned or pouches of chicken at the grocery store, or simply use leftovers.

Recipe: Asian Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken on a Stick with Italian Dipping Sauces

Crispy chicken and creamy Italian sauces make this recipe a keeper. The silky sauces can be made ahead and refrigerated until use, or store bought sauces can be substituted if you're short on time. This fun dish is perfect to let kids help too.

Recipe: Chicken on a Stick with Italian Dipping Sauces

Mozzarella Chicken Sandwich

Versatile chicken pairs perfectly with Italian flavors in this warm chicken sandwich. Pan-frying chicken seals in juices to produce rich flavors and saves time. Assemble chicken sandwich with creamy mozzarella cheese, aromatic basil and roasted red peppers and broil until cheese melts.

Recipe: Mozzarella Chicken Sandwich

Couscous Salad with Chicken and Chopped Vegetables

Store bought rotisserie chicken saves time in the kitchen without compromising on flavor. A tangy-sweet dressing tossed with crispy vegetables and couscous cranks out the sophisticated flavor in this simple chicken dish.

Recipe: Couscous Salad with Chicken and Chopped Vegetables

Walnut Chicken Salad

Add a delightful crisp to chicken by dredging it in a walnut and breadcrumb mixture and pan-frying. Serve over crisp greens and drizzle with a heavenly buttermilk-honey dressing. Best of all, this southern favorite cooks in under 10 minutes.

Recipe: Walnut Chicken Salad

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