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Chicken Tonight

November 17, 2010
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Credit: Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey
Get dinner on the table in no time with a weekly collection of chicken recipes that are quick, easy, and guaranteed to please your family.
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Green Chile-Chicken Stew

Credit: Jim Henkens

Despite being loaded with peppers and chiles, the heat of this stew is not overwhelming.


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Roasted Chicken Thighs Provençal

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Aromatic rosemary and thyme transport your tastebuds straight to the hills of Provence in this succulent, one-pan chicken recipe.


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Seoul-ful Chicken with Minted Cucumbers

Credit: Photo: Howard L. Puckett; Styling: Lydia Degaris-Pursell

Fresh, minted cucumbers paired with spicy Serrano chiles showcase Korean flavors in this sweet and spicy chicken dish.


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Quick Coq au Vin

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

We've found that a combination of juicy chicken thighs, mushrooms, carrots and bacon, cooked in a rich red wine sauce provides unbeatable flavor in much less time than the traditional French dish.


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Chicken Tagine with Pine-nut Couscous

Credit: Dan Goldberg

Bold, aromatic spices including cinnamon, tumeric, and coriander bring life to this Moroccan-inspired chicken dish.


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Honey-Pecan Chicken Thighs

Crispy, crunchy chicken drizzled with a spicy honey mustard sauce is soon to become a favorite chicken dish.


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Osso Buco-Style Chicken Thighs

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

Savor the flavors of Italy in this easy chicken dish packed with onions, carrots, white wine, and tomatoes. Serve over creamy polenta and top with gremolata for a zesty finishing touch.


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Chicken Paprikash-Topped Potatoes

Credit: Randy Mayor; Jan Gautro

A favorite dish in Hungary for decades, this easy chicken dish is packed with flavor from brilliant red, peppery paprika.


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Coq au Vin

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Cindy Barr; Sabrina Bone; Kathleen Kanen

Think of this classic dish as a French version of comfort food.


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Chicken Parmesan

Save money and enjoy Italian night at home instead of a restaurant.


Chicken Parmesan Recipe

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Garlic Roast Chicken

Credit: Photo: Anna Williams

Get amazing flavor when you place herbs between the skin and the flesh of the bird and put garlic cloves and herbs in the chicken cavity before baking.


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Chicken Cordon Bleu

Credit: Beau Gustafson

The recipe may sound fancy, but it's not hard to make. Simply pound boneless chicken breast halves and top each with prosciutto and mozzarella cheese. Roll up the chicken pieces, dredge in breadcrumbs and bake.


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Old-Fashioned Chicken Fricassee

Credit: Photo: Oxmoor House

A fricassee is basically just a stew, typically a chicken stew.


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Chicken Cacciatore

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Rose Nguyen

Using jarred pasta sauce instead of a homemade sauce makes this classic Italian dish easy, but red wine, fresh basil and shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese help keep it authentic.


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Timely Fried Chicken

There's just nothing better than homemade fried chicken, so why not make some for your family this weekend?


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Chicken and Dumplings

Credit: Randy Mayor; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

Treat your family to the ultimate comfort food, but take a shortcut and make the dumplings with a biscuit mix.


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Antipasto Chicken Sandwich

This sandwich combines all the flavors of artichokes, roasted red bell peppers, prosciutto, sun dried tomatoes, and olives in one package.


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Southwestern Chicken Soup

This brightly-flavored soup is a fall and winter favorite--super easy, quick, and always satisfying.


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Lemon-Herb Roasted Chicken

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner

One of the best ways to roast a chicken is in a clay pot. The outside gets crispy and the inside is as moist and tender as can be.


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Thai Fish Sauce and Lime Chicken

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Featuring the magic of a speedy pan sauce, this is a great go-to recipe for frenetic weeknights.


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Barbecue Chicken Pizza

Bring your two favorites--barbecue and pizza--together in a main dish.


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Chicken and Dressing

Credit: Jim Bathie

When you need a scoop of comfort, this hearty chicken and dressing recipe is sure to satisfy.


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Chicken-Vegetable Soup

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro

Add a variety of root vegetables, such as turnips and parsnips, to chicken soup for subtle sweetness and bite.


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Chicken Cordon Bleu

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You'll love the flavor combo of crispy, juicy chicken, salty prosciutto, and creamy mozzarella cheese.


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White Bean and Chicken Chili

Credit: Jen Causey; Food Styling: Ali Ramee; Prop Styling: Missie Crawford

White chili is a nice departure from beefy tomato-based chili, and just as hearty and satisfying.


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Chicken Cacciatore

This slow-cooker version of an American-Italian classic calls for a whole chicken that's quartered, then simmered with bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, and tomato.


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Lemony Chicken Breasts with Rice

Chicken and rice are perfect dinner partners, so simplify your dinnertime prep by cooking them together in the slow cooker.


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Mexican Crock-Pot Chicken

Get maximum Tex-Mex flavor when you cook chicken breast halves, onion and salsa in the slow cooker.


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Slow-Cooker Orange Chicken

Credit: Photo: Anson Smart

The addition of butternut squash and a fresh orange makes this braised chicken company worthy.


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Creamy Slow-cooker Chicken

Credit: Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

Spoon this rich and creamy chicken mixture over pasta, rice or biscuits for a home-style dinner.


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1 of 30 Green Chile-Chicken Stew
2 of 30 Roasted Chicken Thighs Provençal
3 of 30 Seoul-ful Chicken with Minted Cucumbers
4 of 30 Quick Coq au Vin
5 of 30 Chicken Tagine with Pine-nut Couscous
6 of 30 Honey-Pecan Chicken Thighs
7 of 30 Osso Buco-Style Chicken Thighs
8 of 30 Chicken Paprikash-Topped Potatoes
9 of 30 Coq au Vin
10 of 30 Chicken Parmesan
11 of 30 Garlic Roast Chicken
12 of 30 Chicken Cordon Bleu
13 of 30 Old-Fashioned Chicken Fricassee
14 of 30 Chicken Cacciatore
15 of 30 Timely Fried Chicken
16 of 30 Chicken and Dumplings
17 of 30 Antipasto Chicken Sandwich
18 of 30 Southwestern Chicken Soup
19 of 30 Lemon-Herb Roasted Chicken
20 of 30 Thai Fish Sauce and Lime Chicken
21 of 30 Barbecue Chicken Pizza
22 of 30 Chicken and Dressing
23 of 30 Chicken-Vegetable Soup
24 of 30 Chicken Cordon Bleu
25 of 30 White Bean and Chicken Chili
26 of 30 Chicken Cacciatore
27 of 30 Lemony Chicken Breasts with Rice
28 of 30 Mexican Crock-Pot Chicken
29 of 30 Slow-Cooker Orange Chicken
30 of 30 Creamy Slow-cooker Chicken

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