Chicken Tonight

November 17, 2010
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

Jim Henkens

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


Green Chile-Chicken Stew Recipe
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Roasted Chicken Thighs Provençal

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.


Roasted Chicken Thighs Provençal Recipe

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Seoul-ful Chicken with Minted Cucumbers

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.


Seoul-ful Chicken with Minted Cucumbers Recipe
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Quick Coq au Vin

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.


Quick Coq au Vin Recipe

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Chicken Tagine with Pine-nut Couscous

Dan Goldberg

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


Chicken Tagine with Pine-nut Couscous Recipe

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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.


Honey-Pecan Chicken Thighs Recipe
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Osso Buco-Style Chicken Thighs

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.


Osso Buco-Style Chicken Thighs Recipe

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Chicken Paprikash-Topped Potatoes

Randy Mayor; Jan Gautro

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


Chicken Paprikash-Topped Potatoes Recipe

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Coq au Vin

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

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


Coq au Vin Recipe
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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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Lemon-Rosemary Roast Chicken with Potatoes

Lee Harrelson

A roasted chicken is always appropriate for either a family dinner or for company. This one is infused with the flavor of the fresh rosemary and lemon.


Lemon-Rosemary Roast Chicken with Potatoes Recipe

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Garlic Roast Chicken

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.


Garlic Roast Chicken Recipe
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Chicken Cordon Bleu

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.


Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

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Old-Fashioned Chicken Fricassee

Photo: Oxmoor House

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


Old-Fashioned Chicken Fricassee Recipe

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Chicken Cacciatore

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.


Chicken Cacciatore Recipe
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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?


Timely Fried Chicken Recipe

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Chicken and Dumplings

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.


Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

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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.


Antipasto Chicken Sandwich Recipe
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Southwestern Chicken Soup

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


Southwestern Chicken Soup Recipe

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Lemon-Herb Roasted Chicken

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.


Lemon-Herb Roasted Chicken Recipe

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Thai Fish Sauce and Lime Chicken

Becky Luigart-Stayner

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


Thai Fish Sauce and Lime Chicken Recipe
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Sponsor Recipe: Creamy Chicken Florentine from Kraft

This super-easy chicken and pasta main dish features red bell pepper, fresh spinach, pine nuts and a cream cheese product that's made specifically for cooking.


Sponsor Recipe: Creamy Chicken Florentine from Kraft Recipe

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Chicken and Dressing

Jim Bathie

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


Chicken and Dressing Recipe

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Chicken-Vegetable Soup

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro

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


Chicken-Vegetable Soup Recipe
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Chicken Cordon Bleu

Beau Gustafson

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


Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

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White Bean and Chicken Chili

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


White Bean and Chicken Chili Recipe

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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.


Chicken Cacciatore Recipe
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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.


Lemony Chicken Breasts with Rice Recipe

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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.


Mexican Crock-Pot Chicken Recipe

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Slow-Cooker Orange Chicken

Photo: Anson Smart

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


Slow-Cooker Orange Chicken Recipe
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Creamy Slow-cooker Chicken

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.


Creamy Slow-cooker Chicken Recipe
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