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30 Easy Chicken Dishes from Real Simple

Updated November 19, 2009
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These top-rated chicken recipes are guaranteed to take the stress out of preparing weeknight meals.

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Chicken Souvlaki

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Chicken Souvlaki Recipe

Here's the chicken version of a classic Greek lamb dish. Chunks of chicken are tossed in a mixture of lemon juice and herbs before cooking, served over pita rounds, and topped with yogurt and cucumber.

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Mediterranean Chicken

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Mediterranean Chicken Recipe

Add Mediterranean flavor to chicken breast halves by stuffing them with a mixture of feta cheese and olive tapenade and cooking them in olive oil.

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Simple Roast Chicken

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Simple Roast Chicken Recipe

A basic roasted chicken recipe is a must in your weeknight dinner rotation, and you can add variety by using a number of different sauces and rubs.

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Maple-Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

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Maple-Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Savor the flavors of autumn by cooking the chicken with sweet potatoes and maple syrup. You can vary the recipe by using butternut squash in place of the potatoes.

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Roast Chicken with Olives, Garlic, and Thyme

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Roast Chicken with Olives, Garlic, and Thyme Recipe

Make a basic vinaigrette (that can be used in other recipes), add lemon zest, olives, garlic and thyme, and use it as a marinade for this tender, juicy chicken. With a pronounced lemon flavor, it's reminiscent of chicken dishes you might enjoy in Greece.

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Lemon-Honey Chicken With Olives

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Lemon-Honey Chicken With Olives Recipe

Achieve the perfect salty-sweet combination in this chicken dish featuring olives, kosher salt, lemon juice, and honey. And a bonus for this recipe is that you can make it a day ahead and reheat before serving.

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Chicken with Tomatoes and Thyme

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Chicken with Tomatoes and Thyme Recipe

Season the chicken with lemon, tomatoes, thyme and capers, then freeze up to 3 months until you're ready to cook. How great to have a meal this good waiting for you in the freezer!

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Roasted Chicken, Apples, and Leeks

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Roasted Chicken, Apples, and Leeks Recipe

Roast chicken thighs and drumsticks along with apples and leeks for a rich and savory one-dish meal.

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Mustard-Tarragon Roast Chicken with Egg Noodles

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Mustard-Tarragon Roast Chicken with Egg Noodles Recipe

Make a tangy mustard sauce by deglazing the pan with white wine, then spoon the sauce over the chicken and parslied egg noodles.

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Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

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Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potato Salad Recipe

Add roasted sweet potatoes and fresh spinach to skillet-browned chicken for a colorful, nutrient-packed meal.

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Chicken Curry

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Chicken Curry Recipe

Whip up this 30-minute chicken curry recipe and enjoy Indian cuisine in the comfort of your own home.

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Rosemary-Garlic Chicken

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Rosemary-Garlic Chicken Recipe

Online reviewers love this recipe for weeknight dinner and for entertaining, claiming that "it looks and tastes like it took a lot more prep time than it actually does."

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Fiery "Fried" Chicken

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Fiery "Fried" Chicken Recipe

Chili-garlic sauce provides the fire, but it gets tamed a bit with the addition of pineapple juice. After you toss the chicken in this sauce mixture, you dredge it in breadcrumbs and oven-fry to get the crispy coating.

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Honey Chicken Skewers with Grilled-Corn Salad

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Honey Chicken Skewers with Grilled-Corn Salad Recipe

This 10-minute recipe couldn't be easier to make (or eat!). Chicken breasts are skewered and doused in a salty-sweet glaze, then grilled to perfection and served with a simple corn salad.

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Chicken Thighs Braised in Garlic and White Wine

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Chicken Thighs Braised in Garlic and White Wine Recipe

This simple dish can be made using ingredients you should have in your pantry. Serve with long-grain white rice to soak up the flavorful juices.

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Chicken and Vegetable Pot Pie

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Chicken and Vegetable Pot Pie Recipe

Who needs butter? This pie gets its velvety richness from olive oil, wine, low-fat milk, and a double dose of vegetables.

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Chicken with Pesto Potatoes

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Chicken with Pesto Potatoes Recipe

Herby pesto potatoes are perfect nestled up next to baked chicken in this simple entree.

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Southwestern Chicken Soup

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Southwestern Chicken Soup Recipe

Use rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken in this easy Southwestern-flavored chicken soup.

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Chicken Cacciatore

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Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

This one-pot chicken cacciatore dinner is the perfect choice for Italian night.

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Ginger-Stuffed Chicken with Sesame Spinach

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Ginger-Stuffed Chicken with Sesame Spinach Recipe

This easy chicken dinner gets its sublte Asian flavor from ingredients like ginger and sesame seeds.

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Chicken Stroganoff

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Chicken Stroganoff Recipe

Swap chicken for beef in your stroganoff for a fresh twist on a classic comfort food meal. Serve over rice, pasta, or toast alongside a mixed green salad.

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Sautéed Chicken and Peppers with Coconut Rice

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Sautéed Chicken and Peppers with Coconut Rice Recipe

Coconut rice is just rice cooked with coconut milk. This island-flavored meal is simple, yet extremely satisfying.

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Golden Chicken with Tomatoes and Olives

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Golden Chicken with Tomatoes and Olives Recipe

Humble chicken breasts become luxurious when bathed in a savory sauce consisting of tomatoes, garlic, white white, and pimiento-stuffed olives.

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Chicken Posole

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Chicken Posole Recipe

Posole is a hearty Mexican soup made with hominy and a variety of fresh vegetables. This version has shredded chicken and gets its distinct flavor from jalapeno peppers, chili powder, cumin, cilantro, and lime juice.

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Chicken Teriyaki Meatballs with Edamame and Snow Peas

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Chicken Teriyaki Meatballs with Edamame and Snow Peas Recipe

These Asian-inspired meatballs are a new way to bring chicken to your dinner table. Green veggies provide a crunchy contrast to the chicken and rice.

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Rosemary Chicken with Zucchini

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Rosemary Chicken with Zucchini Recipe

This freezable one-dish meal roasts up nicely in any season. Flavors like mustard and rosemary complement both the chicken and vegetables.

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Spanish Chicken and Rice

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Spanish Chicken and Rice Recipe

Simmer seasoned chicken breast pieces, veggies, and rice together in a tomato and wine-based sauce for a flavorful and low-fat one-dish meal. Top the finished dish with chopped olives for a Spanish flair.

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Chicken Kebabs with Chickpea Salad

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Chicken Kebabs with Chickpea Salad Recipe

Chicken kebabs are marinated in a mixture of yogurt, garlic and spices before they are grilled to perfection. Roast potatoes would make a great side dish alongside the chickpea salad.

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Satay Chicken Stir-Fry with Snow Peas and Cilantro

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Satay Chicken Stir-Fry with Snow Peas and Cilantro Recipe

Stir-fry is one of the simplest ways to cook fresh vegetables and protein. This recipe calls for snow peas and broccoli, but feel free to subtistute any fresh veggies you have on hand.

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Chicken Potpie Empanadas

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Chicken Potpie Empanadas Recipe

This recipe only looks complicated, but in fact, it comes together in a flash! Store-bought ingredients like rotisserie chicken, refrigerated piecrusts, and frozen peas and carrots are the secret to this dish's simplicity.

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1 of 30 Chicken Souvlaki
2 of 30 Mediterranean Chicken
3 of 30 Simple Roast Chicken
4 of 30 Maple-Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potatoes
5 of 30 Roast Chicken with Olives, Garlic, and Thyme
6 of 30 Lemon-Honey Chicken With Olives
7 of 30 Chicken with Tomatoes and Thyme
8 of 30 Roasted Chicken, Apples, and Leeks
9 of 30 Mustard-Tarragon Roast Chicken with Egg Noodles
10 of 30 Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
11 of 30 Chicken Curry
12 of 30 Rosemary-Garlic Chicken
13 of 30 Fiery "Fried" Chicken
14 of 30 Honey Chicken Skewers with Grilled-Corn Salad
15 of 30 Chicken Thighs Braised in Garlic and White Wine
16 of 30 Chicken and Vegetable Pot Pie
17 of 30 Chicken with Pesto Potatoes
18 of 30 Southwestern Chicken Soup
19 of 30 Chicken Cacciatore
20 of 30 Ginger-Stuffed Chicken with Sesame Spinach
21 of 30 Chicken Stroganoff
22 of 30 Sautéed Chicken and Peppers with Coconut Rice
23 of 30 Golden Chicken with Tomatoes and Olives
24 of 30 Chicken Posole
25 of 30 Chicken Teriyaki Meatballs with Edamame and Snow Peas
26 of 30 Rosemary Chicken with Zucchini
27 of 30 Spanish Chicken and Rice
28 of 30 Chicken Kebabs with Chickpea Salad
29 of 30 Satay Chicken Stir-Fry with Snow Peas and Cilantro
30 of 30 Chicken Potpie Empanadas

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