Favorite Chicken Recipes from Southern Living

Updated September 22, 2009

Add these 5-star chicken recipes from Southern Living to your dinner repertoire. Our audience loves them and so will you.

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Skillet Chicken Pot Pie

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Skillet Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

No rolling pin is needed for Skillet Chicken Pot Pie. Refrigerated pie crusts give you a leg up in the preparation of this classic comfort dish.

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Lemon-Rosemary-Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

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Lemon-Rosemary-Garlic Chicken and Potatoes Recipe

Nicknamed "Anytime Chicken" by Test Kitchen Specialist Vanessa McNeil Rocchio, this winner of a chicken dinner is our new favorite roasting-pan supper for weeknights or easy entertaining with friends.

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White Lightning Chicken Chili

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White Lightning Chicken Chili Recipe

White Lightning Chicken Chili gets its name because it only takes 30 minutes from start to finish to get this one-dish meal to the table. Serve it with cornbread.

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Lemon, Orzo, and Meatball Soup

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Lemon, Orzo, and Meatball Soup Recipe

Lemon, Orzo, and Meatball Soup is our hearty twist on chicken noodle soup, featuring small grains of orzo pasta and savory chicken meatballs.

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Loaded Chicken-Bacon Pot Pie

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Loaded Chicken-Bacon Pot Pie Recipe

Deli-roasted chicken and puff pastry shortcut time; bacon, white wine, and mustard give the gravy and vegetables savory punch.

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Waldorf Chicken Salad

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Waldorf Chicken Salad Recipe

Add chicken and grapes to the classic Waldorf salad to make it a hearty main dish. This simple, 20-minute recipe makes a great make-ahead lunch.

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Chicken Enchiladas

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Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Chicken Enchiladas are a favorite Tex-Mex one-dish meal for most families. They're an easy make-ahead meal that can be frozen for up to one month. Think about these enchiladas when time is tight.

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Classic Chicken Tetrazzini

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Classic Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe

Make a classic comfort food recipe with this chicken casserole. This family-friendly dish takes less than an hour and provides a filling one-dish meal.

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Chicken and Cornbread Dumplings

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Chicken and Cornbread Dumplings Recipe

Make a classic chicken and dumplings recipe even more Southern by topping the vegetable-and-chicken-packed stew with cornbread dumplings.

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Chris Hastings' Chicken and Dumplings

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Chris Hastings' Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

Chris Hastings, executive chef at Birmingham's Hot and Hot Fish Club, showcases his family's favorite Chicken and Dumplings recipe, taking it to new heights by building fresh and unexpected flavors in the classic Southern dish.

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Fried Chicken Bites

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Fried Chicken Bites Recipe

Perfect for a picnic, these spicy fried chicken nuggets are great dipped in honey mustard or blue cheese dressing.

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Cajun Chicken Pasta

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Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

Dinner is easy with a spicy one-dish chicken and pasta meal. Bell peppers add bright color to this dish and a creamy sauce coats the pasta and chicken mixture for a totally satisfying meal.

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Honey-Pecan Chicken Thighs

Honey-Pecan Chicken Thighs Recipe

Add a tasty and crunchy coating to baked chicken thighs by dredging them in chopped pecans. To serve, drizzle a sweet and tangy mustard sauce over tthe crispy chicken.

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Maw-Maw's Chicken Pie

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Maw-Maw's Chicken Pie Recipe

Make an easy biscuit-like crust to cover the chicken mixture, and stir in mixed vegetables to make it more of a one-dish meal.

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Chicken-Vegetable Kabobs

Chicken-Vegetable Kabobs Recipe

Reviewers love both the ease and the tangy flavor of these tender chicken kabobs. Since you've got your meat and veggies on the skewers, all you need to add is a salad or some rice and your meal is complete.

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Peppery Chicken Fried Chicken

Peppery Chicken Fried Chicken Recipe

Turn to this recipe when you need a plate full of comfort food, Southern style. One online reviewer claimed that "it's just like Mama used to make."

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Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Online reviewers love this Italian-style classic for easy weeknight dinners. Serve over pasta and with a green salad, and you've got a family meal that's restaurant worthy. If you're not a fan of spicy tomato sauce, cut the amount of ground red pepper in half.

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Rosemary Grilled Chicken Thighs

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Rosemary Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe

This is an easy recipe for busy weeknights because you can combine the marinade ingredients and chicken in a zip-top bag right when you get home and let it marinate for as little as an hour. When you're ready, just put the chicken on the grill and cook for 10 to 15 minutes.

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Chicken Marbella

Chicken Marbella Recipe

This Mediterranean style chicken dish offers a perfect balance between sweet and savory with chicken pieces that are baked along with dried plums, capers and olives in a mixture of brown sugar, olive oil, and white wine. It's a great taste treat and a departure from the "same ol' chicken."

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Chicken Salad

Chicken Salad Recipe

Water chestnuts, chopped celery, and chopped bell pepper make this popular chicken salad recipe both colorful and crunchy. Because it has shredded chicken, it's great for spooning onto crackers or spreading on bread for a sandwich.

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Chicken and Dumplings

Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

Treat your family to an old-fashioned favorite, just like Grandma used to make. If you think making chicken and dumplings is hard, think again.

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Grilled Chicken With White Barbecue Sauce

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Grilled Chicken With White Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Online reviewers rave about this tender grilled chicken with the tangy white sauce, declaring it "their favorite grilled chicken recipe" and "perfect for a crowd."

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Pan-Fried Chicken-and-Ham Parmesan

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Pan-Fried Chicken-and-Ham Parmesan Recipe

Pan-fry chicken breasts, then top with ham and cheese and bake in the same skillet. Serve with herbed pasta and sautéed tomatoes for an easy dinner that's perfect for company or family.

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Creamy Tomato-Stuffed Chicken

Creamy Tomato-Stuffed Chicken Recipe

Stuff chicken breast halves with a savory mixture of cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, dried tomatoes and basil. It's an impressive dish that's surprisingly easy to make.

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Jan's Roasted Chicken

Jan's Roasted Chicken Recipe

Dinner doesn't get any easier than a 5-ingredient roasted chicken. And if you have chicken left over, you can use it in soups, salads, or sandwiches.

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