17 Family-Friendly Chicken Recipes
Buttermilk Baked Chicken
Served with slaw or potato salad, this chicken dinner will feel like an indoor picnic. Any leftover chicken makes a great school lunch.
Recipe: Buttermilk Baked Chicken
Teriyaki Chicken Wings
Glazed with equal parts soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar, these wings sizzle under the broiler while you prepare a simple broccoli-studded rice.
Recipe: Teriyaki Chicken Wings
Breaded Chicken Cutlets with Sage
Fresh sage imparts Italian-style flavor to these crispy, pan-fried cutlets. Serve with steamed green beans and rice pilaf or potatoes.
Chicken Tetrazzini
Our freezer-friendliest baked pasta recipe makes one casserole that will serve four tonight, plus a second meal to freeze and pull out when you're in a pinch. This convenient dish features rotisserie chicken and frozen peas.
Recipe: Chicken Tetrazzini
Barbecued Chicken on Garlic Toast
The main elements in this super-indulgent sandwich — our top pick for most convenient chicken dish — can be found at your local market. When selecting bottled barbecue sauce, we prefer brands that have a short list of familiar ingredients and no preservatives.
Roast Farmers Chicken
For a comforting chicken dinner everyone will love, try this roast chicken recipe from Minetta Tavern chefs Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson.
Recipe: Roast Farmers Chicken
Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Cheese, Tomato, and Basil
With a few trusty toothpicks and a sharp knife, you can prepare this Italian-style stuffed chicken in minutes. Cooking chicken breasts on the bone ensures the delicate white meat will stay moist and juicy.
Recipe: Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Cheese, Tomato, and Basil
Chicken Stir-Fry Wraps
Most of the ingredients in this spicy, ginger-infused stir-fry are probably sitting in your pantry already. Serve with steamed rice and Sautéed Spinach and Garlic.
Recipe: Chicken Stir-Fry Wraps
Chicken Tenders with Creamy Honey Mustard
This is fast food you can feel good about eating. Children and grown-ups alike will love not only the crispy chicken, but also dipping it (and some veggie sticks) in the sweet, tangy sauce.
Slow-Cooker Chili Chicken Tacos
Hearty meats such as chicken thighs become fall-apart sumptuous after a long, gentle simmer in the slow cooker — the results are ideal for shredding into tacos or sandwich fillings.
Recipe: Slow-Cooker Chili Chicken Tacos
Chicken Potpie
This delicious recipe for chicken potpie comes from Chef John Delucie. He poaches the chicken in vegetable- and fresh-thyme-infused water for extra special flavor, but relies on convenient frozen puff pastry for the crust.
Recipe: Chicken Potpie
Light Chicken Parmesan
The secret to this healthier baked version of an Italian classic: the breading — only one side of the chicken has it; plus, whole-wheat bread subs in for white. A 10-minute homemade marinara sauce makes this dish special.
Recipe: Light Chicken Parmesan
Barbecued Chicken Pizza
Piled with sliced zucchini and shredded chicken and cheese, this barbecue-sauced pizza tempts kids and parents alike.
Recipe: Barbecued Chicken Pizza
Crispy Mustard Chicken with Carrots
You might expect rye bread and mustard on a sandwich, but here they make a very tasty crust for oven-baked chicken. A simple sauté of carrots and scallions rounds out the meal.
Slow-Cooked Tex-Mex Chicken and Beans
When preparing this memorable fix-and-forget chicken stew, use high-quality salsa to save time without skimping on flavor.
Pan-Seared Chicken with Shallot and Carrots
In just 25 minutes these seared chicken thighs will satisfy you any night of the week.
Apricot-and-Cheddar Chicken Melt
These sophisticated sandwiches are familiar enough for children. The chicken can be marinated the night before and broiled for dinner the day of. Pair it with a crunchy salad for a pleasant contrast between hot and cold.
Recipe: Apricot-and-Cheddar Chicken Melt
