35 Fall Chicken Dinner Recipes To Add To Your Rotation

The perfect centerpiece to any holiday dinner, the steps to make this chicken are simple: You season the bird (just salt & pepper!), then roast it at high heat until the skin is bronzed and crisp and the flesh juicy.

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Who can resist rice noodles bathed in an abundance of sweet and creamy peanut butter sauce? Not us! In this recipe, the prep actually takes longer than the cooking, so feel free to make some elements ahead. With all them behind you, the dish comes together in a snap.

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Grain bowls are a classic weeknight dinner I turn to again and again, and this harvest bowl is a regular in my rotation. With sliced grilled chicken, roasted Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes, a kale and Parmesan salad, all on top of brown rice, it's filling, healthy without being boring, and filled with plenty of produce.

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This classic Indian dish is our go-to when we order takeout, but it's actually so easy to make at home. The only ingredient you might not have already have in your pantry is garam masala, but you'll want to add it to everything once you've got a jar on hand. Serve this chicken tikka masala with homemade naan and basmati rice for the perfect meal.

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Sure, everyone loves chicken noodle soup. But, for some of us here in the Delish Test Kitchen, there's nothing that soothes the soul and warms us up like a big bowl of chicken tortilla soup.

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These baked chicken leg quarters are glazed with mustard, maple syrup, and herbs and then roasted on top of potatoes and carrots for an award-winning healthy fall dinner.

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Though we’ve made many versions (hi hello, chicken nugget Parm casserole), this classic recipe is the chosen one, the holy grail. It has everything you want in chicken Parm, full stop—fried cutlets shrieking with crispiness, a perfect blend of mozzarella and Parm, and a sauce that is full of life with basil and just enough sweetness.

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If chicken pot pie excites you but pie crust intimidates you, you’ve arrived at the perfect recipe. Classic chicken pot pie filling is baked into a stress-free casserole, and best of all, topped with buttery biscuits for that tantalizing golden brown finish. In a little more than an hour, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing casserole on your hands—no pie crust required.

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Just like all of our Marry Me dishes that came before, the sauce is something to obsess over. It’s perfect for sopping up with crusty bread or tossing with your favorite al dente pasta. Serve it up with a simple salad or your favorite roasted veggie to make this a well-rounded, satisfying meal for a Friday night.

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The combination of extremely flavorful + minimal effort is a must when we’re searching for weeknight dinner go-tos, and this Italian-American dish passes the test with flying colors. A classic recipe, chicken piccata combines thin and delicate chicken breasts with a tart caper, white wine, lemon juice, and creamy buttery sauce topped with briny capers.

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As a cozy weeknight dinner or an addition to your game day spread, chili is the comfort food staple we can’t get enough of. We’ve created our fair share of variations on the classic, but this white chicken chili is one of our all-time favorites.

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If you're craving a classic chicken Parm but don't feel like frying—this is the dinner for you. Cheesy, flavorful chicken meatballs are baked in a skillet with a homemade tomato sauce and plenty of cheese, until bubbling and delicious. The best part? It's ready in 30 minutes!

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Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian-American dish that's crowd-pleasing, quick, and irresistible. The slightly sweet and savory sauce made of mushrooms, aromatics, and Marsala wine is straight-up drinkable, thanks to the not-so-traditional addition of heavy cream.

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Originally a Mexican street food, enchiladas began simply as rolled tortillas dipped in chili sauce. As Mexican immigrants moved into Texas, also known as Tejanos, they brought their culinary traditions with them, adapting them along the way to create the Tex-Mex cuisine we know and love today. These enchiladas fall somewhere in between, but they're definitely Tex-Mex at their core.

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Picture a creamy and comforting casserole made with onions, peas, and tender chicken, all topped with a crown of crispy tater tots. No fussing with pie crusts here—just a crunchy, seasoned potato in every bite.

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Let's admit it: It can feel challenging to find a new way to eat chicken. Sure, a roast chicken is a crowd-pleaser and chicken cutlets hit the spot, but sometimes you want an extra intense hit of flavor. Enter this creamy pumpkin & Parmesan chicken skillet, a one-pan dish that bathes chicken breasts in a garlicky pumpkin cream sauce.

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Chicken noodle soup is one of the world’s most beloved comfort foods, and we definitely took that to heart when creating this recipe. Chunks of juicy chicken mingle with carrots, celery, and tender egg noodles in a deep, savory broth for a soup that will transport you right back to Grandma’s table after just one spoonful.

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Chicken is a blank canvas for the simplest as well as the most complex dinner situations. In this version, the smokey warm bourbon, zingy mustard, sharp cheddar, and heavy cream allow the apples and chicken to really pop off. It's a wonderful dish on its own, but if you want to mix things up even further, you can spoon the sauce over long-grain rice or roasted potatoes. And if you’re feeling adventurous, combine those apples with linguine or ziti.

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With a creamy, cheesy sauce and tender chicken breasts, this is the pasta dish we turn to time and time again when we're craving the ultimate comfort meal. If you've never made pasta sauce from scratch before—this is where you should start. Fair warning: No jarred pasta sauce may compare after you've made this homemade recipe.

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Craving chicken Parm but not in the mood for all the time it requires to prepare this labor of love dish? Opt for our chicken nugget Parmesan casserole instead. This comforting dish has all the cheesy flavor you know and crave, but with simple shortcuts to cut down on all that hands-on cooking time (and effort).

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