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37 Chicken Recipes Perfect For Spring

These recipes will have you feeling like a, well, spring chicken.

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PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING BARRETT WASHBURNE

We don't know about you, but warm spring days make us want to spring clean a lot of things...the house, our closets, and even our weeknight dinner recipe rotation. In honor of spring, we decided to add a bit of pep for our favorite chicken dinners that are sure to, well, make you truly feel like a spring chicken yourself (pun VERY much intended). These 37 light and bright chicken dinners are our favorite way to usher in the season, and we have a pretty good feeling you'll be making these recipes well into the summer too!

The more sunshine we get to enjoy also means less time we want to stay in the kitchen, TBH. Chicken, being such an easy, quick-cooking protein, makes it the most delicious option for those days you want to soak up ALL the sun. Most of these meals come together super-quick, like our creamy garlic chicken (which comes together in just 35 minutes!) and our strawberry spinach salad (a whopping 20 minutes). An amazing meal and plenty of time to work on your base tan? The true definition of a win-win situation.

Plus, we've got plenty of one-pot and sheet-pan dinners that will cut down on any post-dinner cleanup. Our one-skillet creamy Thai basil chicken and sheet-pan lemony chicken and potatoes with feta recipes are bound to be on your weekly repeat list, for sure.

If you, like us, can't get enough of all things spring, check out all of our top spring desserts, spring dinners, and spring cocktails to keep your spring fever going!

1

Creamy Peanut-Lime Chicken With Noodles

chicken with noodles and carrots in a creamy peanut lime sauce topped with peanuts
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Who can resist rice noodles bathed in an abundance of sweet and creamy peanut 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!

Get the Creamy Peanut-Lime Chicken With Noodles recipe.

2

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Pizza

chicken broccoli alfredo pizza cut into slices on a black baking sheet
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STLYING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

Chicken Alfredo and pizza are two kings of the comfort food realm, so when they join forces, you get something truly magical. Creamy Alfredo sauce is topped with sliced chicken, broccoli, and oodles of gooey mozz for a rich, saucy pizza that will revolutionize your weeknight dinner routine.

Get the Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Pizza recipe.

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3

One-Pot Farro With Chicken Sausage & Tomatoes

one pot farro with chicken sausage and tomatoes topped with fresh herbs
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

This one-pot dish is a flavor bomb that is packed with veggies. Chicken sausage, fennel, onions, and hearty farro are seasoned with pickled, mildly spicy pepperoncini and garlic to create a savory, stew-like rice dish. Topped with cherry tomatoes and lots of Parm, there's no better meal to welcome spring.

Get the One-Pot Farro With Chicken Sausage & Tomatoes recipe.

4

Chickpea Florentine Flatbread

chickpea florentine flatbread with cream, spinach, and parmesan
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

If you love cream of spinach dip, chickpea anything, creamy white pizza, and lots of melty cheeses, you’re going to love this spin on a traditional flatbread.

Get the Chickpea Florentine Flatbread recipe.

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5

Peruvian-Style Chicken With Green Sauce

peruvian style chicken drizzled with green sauce and served with lime
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

Our ever-popular Peruvian roast chicken will forever be one of our favorites…unless we need to get dinner on the table ASAP. If that's you this spring, lean on chicken thighs instead for that smoky, garlicky chicken with its crispy skin, in less than half the time.

Get the Peruvian-Style Chicken With Green Sauce recipe.

6

Sheet-Pan Tikka Masala

chicken thighs covered in a tikka masala sauce with pickled red onions and jalapenos on a sheet pan
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Our sheet-pan tikka masala is a fun way to enjoy a classic Indian dish, chicken tikka masala, at home in a slightly new (and easier!) way. It’s a foolproof way to get a whole dinner on the table using just a sheet pan.

Get the Sheet-Pan Tikka Masala recipe.

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7

Cornflake-Crusted Chicken Tenders

cornflake crusted chicken tenders dipped in honey mustard
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

If you’re looking for a kid-approved twist using chicken tenders, enter this cornflake-crusted chicken recipe. Perfectly sliced chicken is coated in a blend of crispy cornflake crumbs, and seasoned just right for the extra pop of flavor. These tenders aren’t just a meal; they’re an adventure on a plate.

Get the Cornflake-Crusted Chicken Tenders recipe.

8

Harissa Chickpea & Chicken Skillet

harissa chickpea and chicken skillet topped with mint
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

An ideal combination of spice, sweetness, and tang makes this skillet dinner taste like it took much longer than 45 minutes. In it, chickpeas are coated in a mahogany-hued sauce and caramelized under juicy, seared chicken thighs, resulting in a decadent, protein-packed dinner. Topped with citrus yogurt, this is a STUNNER.

Get the Harissa Chickpea & Chicken Skillet recipe.

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9

One-Pot Greek Chicken Chili

chili in a bowl with chicken, tomatoes, and green onions
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

Featuring tender pieces of dark meat chicken, creamy white beans, and tender veggies, this cozy Greek-inspired chili is the perfect filling-but-not-too-heavy dinner for those chilly spring nights.

Get the One-Pot Greek Chicken Chili recipe.

10

Chicken Shawarma Bowls

chicken shawarma bowls
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING BARRETT WASHBURNE

Meal prepping doesn’t need to be complicated, and these chicken shawarma bowls are proof. The longest step in the recipe is letting the chicken marinate, BUT that allows you to start cutting all of your veggies for the dish, so it's barely a wait at all.

Get the Chicken Shawarma Bowls recipe.

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11

Chicken Taco Torta

shredded chicken, veggies, and tortilla chips between two slices of bread
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

Mexican tortas are hearty enough to be special dinner-worthy, and none more so than these. Since this iteration is inspired by Americanized hard-shell chicken tacos, we completed it with shredded cheese, taco seasoning, and some crunchy tortilla chips. Feel free to top with your own faves to make it your own!

Get the Chicken Taco Torta recipe.

12

Caprese Stuffed Chicken

chicken breasts sliced and stuffed with mozzarella cheese, sun dried tomatoes and spinach
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

If your chicken dinner rotation is starting to feel too basic, let us introduce you to one of our faves: Caprese-stuffed chicken. Spinach, melty mozzarella, and sun-dried tomatoes all get stuffed into chicken breasts for a cheesy, flavorful dinner that's fancy enough for date night, but easy enough for busy weeknights.

Get the Caprese Stuffed Chicken recipe.

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13

Chicken & Artichoke Pasta Salad

chicken, artichokes, spinach, and noodles tossed with pasta
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

In search of a quick and easy lunch or picnic side that doesn’t compromise on flavor? Welcome to the party! Juicy marinated artichokes, briny Castelvetrano olives, and creamy cannellini beans dance with crisp arugula and crunchy pistachios in a zingy lemon vinaigrette to create the ultimate spring dish.

Get the Chicken & Artichoke Pasta Salad recipe.

14

Strawberry Spinach Salad

strawberry spinach salad with feta and pecans
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS

With sweet strawberries, herby chicken, tangy feta, and crunchy pecans, this summer salad will make even so-called spinach haters fall in love after just one bite. This light and fresh salad lets sweet flavors shine, but is complemented by the sharp textures and flavors of our other ingredients.

Get the Strawberry Spinach Salad recipe.

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15

Creamy Balsamic Chicken

creamy balsamic chicken
Andrew bui

If you’re familiar with our chicken piccata, our one-pan chicken & gnocchi, or our creamy Tuscan chicken, you know that for some chicken dishes, it’s ALL about the sauce. This one—with balsamic vinegar, heavy cream, and chicken broth—is a touch sweet, a little tangy, and super-delicious.

Get the Creamy Balsamic Chicken recipe.

16

Cheesy Asparagus Stuffed Chicken

cheesy asparagus stuffed chicken in a white dutch oven
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are the perfect meat for stuffing with delicious things. Here, a springy mix of asparagus, fresh mozz, and sun-dried tomatoes wakes up this weekday workhorse in a recipe that’s quick enough for Tuesday night, but special enough for a weekend dinner party.

Get the Cheesy Asparagus Stuffed Chicken recipe.

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17

Greek Chicken

garlicky greek chicken
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS

All this dish takes are a few basic ingredients (that you most likely already have on hand) to transform chicken thighs into an herby, garlicky dream. We paired this one-pan meal with roasted zucchini and asparagus, but you can switch it up with whatever is in season.

Get the Greek Chicken recipe.

18

Strawberry-Jalapeño Chicken

seared chicken breast smothered in smoky, spicy, chipotle jalapeno strawberry sauce and topped with strawberry jalapeno salsa
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

This strawberry-jalapeño chicken is bound to become your springtime go-to dinner. Seasoned chicken breast gets pan-seared until golden brown, smothered in a strawberry chipotle sauce, and topped with fresh strawberry-jalapeño salsa to create this playful, bright dish.

Get the Strawberry-Jalapeño Chicken recipe.

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19

Coronation Chicken

coronation chicken salad in lettuce cups with golden raisins and scallions
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Although it originated in the United Kingdom during Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation, coronation chicken is much like the chicken salad we all know and love here across the pond. It has all the makings of a classic dish—juicy pieces of chicken, a well-seasoned mayonnaise-based sauce, celery, scallions, and lemon juice for bright, fresh flavor.

Get the Coronation Chicken recipe.

20

Tequila-Lime Chicken Thighs

baked chicken thighs with lime wedges and jalapeno slices
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

We can’t think of a better reason to enjoy a margarita than with these tequila chicken thighs. With a sauce inspired by the classic cocktail (seriously), you’ll also have the ingredients on hand to mix one up while you cook and dine on this easy-to-make weeknight dinner.

Get the Tequila-Lime Chicken Thighs recipe.

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