31 Chicken Recipes to Whip-up On A Weeknight

If you need some great chicken recipes ideal for a weeknight meal, I have you covered!  This list has 31 unique recipes that will get you through an entire month of meals! 

I’ve searched high and low for quick recipes that are simple for those days when everything has become too chaotic and you need something easy to feed the family.

Jump to:

• Weeknight Chicken Recipes
• One-pan Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl
• 30-Minute Garlic Butter Chicken with Asparagus
• One-pan Roasted Chicken And Sweet Potatoes
• Creamy Chicken Marsala 30-Minute Meal
• Classic Chicken Noodle Soup
• The Easiest BBQ Chicken Breast You'll Ever Make
• Simple Chilli Chicken
• Crunchy Barbecue Baked Chicken Tenders Recipe
• One-Pan Garlic Chicken Pesto Pasta
• Mexican Tinga de Pollo {Authentic Mexican Chicken}
• One-Pot Chicken And Mushroom Pasta
• Sweet Chicken Salad Recipe with Pineapple
• One-Pot Chicken Alfredo
• One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Bow Tie Pasta
• One-Pot Fiery Chicken & Vegetables Pasta
• Delicious Avocado Chicken Salad with Honey Mustard
• One-Pan Caprese Chicken
• Creamy Parmesan Pesto Chicken Skillet
• Cheesy Chicken Fajita Pasta
• One-Pot Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole
• Piña Colada Chicken Salad
• Creamy Chicken And Peas
• Best-Ever Keto Quesadillas
• Crispy Togarashi Chicken With Sesame Cucumber Relish
• Lemon Pepper Chicken
• 20-minute Thai Basil Chicken
• White Chicken Chili
• One Pan Lemon Parmesan Chicken And Asparagus 
• Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken
• Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken Thighs 
• Air Fryer Chicken Breast
• 📖 Recipe

Weeknight Chicken Recipes

I’ve started off by finding recipes that use chicken because most people already know how to cook chicken, and it’s an easy meat to prepare. Since it is affordable, versatile, and loved by most, it makes sense to include it in a list of easy weeknight recipes.

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One-pan Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl

Prep Time	5 Minutes
Cooking Time	25 Minutes
Serving Size	Serves 4

This dish is a new spin on the classic chicken fajita! Instead of putting everything into a tortilla, cook up some extra rice and create the same flavors. Now you have a sophisticated palate with the aroma and texture we all love. 

Once made, you can leave this dish in your refrigerator for up to 4 days, as either a pre-made lunch or a happy leftover for another day!

30-Minute Garlic Butter Chicken with Asparagus

Prep Time	10 Minutes
Cooking Time	15 Minutes
Serving Size	Serves 4

This is a staple weeknight chicken meal in my house. The simple garlic butter makes the chicken pop with flavor without too much effort from me. The asparagus basically cooks itself, making me feel like I’ve presented a well-balanced meal when I’ve barely done anything at all!

One-pan Roasted Chicken And Sweet Potatoes

Prep Time	5 Minutes
Cooking Time	20 Minutes
Serving Size	Serves 1

This quick dish is the simplest so far. All you need to do is season the vegetables and chicken, put them in an oven tray, and chuck them in the oven. It’s so simple it feels like you're cheating, but the combination of seasonings works to make the easy cooking still packed with flavor. 

If you need to cook for more than one person, then double up the ingredients until you get the amount you need. The only real difficulty might be getting them all to fit in your oven!

Creamy Chicken Marsala 30-Minute Meal

Prep Time	5 Minutes
Cooking Time	25 Minutes
Serving Size	Serves 4

This is a comforting meal, great for the nights where a storm has hit and you want to feel cozy. I also like to show this dish off when I have guests over. When it comes to your busy weeknights, this dish makes you slow down as you watch the cream boil. Breathe in those smells because it won't take long to cook!

Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

Prep Time	5 Minutes
Cooking Time	25 Minutes
Serving Size	Serves 4

Having premade soups in my freezer saves me from buying trash food on my way home from work. This is a simple dish that you can easily increase the volume with, so you can put some in Tupperware and use it on an even busier day.

The Easiest BBQ Chicken Breast You'll Ever Make

Prep Time	15 Minutes
Cooking Time	15 Minutes
Serving Size	Serves 4

This chicken is quick, easy, and delicious! You can have it on its own, or cook up some rice to go with it. Whenever I’m stuck on what to make, I whip out this family-friendly, foolproof recipe!

Simple Chilli Chicken

Prep Time	15 Minutes
Cooking Time	15 Minutes
Serving Size	Serves 4

This dish is easy, tasty, and makes you feel like you’ve spent a summer working at an Asian restaurant. You’ll love this dish so much that you’ll cook it even when you aren’t rushed for time!

Crunchy Barbecue Baked Chicken Tenders Recipe

Prep Time	10 Minutes
Cooking Time	20 Minutes
Serving Size	Serves 6

No more asking for McDonald’s when you start making these chicken tenders. The crunchy barbecue chips create a wonderfully textured crunch as well as delicious garlic and paprika taste.

Judging by the picture you might think this dish is hard, but trust me, it’s simple and fun! Everyone at your dinner table will love it!

One-Pan Garlic Chicken Pesto Pasta

Prep Time	5 Minutes
Cooking Time	20 Minutes
Serving Size	Serves 4

Pesto is a quick cook’s delight! It goes with almost everything and can be created as quickly as anything. Create this dish and see just why so many of us love this versatile ingredient!

Mexican Tinga de Pollo {Authentic Mexican Chicken}

Prep Time	5 Minutes
Cooking Time	30 Minutes
Serving Size	Serves 8

There is an amazingly rich flavor in this tender chicken dish. Using two forks to shred the chicken apart creates a beautiful texture that harmonizes easily with all the flavors we add to the pan. You’ll feel like a professional when you call everyone to the table with this dish!

One-Pot Chicken And Mushroom Pasta

Prep Time	5 Minutes
Cooking Time	25 Minutes
Serving Size	Serves 4

This meal feels like a feast. It is so rich and creamy that the whole family will feel full, even the ones who could eat you out of house and home!

Sweet Chicken Salad Recipe with Pineapple

Prep Time	15 Minutes
Cooking Time	20 Minutes
Serving Size	Serves 8

This recipe creates a delicious sweet and salty dressing to make a perfectly refreshing salad on a busy March evening. Double up the quantities to make sure even the hungriest kids have their fill.

One-Pot Chicken Alfredo

Prep Time	5 Minutes
Cooking Time	25 Minutes
Serving Size	Serves 4

This recipe is simple yet sophisticated, creating a dish you’d be happy to serve to anyone. With only 8 ingredients (most of which you can find in your refrigerator already), there isn’t any messing around to create this mouth-watering meal.

One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Bow Tie Pasta

Prep Time	5 Minutes
Cooking Time	25 Minutes
Serving Size	Serves 4

You’ve seen a couple of one-pot meals now and they are a great way to avoid excess clean-up after everyone’s done eating. Most one-pots can be made by children, and this recipe is no exception. Simple to prepare, and scrumptious to eat, maybe it’s time to ask your kids to make you dinner!

One-Pot Fiery Chicken & Vegetables Pasta

Prep Time	10 Minutes
Cooking Time	30 Minutes
Serving Size	Serves 2

This recipe is great for anyone who prefers a fiery kick to their dishes. You can use any type of chili powder to replace the Tasty Fiery Seasonings mix but the best replacement would be a mixture of sriracha, lime, and garlic.

Delicious Avocado Chicken Salad with Honey Mustard

Prep Time	5 Minutes
Cooking Time	32 Minutes
Serving Size	Serves 4

Perfect for a light dinner, this salad has a deliciously marinated and seared chicken that gives an amazing balance to this healthy dinner.

One-Pan Caprese Chicken

Prep Time	5 Minutes
Cooking Time	25 Minutes
Serving Size	Serves 4

This is a simple “throw it in the oven” kind of cooking. But something so simple doesn’t need to taste bland. These classic flavor combinations are perfect for a quick March dinner.

Creamy Parmesan Pesto Chicken Skillet

Prep Time	15 Minutes
Cooking Time	15 Minutes
Serving Size	Serves 4

Another creamy pesto dish, but this one is unlike all the others. You can probably tell by the picture alone as this dish will taste of a hearty warmth that reaches deeper than the other recipes.

Cheesy Chicken Fajita Pasta

Prep Time	10 Minutes
Cooking Time	30 Minutes
Serving Size	Serves 4

Almost like a Tex Mex dish, this cheesy chicken fajita pasta mixes the warm flavor of the cheddar with the zesty kick of chili powder!

One-Pot Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole

Prep Time	15 Minutes
Cooking Time	25 Minutes
Serving Size	Serves 5

This mixes the classic chicken enchilada with the wholesome rice casserole. This filling dish combines all our favorites and puts it in a super time-saving recipe.

Piña Colada Chicken Salad

Prep Time	25 Minutes
Cooking Time	40 Minutes
Serving Size	Serves 4

This recipe follows the classic taste of a Piña Colada but without the rum. Coconut and pineapple are a wonderfully refreshing mix, try out this recipe and see for yourself!

Creamy Chicken And Peas

Prep Time	5 Minutes
Cooking Time	13 Minutes
Serving Size	Serves 4

This simple creamy chicken and pea recipe is perfect for when you don’t even have time to nip to the grocery store!

Best-Ever Keto Quesadillas

Prep Time	10 Minutes
Cooking Time	35 Minutes
Serving Size	Serves 4

This isn’t a real quesadilla but a keto-friendly version is a great compromise when you are watching your weight. The shift in ingredients doesn’t make this dish more difficult either, so give it a go!

Crispy Togarashi Chicken With Sesame Cucumber Relish

Prep Time	20 Minutes
Cooking Time	20 Minutes
Serving Size	Serves 4

This is a Japanese-inspired recipe and you can taste the Asian influence on the traditional Italian Milanese. A quick and light dish for those hot days in March.

Lemon Pepper Chicken

Prep Time	15 Minutes
Cooking Time	45 Minutes
Serving Size	Serves 4

Haven’t heard of lemon pepper? Then it’s about time you learn about it! This seasoning is a zingy fresh flavor that can put a kick into any dish. See how this recipe handles the flavor!

20-minute Thai Basil Chicken

Prep Time	10 Minutes
Cooking Time	10 Minutes
Serving Size	Serves 5

The color of this dish is enough to make your heart race! My mouth is watering just looking at it! These bold flavors are a perfect way to end a busy March evening.

White Chicken Chili

Prep Time	10 Minutes
Cooking Time	40 Minutes
Serving Size	Serves 7

White beans are the hearty ingredient that makes this more than an average chicken and noodle soup. The jalapenos and chilis give it the kick you weren't expecting. So if you want to make a dinner that's both filling and hot, you’ve found your winner here!

One Pan Lemon Parmesan Chicken And Asparagus 

Prep Time	20 Minutes
Cooking Time	20 Minutes
Serving Size	Serves 5

Unlike the other lemon dishes on this list, this recipe has only a light layer of breaded parmesan, so if you wanted to keep your meal low carb, you’ve found a zesty friend in this recipe. 

Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken

Prep Time	10 Minutes
Cooking Time	40 Minutes
Serving Size	Serves 3

This creamy one-pot dish creates a wonderfully delicate and sophisticated flavor whilst being easy enough for your laziest days!

Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken Thighs 

Prep Time	10 Minutes
Cooking Time	30 Minutes
Serving Size	Serves 6

Artichokes are an amazing ingredient that doesn’t get used as often as it deserves to be. If you are a lover of artichokes too, check out this simple recipe!

Air Fryer Chicken Breast

Prep Time	10 Minutes
Cooking Time	30 Minutes
Serving Size	Serves 2

Worried about your chicken being too dry? Use an air fryer instead! It speeds up the cooking process and keeps your chicken moist. This recipe gives your chicken a light zesty flavor to relax you in the evenings.