Recipe Sifter

Budget-friendly chicken noodle casserole with fresh spinach, cottage cheese, cheddar, and pimiento. Works with turkey, ham, or tuna for a flexible weeknight dinner.

Chinese chicken with fermented black beans (dow see), green peppers, and sherry in a savory sauce. A classic Cantonese wok dish with proper velveting technique.

Southern-style country captain chicken: floured and pan-browned chicken pieces baked in a curry-spiced tomato sauce with onion, green pepper and garlic, topped with raisins and slivered almonds. A Lowcountry classic with Indian roots.

Chicken noodle casserole with cooked chicken, tender broccoli, egg noodles, and cream of mushroom soup. Four-ingredient weeknight bake that uses up leftover roast chicken.

Homestyle chicken noodle soup loaded with egg noodles, tender chicken, carrots, celery, and onion in a savory broth. One pot, 40 minutes, and pure comfort in every spoonful.

A whole chicken and ham steamed with ginger and sherry, chopped Chinese-style, and served with stir-fried broccoli under a glossy rock sugar glaze. An impressive traditional Chinese banquet dish.

Sri Lankan chicken buriyani layers spice-braised chicken with cardamom and clove-scented rice. Curry leaves, lemongrass, and Worcestershire sauce give this biryani its distinct island character.

Curried chicken and apple soup with golden sautéed onions and celery, pureed smooth with stock, then chilled and finished with cold cream for silky texture.

Fiery Indonesian chicken braised with lemongrass, chilies, and a fragrant spice paste, then simmered with green beans until tender. Bold, aromatic, and built for heat lovers.

Trail-friendly arroz con pollo made with freeze-dried chicken, dried peas, saffron, and rice. A lightweight backpacking meal ready in 25 minutes.

The classic chicken salad gets a welcome twist in this impressive weeknight wonder. Chicken salad goes casserole, with crunch.

A hearty Hungarian soup loaded with beef, chicken, root vegetables, mushrooms, and handmade egg noodles. This rustic Bakony-style broth gets its depth from simmering two meats together, then finished with a swirl of sour cream.

Low-calorie curried chicken with toasted almonds, diced apple, mushrooms, and a creamy lemon sauce. A smart way to turn leftover chicken into a new meal. Serves 5.

Crunchy coleslaw, chicken, and crushed pineapple tossed in low-fat dressing and rolled in whole wheat tortillas. A no-cook lunch wrap ready in 30 minutes with tropical crunch.

Feel the island fever with this succulent chicken dish that has a wonderful fruity flavor.

Freshly ground cardamom, cloves, and cumin give this yogurt-marinated chicken biryani its heady, aromatic punch. Served over saffron rice, it's a weeknight-friendly take on an Indian classic.