Chicken/45 recipes

Stir-fried chicken and tender-crisp broccoli tossed with penne in a creamy Dijon mustard sauce. A lighter weeknight pasta ready in 45 minutes with no heavy cream needed.

Breaded mahi-mahi fillets pan-seared in olive oil, topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan, then baked until bubbly. A seafood twist on classic chicken Parmesan ready in 45 minutes.

Shredded chicken breast stir-fried with bamboo shoots, zucchini, and bell peppers in a bold chili bean and dark soy sauce. A fiery Chinese-inspired main dish ready in 45 minutes.

Chicken legs braised in broth, topped with melted Monterey Jack and smothered in sautéed tri-color peppers with lime, garlic, and jalapeño cheese. Tex-Mex comfort food in 45 minutes.

Golden-seared chicken with asparagus, snow peas, and baby peas in a silky tarragon cream sauce, finished with lemon zest over fresh fettuccine. Spring on a plate in 45 minutes.

Browned chicken breasts baked on a bed of cumin-toasted bulgur pilaf studded with sweet currants and crunchy almonds. A wholesome one-pan Middle Eastern inspired dinner in 45 minutes.

Bite-sized chicken simmered in white wine with broccoli and mushrooms, smothered in a silky garlic cream sauce. A cozy 45-minute dinner for two, served over pasta or rice.

Crispy coconut-crusted chicken strips with a tropical mango rum dipping sauce spiked with scotch bonnet, lime, and fresh ginger. Island vibes on a weeknight plate in under 45 minutes.

Oven-fried chicken with a balsamic-honey glaze and crispy breadcrumb coating. Five ingredients, one pan, on the table in 45 minutes. Healthier than skillet-fried with the same crunch.

Easy chili mac with ground chicken, elbow macaroni, and canned chili with beans. Just 5 ingredients and 45 minutes for a filling one-skillet weeknight dinner that serves up to 4.

Hearty Italian skillet loaded with chicken strips, Italian sausage, sauteed peppers, mushrooms, and fresh herbs in a white wine broth. A rustic 45-minute dinner that tastes straight from a trattoria.

Lean chicken breasts baked in white wine and lemon juice with tarragon, basil, and red pepper flakes. A light, clean dinner ready in 45 minutes. Pairs well with quinoa or spaghetti squash.

Grilled chicken breast crowned with a bright anjou pear relish bursting with radish crunch, fresh tarragon, and toasted almonds. A tangy balsamic-lemon sauce ties it all together in under 45 minutes.

Golden chicken, broccoli, and red bell pepper tossed with linguine in a garlic-butter sauce finished with fresh lemon juice and Parmesan. Quick, colorful, and on the table in under 45 minutes.

Sautéed chicken breasts deglazed with dry champagne and finished in a silky tarragon cream sauce. Quick, elegant, and ready in under 45 minutes. Optional prosciutto-stuffed variation takes it over the top.

Flattened chicken breasts stuffed with asparagus spears and Swiss cheese, rolled tight, and topped with a white wine-mushroom sauce spiked with tarragon and lime. Elegant, light, and ready in 45 minutes.