57 quick chicken recipes

Wood-smoked chicken thighs sliced and served on grilled flour tortillas with bright tomato salsa and creamy avocado relish. A quick, smoky Mexican-inspired meal for 8.

Quick couscous bowl: pearl couscous steeped in chicken broth, topped with sauteed zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and a can of minestrone. 20-minute pantry dinner that feels homemade.

Boneless chicken breasts grilled with a tangy homemade barbecue sauce sharpened with horseradish, cider vinegar, and brown sugar. A quick-fire weeknight grill recipe with bold, glossy glaze.

Shrimp couscous paella: a microwave twist on Spanish paella with chicken, shrimp, saffron, peas, and red pepper, finished with quick-cooking couscous. Weeknight dinner in 30 minutes.

A quick, fun Halloween soup made with artichoke hearts, celery, and rice with chicken. Just toss everything together, simmer, and serve with crackers.

Homemade baby food blending cooked chicken, brown rice, ripe peach, and a sprinkle of wheat germ for a nutrient-rich first-foods meal. Quick to make and gentler on small tummies than store-bought.

Inspired by the chicken tortilla soup I had at Crocodile Café this tortilla soup comes together quickly and delivers loads of fresh Mexican recipe flavor.

Light chicken and ham soup with courgettes, mushrooms, and a touch of soy sauce, thickened with cornstarch. A quick, low-calorie bowl ready in minutes.

Bow tie pasta tossed with honey-soy marinated chicken, red bell peppers, and scallions. A quick Asian-inspired weeknight dinner with a sweet, tangy, savory glaze.

Quick shortcut Chicken Alfredo with jarred sauce, peas, bacon bits, and crispy French-fried onions over pasta. A weeknight crowd-pleaser ready in under 45 minutes.

White bean chili with five spices: cumin, coriander, oregano, cloves, and cayenne, simmered in chicken broth with green chiles. A quick, light chili ready in 30 minutes.

Quick Chinese marinade with soy sauce, honey, five-spice, and chili sauce. Perfect for BBQ pork, chicken, or ribs. Ready in 5 minutes, makes 3/4 cup.

Light chicken salad sandwich filling with shredded carrots, celery, grated onion, and light mayo. Make it ahead and stash it in the fridge for quick lunches all week.

Green peas with curried mushrooms sauteed in chicken broth and finished with creamy low-fat yogurt. A quick, healthy Indian-inspired vegetable side dish ready in 25 minutes.

Microwave Cajun spiced chicken drumsticks marinated in vegetable juice, hot sauce, and vinegar. Served over rice with a tangy vegetable sauce. Quick, low-fat, and ready in an hour.

Simple, quick and easy homemade soup that is low in fat, a meal by itself. It is even low carb and even the kids love this chicken noodle soup.