The best clucking chicken recipes around

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Whether you’re a novice cook or a busy home chef looking for quick yet delicious meal options, these easy chicken recipes are here to save the day. From comforting classics to exciting twists on new ideas, try these unforgettable meals with the versatile star of the kitchen: chicken.

A skillet with chicken piccata in it on a wooden board on a white back ground.
Chicken Piccata. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Stuffed chicken breasts lined up in a baking dish.
Stuffed Chicken Breast. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska.

These stuffed chicken breasts are filled with delicious melty cream cheese, parmesan, and spinach. Baked in the oven these stuffed chicken breasts are so easy to make you’ll find yourself making them again and again.

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Cobb Salad

A big cobb salad on a platter with crispy chicken, avocados, eggs, tomatoes, all on top of greens.
Cobb Salad. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

This is what you make when it’s too hot to cook. Everything for this salad can be sourced from the local deli or grocery store. Simply put it together, and dinner is READY!
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Chicken Fajita Casserole

A plate of chicken fajita casserole with a fork and limes on the side.
Chicken Fajita Casserole. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

This quick dinner is assembled, baked, and served in under 30 minutes!! Plus it bakes in the oven so you can do other things while it’s baking!

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Ruth Chris Stuffed Chicken

Copycat Ruth Chris Stuffed Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.
Copycat Ruth Chris Stuffed Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

Make this quick and easy Ruth Chris Stuffed Chicken for dinner tonight. This budget-friendly meal boasts chicken breasts stuffed with a rich blend of cream cheese, cheddar cheese, dry Ranch seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce. Bake until golden brown, and then sit down to dine on a restaurant-style comfort food copycat recipe at home with only 10 minutes of active prep time.
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Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad

A crispy buffalo chicken salad featuring crispy chicken, buffalo sauce, blue cheese, and dressing.
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Start with pre-cooked crispy chicken OR spicy chicken. Lay it on top of a bed of fresh greens, add blue cheese and dressing, and of course, more buffalo sauce!

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Cast Iron Chicken Thighs

Cast Iron Chicken thighs in a cast iron skillet.
Cast Iron Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Ready in under 30 minutes, this Cast Iron Chicken has a wonderfully crisp, savory, salty exterior with a tender, juicy interior that can’t be matched.
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Crispy Chicken Tenders

Crispy chicken tenderloins on a plate with bbq sauce.
Crispy Chicken Tenders. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska

These are FRESH homemade Air Fryer Chicken Tenders. Made from scratch in UNDER 20 minutes these chicken strips will be a recipe you turn to again and again. They are in the WEEKLY rotation in our home.

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Chicken Piccata

A cast iron frying pan with chicken piccata and a lemon wedge on the side on a white background.
Chicken Piccata in a cast iron skillet. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Chicken Piccata is quick to make and tastes better than it should! It features thin chicken cutlets and a creamy piccata sauce with sundried tomatoes, capers, and a fresh taste of lemon.

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Perfect Baked Chicken Breasts

Perfectly Juicy Baked Chicken Breasts on plate with kale and tomato
Perfectly Juicy Baked Chicken Breasts. Photo credit: Glenda Embree Blog.

Perfect Baked Chicken Breasts are one of my main go-to quick-fix dinners. The prep takes only minutes and the chicken is savory, juicy and tender every single time. Great for meal prepping. Use leftovers in tons of other dishes.
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Wendy’s Jalapeno Popper Salad

A jalapeno popper salad on a big platter full of lettuce, greens, crispy chicken, bacon, jalapenos, and more!
Wendy’s Jalapeno Popper salad. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Love a good spicy salad with chicken, veggies, AND jalapeno poppers?? You have to try this “almost Wendy’s Jalapeno Popper Salad” We think you’ll like it!

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Honey Mustard Chicken and Brussels Sprouts Salad

Honey mustard chicken and brussels sprouts salad on plates.
Honey Mustard Chicken and Brussels Sprouts Salad. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Sweet and tart apples and pomegranates combine in this chicken, and Brussels sprouts salad recipe brought together with a delicious and easy honey mustard dressing.

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Sesame Avocado Asian Chicken Salad

Overhead view of salads on plates.
Sesame Avocado Asian Chicken Salad. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This Asian chicken salad with honey ginger dressing is a delicious and easy meal salad that can be enjoyed year-round. Loaded with chicken, cabbage, avocado, carrots, edamame beans, almonds, green onions, and cilantro, it’s a must-try recipe that can be customized with sesame sticks or other toppings.

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Easy Fried Chicken

Easy Fried Chicken on a plate.
Fried Chicken. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska

If you LOVE Fried Chicken but hate the mess LISTEN UP!! Make it in the air fryer, no deep frying is needed. Air Fryer Fried Chicken is LIFE-changing. If your love language is fried chicken (like mine is) then you need this great recipe.

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BBQ Chicken in the Oven

Oven BBQ chicken in a tray with a salad.
Oven BBQ Chicken. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska.

This easy bbq chicken is so quick to make you’ll quickly add it to your weekly meal plans! Moist and delicious, you’ll never want to bbq chicken on the grill!

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Panko Chicken

Crispy panko chicken with herbs and tomatoes on the plate.
Panko Chicken. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska

The flavorful panko bread crumb coating on the chicken cooks up crispy, brown, and perfect in the air fryer while the inside of the chicken is nice and juicy. You can enjoy this chicken on its own, or with your favorite dipping sauce, or even add it to your favorite dinner salad for an easy meal!

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Chicken Taco Soup

Chicken taco soup with all the taco toppings on top of it.
Chicken Taco Soup. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Creamy chicken taco soup is the easiest weeknight dinner. All the flavors of tacos plus tacos toppings make this popular with everyone, kids and adults alike!

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Grilled Chicken Tenders

Grilled Chicken Tenders on a plate with ranch dipping sauce and bell pepper strips.
Grilled Chicken Tenders. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska

Chicken tenderloins tossed with oil and a blend of seasonings cook up in the air fryer quickly for a juicy grilled chicken flavor that beats grilling every single day!

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Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Chicken Pot Pie soup in a pot with a ladle.
Chicken Pot Pie Soup. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska

Everything you love about chicken pot pie but in a soup. Easy as can be and oh-so delicious this soup will become a family favorite!

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Crispy Chicken Salad

Crispy chicken salad drizzled with dressing.
Crispy Chicken Salad. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Finally, a Crispy Chicken Salad you can enjoy at home. This is one of those salads that are always popular in restaurants, and now you can make it at home!

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Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Chicken Gnocchi Soup in a bowl with a spoon.
Chicken Gnocchi Soup. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska

So quick, so delicious, SO EASY! This soup is perfect anytime you need a dinner everyone will enjoy.

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