30-minute recipes with chicken: 31 to try

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Try one of these 30-minute recipes with chicken this week. Each are high in protein and are a perfect choice for a quick and flavorful meal.

Creamy Spinach Chicken Bake

A serving spoon serving of creamy spinach chicken bake.
Creamy Spinach Chicken Bake. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

Try this Creamy Spinach Chicken Bake where marinated chicken thighs are baked with a creamy blend of spinach, cream cheese, and mozzarella, creating a family-friendly dinner in just 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Spinach Chicken Bake

Creamy Skinless Chicken Thighs with Artichoke Hearts

Indulge in this Creamy Skinless Chicken Thighs with Artichoke Hearts – tender chicken thighs cooked with artichoke hearts in a creamy sauce with a touch of lemon juice, ready in 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Skinless Chicken Thighs with Artichoke Hearts

Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Chicken with creamy mushroom sauce in a pan.
Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

Discover Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce – a delicious and easy 30-minute one-pan meal, featuring tender chicken in a rich and creamy mushroom sauce.
Get the Recipe: Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Canned Chicken Patties

Enjoy these Canned Chicken Patties – ready in just 20 minutes and low-carb. They are perfect on their own, with steamed vegetables, or in a sandwich.
Get the Recipe: Canned Chicken Patties

Creamy Dijon Chicken

Pan of creamy dijon chicken with a spatula.
Creamy Dijon Chicken. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

Savor the flavors of Creamy Dijon Chicken, a delightful one-pan meal where seasoned chicken is topped with a creamy Dijon mustard sauce, fresh spinach, and crumbled bacon, all ready in 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Dijon Chicken

Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken

Treat yourself to this Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken – a one-pan skillet dish offering boneless, skinless chicken thighs in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce made with heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken

Keto Chicken Nuggets

Keto chicken nuggets on a plate with a cup of dipping sauce.
Keto Chicken Nuggets. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

Make and enjoy these Keto Chicken Nuggets – quick and flavorful chicken nuggets made with canned chicken, coated in crushed pork rinds, and baked until crispy.
Get the Recipe: Keto Chicken Nuggets

Sticky Sauce Chicken

Enjoy this recipe for Sticky Sauce Chicken, which features tender chicken thighs coated in a sweet and tangy garlic and ginger sauce.
Get the Recipe: Sticky Sauce Chicken

Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad Cucumber Boats

Bacon ranch chicken salad cucumber boats lined up on a plate.
Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad Cucumber Boats. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

Try these Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad Cucumber Boats – easy-to-make cucumber boats filled with a tasty chicken salad featuring canned chicken, bacon, and cheese.
Get the Recipe: Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad Cucumber Boats

Creamy Garlic Chicken

This Creamy Garlic Chicken is a balanced and straightforward one-pan meal served over cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Garlic Chicken

Green Chile Chicken with Leftover Shredded Chicken Thighs

Green chile chicken in a pan with a wooden spoon.
Green Chile Chicken With Leftover Shredded Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

Prepare this Green Chile Chicken with Leftover Shredded Chicken Thighs – a quick and simple one-skillet recipe, perfect for using up leftover shredded chicken thighs. If you don’t have leftover chicken on hand, use rotisserie chicken.
Get the Recipe: Green Chile Chicken with Leftover Shredded Chicken Thighs

Cheesy Fajita Baked Chicken

Savor the flavors in this Cheesy Fajita Baked Chicken – oven-baked chicken breasts seasoned with spices, topped with cream cheese, mini sweet peppers, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Fajita Baked Chicken

Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

Enjoy Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks – juicy and crispy chicken legs made in the air fryer in just 25 minutes, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

Creamy Ranch Chicken Skillet

Ranch chicken in a cream sauce in a blue skillet.
Creamy Ranch Chicken Skillet. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Delight in this Creamy Ranch Chicken Skillet – a creamy and flavorful one-pan chicken dish, perfect with pasta, potatoes, or rice.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Ranch Chicken Skillet

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Casserole

Savor this Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Casserole – a wholesome and satisfying 30-minute meal featuring tender chicken, nutritious broccoli, and a rich alfredo sauce.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Casserole

Kung Pao Chicken

Enjoy this flavorful Kung Pao Chicken – a Chinese dish with tender chicken, crunchy peanuts, and a savory-sweet sauce.
Get the Recipe: Kung Pao Chicken

Chicken Chop Suey

Bowl of chicken chop suey with fork.
Chicken Chop Suey. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Delight in this Chicken Chop Suey – a delightful stir-fry dish combining meat and vegetables in a savory sauce.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Chop Suey

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Savor the quick and easy Chicken Tortilla Soup, using pantry staples and leftover chicken, with customizable toppings.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Tortilla Soup

Air Fryer Chicken Caprese

Treat yourself to Air Fryer Chicken Caprese – chicken topped with mozzarella cheese and tomatoes, air-fried to perfection for a healthy and flavorful dish.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Caprese

Lemon Garlic Chicken

Make this Lemon Garlic Chicken – tender chicken infused with zesty lemon and aromatic garlic, prepared quickly in the Instant Pot.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Garlic Chicken

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

cheesy chicken bacon ranch casserole on white wooden background
Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Indulge in this Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole. It’s a comforting casserole combining tender chicken, crispy bacon, creamy ranch dressing, and melted cheese, ready in 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Italian Chicken Cutlets

Easy, quick, and deliciously crispy chicken cutlets seasoned with Italian flavors.
Get the Recipe: Italian Chicken Cutlets

Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken

Enjoy Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken – quick and flavorful chicken thighs with a sticky, sweet, and garlicky glaze made in the air fryer.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken

Cream Cheese Chicken

Cream cheese chicken in a white skillet.
Cream Cheese Chicken. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Delight in this Cream Cheese Chicken. It’s a savory and creamy chicken dish seasoned with five flavorful spices.
Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese Chicken

Chicken Tortellini Soup

Savor the comforting and flavorful Chicken Tortellini Soup, featuring tender chicken and cheesy tortellini, made even better with leftover rotisserie chicken.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Tortellini Soup

Black Pepper Chicken

Experience this easy and delicious Black Pepper Chicken – a flavorful stir-fry with a peppery taste.
Get the Recipe: Black Pepper Chicken

Chicken Marsala

Chicken Marsala with asparagus on a white plate.
Chicken Marsala. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Indulge in this Chicken Marsala – a creamy and flavorful chicken dish with a silky gravy featuring the sweetness of Marsala wine.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Marsala

Chicken Salad with Cranberries & Walnuts

Enjoy this Chicken Salad with Cranberries & Walnuts – a salad combining chicken breast, walnuts, and sweet cranberries for a tasty meal or sandwich filling.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Salad with Cranberries & Walnuts

Garlic Chicken Bite Skillet

Try this simple and flavorful Garlic Chicken Bite Skillet – a 20-minute chicken dinner with peppers, onions, and mushrooms served in a skillet.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Chicken Bite Skillet

Ninja Grill Wings with Jack Daniel’s BBQ Sauce

Ninja Woodfire Grill Wings with Jack Daniel's BBQ Sauce on a white plate.
Grilled Wings with Jack Daniel’s BBQ Sauce. Photo credit: Grill What You Love.

Savor the smoky and saucy Ninja Grill Wings with Jack Daniel’s BBQ Sauce – grilled wings slathered in a whiskey-infused sauce for a delicious treat.
Get the Recipe: Ninja Grill Wings with Jack Daniel’s BBQ Sauce

Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

Treat yourself to these Garlic Butter Chicken Bites – chicken breast in a garlicky buttery sauce paired with lemony asparagus for a delightful meal.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

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