End the week right: 15 Sunday chicken delights!

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Ending the weekend right means enjoying a hearty, delightful dinner that feels special but isn’t a chore to make, and what fits the bill better than chicken? It’s that versatile, always-delicious staple that everyone loves! In this compilation, we’ve gathered 15 chicken dinners that are perfect for your Sunday evenings.

They’re quick to prepare and packed with flavors, ensuring your last meal of the weekend is anything but boring. Whether you are into spicy, sweet, or savory, there’s a dish here that’ll tickle your fancy, including options that cater to various dietary needs. So, grab your apron, pick your favorite, and let’s make the closing meal of the weekend a memorable one!

Stuffed chicken marsala in a cast iron skillet.
Stuffed Chicken Marsala. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Honey garlic chicken in a bowl served over rice.
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Why opt for takeout when you can make this healthier slow cooker honey garlic chicken at home? Sticky, sweet, and addictive, this easy recipe with pineapple pieces will undoubtedly become a family favorite.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Sheet Pan Chicken & Sweet Potatoes

Roasted chicken thighs with sweet potatoes and pecans.
Sheet Pan Chicken & Sweet Potatoes. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This simple dinner of chicken and sweet potatoes with caramelized pecans is a one-sheet-pan wonder, getting your Sunday dinner ready in no time.
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Chicken & Sweet Potatoes

Buffalo Chicken Orzo Soup

Buffalo chicken soup with orzo served in a bowl with blue cheese crumbles and green onion.
Buffalo Chicken Orzo Soup. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

If you adore buffalo wings, this cheesy, spicy buffalo chicken soup with orzo is a must-try! It’s simple and quick, ready in just 30 minutes, ideal for a cozy Sunday night.
Get the Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Orzo Soup

Sheet Pan Roasted Peri Peri Chicken

Spatchcock chicken with peri peri seasoning on a baking sheet with green beans and sweet potatoes.
Sheet Pan Roasted Peri Peri Chicken. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This flavorful peri peri chicken dinner is full of spices and cooked on just one pan, ready in just 35 minutes, an unbelievable quick fix for Sunday night.
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Roasted Peri Peri Chicken

Creamy Turmeric Chicken with Chickpeas

Turmeric chicken with chickpeas over rice.
Creamy Turmeric Chicken with Chickpeas. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This creamy turmeric chicken is an easy one-skillet meal with hearty chickpeas, making it a delicious option to serve over rice with a cilantro garnish on a Sunday evening.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Turmeric Chicken with Chickpeas

Goat Cheese Fried Chicken with Cherry Sauce

Fried chicken with goat cheese cherry sauce over white rice in a bowl.
Goat Cheese Fried Chicken with Cherry Sauce. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

With its crispy exterior, creamy goat cheese sauce, and tarragon tart cherries, this goat cheese fried chicken is an outrageously delicious way to end your weekend.
Get the Recipe: Goat Cheese Fried Chicken with Cherry Sauce

Sheet Pan Maple Mustard Chicken

Maple mustard chicken breasts with brussels sprouts, squash and cranberries.
Sheet Pan Maple Mustard Chicken. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This simple dinner, combining maple mustard chicken breasts with Brussels sprouts, squash, and cranberries, is all baked together on one pan, making Sunday dinner a breeze.
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Maple Mustard Chicken

Maple Miso Chicken

Maple miso chicken in cast iron skillet.
Maple Miso Chicken. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Simple yet incredibly delicious, this sweet and savory miso chicken is coated in a buttery glaze and bakes to golden perfection, making it a luscious option for Sunday dinner.
Get the Recipe: Maple Miso Chicken

Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Eggplant

Cheesy chicken stuffed eggplant on a baking sheet.
Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Eggplant. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This easy 30-minute stuffed eggplant recipe is filled with chicken and cheddar cheese, making it a great dinner option to end your Sunday on a delicious note.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Eggplant

Cheddar Chicken Bake

Chicken cheddar quinoa casserole in a pyrex dish.
Cheddar Chicken Bake. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This cheddar chicken quinoa bake is a healthy casserole everyone will love. Using leftover rotisserie chicken makes it a simple and affordable dinner, perfect to wrap up the weekend.
Get the Recipe: Cheddar Chicken Bake

Pecan Crusted Chicken

Pecan crusted chicken cut into slices on a plate with honey dijon sauce and green beans.
Pecan Crusted Chicken. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This pecan crusted chicken, crunchy and packed with flavor, is served with a standout honey dijon yogurt sauce, making this an easy weeknight meal that everyone will ask for over and over.
Get the Recipe: Pecan Crusted Chicken

Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Poblano peppers stuffed with chicken and cheese.
Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These chicken-stuffed poblano peppers are decadent, packed with melted cheese, black beans, and Mexican spices, offering major comfort food vibes for a relaxing Sunday evening.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Stuffed Chicken Marsala

Stuffed chicken marsala in a cast iron skillet.
Stuffed Chicken Marsala. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This stuffed chicken marsala is an innovative twist on the classic Italian dish with melted mozzarella, tomato butter, and fresh basil cooked inside the chicken, offering a savory end to your weekend.
Get the Recipe: Stuffed Chicken Marsala

Cream Cheese Chicken

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

Boring weeknight meals are a thing of the past with this cream cheese chicken! It’s creamy, indulgent, seasoned with flavor-packed spices, and full of savory goodness, great for a Sunday dinner.
Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese Chicken

Chicken Lime Soup

Spicy chicken lime soup in bowls.
Chicken Lime Soup. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This spicy chicken lime soup is a fusion of chicken noodle and chicken tortilla soup, making it a perfect spicy, noodle-less middle ground for a cold Sunday night.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Lime Soup

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