Don’t know what to make for dinner? Chicken to the rescue!

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When you need to make dinner, and you don’t know what to make, thaw some chicken. And then get inspired! There’s so much you can do with chicken.

Make it creamy, make it soupy, make it crispy, make a salad, use the air fryer, bake it and on and on. This post is full of inspiring recipes to make chicken for dinner. What will you make?

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

Creamy Garlic Chicken

Creamy garlic chicken on a white plate with vegetables and mashed potatoes.
Creamy Garlic Chicken. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Quick and easy, this creamy garlic chicken dish is a family favorite! Serve it over rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta. Or use it over bread for an old-fashioned open-faced sandwich. When dinner ideas elude you, try this recipe!
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Easy Chicken and Dumplings

Soft dumplings in a white bowl with chicken and black pepper.
Easy Chicken and Dumplings. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

There’s nothing better than a hearty bowl of chicken and dumplings. Well, actually, there is! When it tastes like it cooked for hours but comes together quickly, that makes it even better.
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Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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

Surprise! Stuffed chicken is a quick and easy fix! These stuffed chicken breasts are filled with delicious melty cream cheese, parmesan, and spinach. Perfect for nights when a good dinner idea eludes you.
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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 cooking!
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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.
Get the Recipe: Ruth Chris Stuffed Chicken

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.
Get the Recipe: Cast Iron Chicken Thighs

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.
Grab the Recipe Chicken Piccata

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.
Grab the Recipe Easy Fried Chicken

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!
Grab the Recipe Panko Chicken

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!
Grab the Recipe Chicken Taco Soup

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!
Grab the Recipe Grilled Chicken Tenders

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!
Grab the Recipe Crispy Chicken Salad

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 are not sure what to make for dinner. It’s a sure winner with everyone
Grab the Recipe Chicken Gnocchi Soup

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