It’s Monday: 12 plucky picks for a chicken dinner

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Ah, Mondays. Whether you’re a busy parent looking for a quick fix or someone who just wants to start the week right, these chicken recipes are your go-to. They’re simple, satisfying, and, best of all, they take the guesswork out of Monday night meals. So, let’s turn Mondays into something to look forward to, one tasty chicken dish at a time.

Oven Baked Chicken Thighs on a platter.
Oven Baked Chicken Thighs with Creamy Onion Gravy. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Oven Baked Chicken Thighs with Creamy Onion Gravy

Big, meaty chicken thighs are cooked with onions and garlic to make a wholesome and delicious dish, and that gravy? OMG!!! It’d make an old shoe taste great – but serve it on mashed potatoes instead!
Get the Recipe: Oven Baked Chicken Thighs with Creamy Onion Gravy

Chicken breast with herbs, cheese and tomatoes.
Mediterranean Chicken Bake. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Mediterranean Chicken Bake

Made in 1-dish and baked in the oven, this delish dish features juicy chicken breasts, tons of veggies, and tangy feta. It’s about as easy and good as dinner can get!
Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Chicken Bake

Chicken Marsala Meatballs in a black dish.
Chicken Marsala Meatballs. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Chicken Marsala Meatballs

Do your meatballs differently! These Chicken Marsala Meatballs have all the flavor of the restaurant classic dish but in fun-to-eat meatball form! What would you serve with these tasty meatballs!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Marsala Meatballs

Chicken Paprikash on a platter with gravy.
Chicken Paprikash. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Chicken Paprikash

Made entirely in your Instant Pot, this easy meal has a thick, rich, and smoky gravy that transforms humble chicken thighs into a delish dinner!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Paprikash

Grilled Bruschetta Chicken on a white plate.
Grilled Bruschetta Chicken. Photo credit: Grill What You Love.

Grilled Bruschetta Chicken

Imagine juicy, marinated chicken breasts topped with ooey gooey cheese and flavorful garlicky and basil-infused tomato bruschetta. That’s what this easy grilled recipe is all about, and with this much flavor in every bite, you’re sure to become a fan!
Get the Recipe: Grilled Bruschetta Chicken

Two bowls of soup on a table.
Chicken & Corn Chowder. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Chicken & Corn Chowder

Thick, rich, and creamy, this easy corn chowder is loaded with tender veggies, oodles of sweet corn, and chunks of tender chicken. It’s hearty enough to be a meal!
Get the Recipe: Chicken & Corn Chowder

Chicken tinga in a blue bowl.
Chicken Tinga. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Chicken Tinga

Packed with flavor and so good in burritos and tacos or loaded onto nachos, Chicken Tinga is the perfect Instant Pot recipe when you’re craving big and bold flavors!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Tinga

Creamy Italian Chicken on a plate.
Italian Chicken. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Italian Chicken

Herby, creamy, and loaded with veg, this Italian Chicken is such an easy IP meal! What would you serve with it?
Get the Recipe: Italian Chicken

Chicken Tinga Tostada on a plate.
Chicken Tinga Tostadas. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Chicken Tinga Tostadas

Chicken Tinga Tostadas are an explosion of flavor! Fun to assemble and delish to eat, these are perfect for family dinners and parties of all kinds!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Tinga Tostadas

Air Fryer chicken cordon bleu on a plate.
Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu

Crispy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor, making Chicken Cordon Bleu in your air fryer is super easy, especially when you take a few shortcuts!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu

A plate of chicken thighs.
Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Sticky sweet and loaded with garlic and honey, these easy peasy chicken thighs are bursting with flavor and juicy chicken! So easy and ready in literally minutes, you can be noshing on a delish meal in no time!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Smoked whole chicken on Ninja Woodfire Grill.
Ninja Woodfire Grill Smoky Whole Chicken. Photo credit: Grill What You Love.

Grilled Smoky Whole Chicken

Move over rotisserie chicken, there’s a new bird in town, and this whole smoky chicken done on a Ninja Woodfire Grill is too good to pass up!
Get the Recipe: Grilled Smoky Whole Chicken

Grilled Greek Chicken on a white plate with lemon slices.
Ninja Woodfire Grilled Greek Chicken. Photo credit: Grill What You Love.

Grilled Greek Chicken

Fire up your grill and infuse your meal with the sunny flavors of the Mediterranean! This Grilled Greek Chicken recipe is bright, bold, and sassy, and the moist flavorful chicken is perfect with any meal!
Get the Recipe: Grilled Greek Chicken

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