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Photo:
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Chicken is beloved for being nutrient-packed, easy to cook, and an excellent source of lean protein. Although buying a whole chicken has its advantages,
chicken breast
is more convenient and won’t take up the whole fridge. Most of these recipes are ideal for weeknight dinners, thanks to their simple ingredient lists and easy assembly. Whether it’s pan-fried, deep-fried, roasted, barbecued, or grilled, a well-prepared chicken dish can please a crowd when served right.
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Pâtes au poulet et au citron
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Fred Hardy, Styliste culinaire : Emily Nabors Hall, Styliste d’accessoires : Christina Daley
Ces pâtes crémeuses aux agrumes sont accompagnées de poulet croustillant en croûte de panko pour un dîner idéal en semaine. Comme les courgettes sont toujours disponibles, vous pouvez préparer ce plat tout au long de l’année. Le fromage à la crème rend ces pâtes riches et crémeuses, tandis que le citron dans le poulet et la sauce apporte une touche légère et rafraîchissante.
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Poulet Caprese au four
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Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner
This one-pan recipe makes dinner a breeze. In under 35 minutes, you can have this Baked Caprese Chicken ready to serve. It features boneless, skinless chicken breasts topped with tomato and mozzarella, imitating the flavors of the classic dish. A side of corn and green beans, covered in garlic herb butter, accompanies the chicken in the pan.
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Crispy Breaded Chicken Breasts
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You can never go wrong with panko-crusted chicken breasts for a simple, delicious weeknight dinner that pairs perfectly with any side dish. Serve with mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts, or an arugula salad for a complete meal.
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Spicy Grilled Chicken Breasts
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Morgan Hunt Glaze, Styliste culinaire : Margaret Monroe Dickey, Styliste d’accessoires : Claire Spollen
Une fois que vous avez cuit vos blancs de poulet à la perfection, les possibilités de sauces sont infinies. Nous avons inclus trois recettes que vous pouvez suivre, mais n’hésitez pas à faire preuve de créativité. Notre sauce piquante à la Nashville, notre sauce gingembre-ail-chili et notre sauce sucrée à la cassonade sont toutes d’excellentes options. Ces poitrines de poulet peuvent être servies avec à peu près n’importe quel plat d’accompagnement. Selon la sauce utilisée, nous recommandons d’accompagner ce poulet de macaronis au fromage, d’épis de maïs grillés ou d’une salade de chou épicée à l’ananas.
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Poulet farci aux asperges
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Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Kelsey Moylan, Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke
Vibrant, green asparagus and parsley along with bright red bell peppers make this dish pop with color. Gruyère cheese and creamy butter form a rich sauce that enhances the chicken.
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Hot Honey Chicken
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Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Ce poulet croustillant, sucré et épicé ne manquera pas d’impressionner toute la famille. Notre marinade maison au miel chaud, composée de seulement trois ingrédients, est la vedette de cette recette. Les restes de poulet peuvent être utilisés dans des sandwichs ou des salades le lendemain.
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Poulet lombard
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Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist : Torie Cox
Cette recette combine les délicieuses saveurs du poulet marsala avec le réconfort du fromage. Des champignons sautés et une sauce crémeuse recouvrent le poulet poêlé avant d’être cuits au four avec une couche de mozzarella et de parmesan.
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Chicken Cordon Bleu
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Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
This highly impressive meal will be the talk of your next party. Deli ham and Swiss cheese are wrapped in a thinly pounded chicken breast and then fried until the cheese is melty and the chicken is perfectly crispy. Serve with a side of mashed potatoes, green beans, or an arugula salad.
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Million Dollar Chicken
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Jen Causey, styliste culinaire : Emily Nabors Hall, Styliste d’accessoires : Julia Bayless
Cette recette doit son nom aux poitrines de poulet tendres et juteuses accompagnées d’une trempette au fromage à la crème et au bacon qui a vraiment un goût d’or. Les amandes tranchées ajoutent le croquant parfait des noix et les oignons verts égayent le plat. Ce dîner de 40 minutes peut impressionner n’importe qui et est suffisamment facile pour être ajouté à votre rotation de dîner de semaine.
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Poulet de Key West
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Will Dickey
A tart, sweet marinade made with oranges and lime juice is inspired by the vibrant flavors of South Florida. The longer the chicken marinates, the bolder the flavor will get. Pair this chicken with a hearty side of grilled corn on the cob, grilled potato salad, or even grilled peaches.
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Chicken Parmesan Casserole
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Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
This casserole dish is an easy alternative to classic chicken parmesan. There’s enough melty cheese and creamy marinara sauce for every bite of chicken. Fresh basil or parsley is garnished on top for a bright finish. You can use any leftover chicken to make sliders or sandwiches.
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Salade de poulet maison
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Caitlin Bensel ; Food Styling : Torie Cox
Tout le monde a besoin d’une recette de salade de poulet sur laquelle on peut compter et notre version est aussi bonne que possible. Nous restons simples en utilisant tous les ingrédients classiques comme le thym, le bouillon de poulet, le céleri, le citron et la mayonnaise. Le poulet de rôtisserie peut être utilisé dans cette recette, mais il est toujours préférable de le faire soi-même. La salade de poulet est un plat polyvalent, mais on l’utilise souvent dans les sandwichs, les roulés de laitue ou comme trempette pour les craquelins.
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Poulet et boulettes à la mijoteuse
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Caitlin Bensel ; styliste culinaire : Torie Cox
Chicken and dumplings is the definition of comfort food. Filled with seasoned shredded chicken, homemade dumpling pieces, flavorful broth, and a variety of vegetables, this dish is guaranteed to please a hungry crowd.
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Mississippi Chicken
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Fred Hardy II; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
You’ll only need to spend 10 minutes of active time on this easy chicken recipe. Affordable, easy-to-find ingredients make this dish the perfect go-to meal when looking for an effortless dinner. For serving, prepare mashed potatoes or cooked rice.
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Chicken, Sweet Potato, And Corn Chowder
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Photo: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall
There’s no ahead-of-time cooking required in this recipe–everything is prepared in the slow cooker. This chowder gets a pop of color from the sweet potato, red bell pepper, and corn. We recommend using bone-in chicken breasts for a more tender and juicy result.
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Copycat Chick-Fil-A Chicken Minis
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Rebecca Cummins
When that Chick-fil-A craving hits on a Sunday, you can make these chicken minis from home. Store-bought rolls make this recipe a little easier. The nuggets are marinated in dill pickle juice and seasoned to perfection with a buttermilk-cayenne pepper mixture.
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Lemon Chicken Soup
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Morgan Hunt Glaze; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen; Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey
This classic soup with a couple of yummy additions is the perfect cold-weather meal. We’ve added white wine, English peas, parsley, lemon juice, and zest to the original recipe for a little more flavor. Serve with a piece of crusty bread to soak up the broth.
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Marry Me Chicken Soup
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, cheese tortellini, and parmesan cheese come together to form one of our favorite easy-to-make comfort foods. This recipe comes together with ease in the slow cooker.
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White Bean Chicken Chili
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
This creamy, filling white bean chicken chili is bound to become a family favorite meal. Chopped green chiles, fresh cilantro, and cumin brighten up this dish, and the final touch of tortilla chips adds a nice crunch.
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Chicken Pot Pie Soup
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Stacy K. Allen; Props: Julia Bayless; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
We’ve turned one of our favorite Southern classic meals into a delicious, comforting soup. Make sure you have plenty of fresh-baked biscuits to serve with the soup.
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Chicken-Fried Chicken
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
This is our Southern take on German schnitzel. Boneless chicken breasts are lightly breaded in a flour-and-cracker mixture and then fried in peanut oil. It’s often served with
white gravy
or mashed potatoes.
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Chicken Tortilla Soup
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Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
There’s nothing not to like about this tortilla soup filled with beans, corn, and tomatoes. Juicy, tender chicken makes this dish hearty and filling while toppings like avocado and cilantro lighten it up. It’s no wonder this recipe is the most searched soup in the South.
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Instant Pot Chicken And Rice
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Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christine Kelly; Food Stylist: Ali Ramee
There’s no room for error in this easy recipe. This take on Chicken and Rice features seasoned chicken breasts, cremini mushrooms, yellow onions and carrots, and white rice that all come together in one pot. It requires only 15 minutes of active time and will taste just as good as your mother’s classic recipe.
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Blackened Chicken
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Bold flavor meets fast cooking in this Blackened Chicken recipe. A handful of staple spices coats boneless, skinless chicken breasts which are cooked on the skillet in under 35 minutes. Blackened Chicken can be served with rice, steamed vegetables, and pasta, but is also used for sandwiches, tacos, and salads.
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Skillet BBQ Chicken
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Alison Miksch
Both chicken breasts and thighs work in this recipe. After pounding and cooking the chicken, you can customize the barbecue sauce to your preference. We like to make ours with a homemade sweet and spicy sauce,
Alabama white BBQ sauce
, or Texas-style BBQ sauce.
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Chicken Scallopini
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Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
This 30-minute recipe made in just one skillet tastes like it was worked on for hours. A creamy mushroom sauce adds bold flavor to the crispy chicken breasts. Lemon zest and fresh parsley keep the sauce from feeling too heavy.
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Marry Me Chicken
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Our readers raved about this recipe so much that we made a
casserole
and
soup
version. Satéed chicken breasts are cooked in a sun-dried tomato and cream sauce and parmigiano reggiano adds a finishing touch of savory flavor. Marry Me Chicken is filling enough to serve on its own but if you’re looking for a side dish, try pairing it with pasta, mashed potatoes, or garlic bread.
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Buffalo Chicken Bites
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Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray; Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke
These one-bite delights will be a hit at your next party or tailgate. Buffalo Chicken Bites are similar to chicken nuggets but with a bit more spice. A serving of ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side helps to cool them down.
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Chicken Tamales
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Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
These tamales are worth the effort it takes to make them. Although tamales require a good bit of time to assemble and prepare, they’re a great cooking project to tackle with friends and family. This recipe featured chicken tinga, chopped chipotles in adobo sauce, tomatoes, and plenty of toppings and spices.
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Curry Chicken Salad
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
This recipe is perfect for when you have leftover cooked chicken breast. Our take on classic chicken salad features curry powder and fresh cilantro for a spicy, bold flavor. The recipe is customizable so you can add anything from nuts to veggies to dried fruits.
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Chicken Gumbo
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Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Meet the chicken gumbo that features all the bold flavors of the classic recipe, if not more. Tender vegetables, smoky sausage, and juicy chicken come together to make this Southern classic dish that can be found on dinner tables any time of the year.
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Homemade Chicken Nuggets
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Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee
These chicken nuggets are tastier–and healthier– than the ones you can get at a drive-thru. They are wonderfully seasoned, golden and crispy, and extra juicy. We like to pair ours with
homemade ranch dressing
.
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Parmesan Crusted Chicken
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Photographer: Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
If you love bold flavors and simple recipes, you’ve just discovered the perfect meal. Parmesan Crusted Chicken is ready in under 30 minutes and only requires a handful of simple ingredients. Similar to schnitzel, this recipe consists of thin chicken breasts coated with a crumb mixture and fried in a skillet until crispy.
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Buffalo Chicken Salad
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Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
Fresh veggies like celery, purple cabbage, Roma tomatoes, and carrots complement smoky buffalo chicken and mixed greens in this salad. It’s all tied together with blue cheese crumbles and a buffalo-dill-ranch dressing.
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Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip
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Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Melissa Gray Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke
This Instant Pot dip is inspired by well-loved buffalo chicken wings but made easier with the handy kitchen appliance. This recipe is perfect for game days, parties, and tailgates when paired with Fritos Scoops or tortilla chips.
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwiches
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Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
Step up your sandwich game and make these Chicken Cordon Bleu sandwiches made with chicken breast, gruyere cheese, black forest ham, and homemade Dijon Parmesan Sauce. Once you’re done cooking, round out the plate with some sides. We suggest pairing these sandwiches with
smashed baby red potatoes
, Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, or corn on the cob.
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Waldorf Chicken Salad
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Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Costen King, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
Chopped chicken, tangy dressing, and toasted pecans in Waldorf Chicken Salad make the classic even better. This simple, cool, summery meal is easy to make and can be served on a sandwich, with crackers, or in lettuce wraps.
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Greek Grilled Chicken Pita
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Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
If you’re in need of fun, delicious lunch or dinner ideas, look no further. Chicken breasts are marinated in olive oil, garlic, lemon, salt, and pepper and pocketed into a warm pita, topped with fresh tomatoes, red onion, lettuce, and tzatziki. Serve these pitas with chips or fresh fruit for a satisfying meal.
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Chicken-And-Biscuit Pot Pie
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Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
We loved the classic so much that we decided to add our own little twist. The biscuit topping makes this chicken pot pie extra comforting and satisfying. When brushed with butter, the biscuits turn a beautiful golden brown, and the fresh parsley leaves add a touch of color. This dish definitely gets extra points for its presentation.
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French Onion Chicken Casserole
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Stacy Allen; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower
This decadent casserole’s short ingredient list and simple assembly make this dish perfect for busy nights. Rich, cheesy, oniony flavors show off in this delicious casserole.