Are you tired of endless dishes piling up after dinner? You’re in luck because we’ve got the ultimate solution: one-pan chicken dinners! These recipes are the lifesavers you need for busy weeknights, bringing tasty meals to your table with minimal cleanup. Packed with flavor and easy on your sanity, these one-pan wonders will quickly become your go-to for dinner.

A skillet filled with cooked chicken thighs in a creamy sauce with spinach and sundried tomatoes.
Photo credit: Real Balanced.
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Gochujang Chicken

Chinese gochujang chicken in a skillet on a table with black kitchen towel wrapped around the handle.
Gochujang Chicken. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This gochujang chicken is a quick 30-minute dinner with a sticky, spicy, and sweet sauce. It’s perfect for serving over white rice, bringing the flavors of takeout to your home without the hassle.
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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 dish is made in one skillet with hearty chickpeas. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s great for serving over rice with a cilantro garnish, making dinner both quick and tasty.
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Chinese Chicken Zoodles

Zucchini noodles with shredded chicken in a stir fry sauce in cast iron skillet.
Chinese Chicken Zoodles. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These Chinese chicken zoodles are a 15-minute meal that packs the flavors of your favorite takeout dish but with a healthier twist. It’s a perfect option for a quick and easy dinner.
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Cream Cheese Chicken

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

Seasoned with five spices, this cream cheese chicken brings a flavorful punch to weeknight dinners. It’s creamy and savory, all made in one pan for an easy and satisfying meal.
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Garlic Chicken Bite Skillet

Garlic chicken bites with peppers and mushrooms in a skillet.
Garlic Chicken Bite Skillet. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This 20-minute dinner features garlic chicken bites, mushrooms, onions, and red peppers with fresh herbs. Cooking everything in one pan means less clean-up and more time to enjoy your meal.
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Honey Orange Sesame Chicken

Honey orange chicken with sesame seeds and green beans in a white bowl.
Honey Orange Sesame Chicken. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This honey orange sesame chicken is a quick and healthy takeout alternative that you can whip up in minutes. The sticky, sweet flavors make it a crowd-pleaser, perfect for busy nights.
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Maple Miso Chicken

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

This maple miso chicken is coated in a buttery glaze of miso paste, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, shallots, oil, and vinegar. The chicken bakes until golden and sticky, making it an easy yet impressive dish.
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Spicy Mango Chicken Skillet

Spicy mango chicken skillet with jalapeños.
Spicy Mango Chicken Skillet. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This mango chicken skillet with jalapeños is ready in less than 30 minutes. It’s a great mix of spicy and sweet, perfect for serving over rice for a quick and flavorful meal.
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Parmesan Lemon Chicken and Broccoli

Two bowls of chicken and broccoli on a table.
Lemon Parmesan Chicken and Broccoli. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This parmesan lemon chicken and broccoli dish is ready in just 20 minutes. It’s a quick weeknight meal that pairs juicy chicken with fresh broccoli, making dinner both easy and nutritious.
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Creamy Garlic Chicken

A bowl of creamy chicken dish served over rice, garnished with chopped parsley and a sprinkle of black pepper.
Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This creamy garlic chicken is a one-pan meal made in just 30 minutes. Chicken breasts are cooked in a creamy white sauce with grated Parmesan cheese, garlic, and heavy cream, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

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Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Creamy Tuscan Chicken. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This creamy Tuscan chicken is a flavorful one-pan dish that can be made in just 40 minutes. It features chicken thighs with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach in a creamy sauce, making it a hearty and delicious meal.
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Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken

A skillet filled with creamy, cheesy chicken thighs topped with melted cheese and sprinkled with herbs and sun-dried tomatoes.
Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This creamy sun-dried tomato chicken recipe is a one-pan skillet dish ready in just 30 minutes. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are cooked to perfection in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce.

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Chicken with Crème Fraîche Sauce

Chicken with Crème Fraîche Sauce. Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

Chicken with crème fraîche sauce is a tangy and rich meal that feels special but is easy to make. It all comes together in one pan, making it great for weeknights.
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Cilantro Lime Chicken

Cilantro Lime Chicken. Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

Made in one pan, cilantro lime chicken is tender and flavorful with a rich, tangy lime-flavored sauce. Serve this meal over rice or with tortillas to soak up all of the delicious sauce.
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Lemon Chicken Piccata Recipe

Lemon Chicken Piccata Recipe. Photo credit: Scarlati Family Kitchen.

This lemon chicken piccata is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make at home using a few simple ingredients. Tender chicken cutlets are cooked in one pan with a delicious lemon sauce and tangy capers in just 30 minutes.
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Chicken Enchilada Pasta

Chicken Enchilada Pasta. Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

Chicken Enchilada Pasta takes the flavors of classic enchiladas and transforms them into a hearty one-pan pasta. This family meal uses pantry and freezer staples and can be made in about 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy nights.
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One Pan Chicken and Orzo with Spinach

One Pan Chicken and Orzo with Spinach. Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

One Pan Chicken and Orzo with Spinach is a great dinner option with tender chicken baked over creamy orzo pasta, goat cheese, and spinach. This one-pan meal is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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One Pan Roasted Chicken and Potatoes

One Pan Roasted Chicken and Potatoes. Photo credit: Healthy Seasonal Recipes.

Serve this one-pan recipe for Chicken and Potatoes for a Sunday supper or as an easy hands-off dinner. Made with juicy roasted bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks, tender potatoes, roasted garlic, and mushrooms, it’s simple to prepare and leaves you with fewer dishes to clean.
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Curry Chicken with Onion

Curry Chicken with Onion. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Curry Chicken with Onion is a fantastic takeout replacement. This dish, made with homemade spices and coconut milk, results in a tender and flavorful chicken meal that will become a weeknight favorite.
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Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs

Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs are a flavorful and aromatic dish, perfect for an easy dinner. Combining the sweet tanginess of honey, the brightness of lemon, and the mild heat of black pepper, this recipe is both simple and satisfying.
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Cast Iron Chicken Thigh Recipe in Creamy Tomato Sauce

Cast Iron Keto Chicken Thigh Recipe in Creamy Tomato Sauce. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Cast Iron Keto Chicken Thigh Recipe in Creamy Tomato Sauce is a new favorite dinner. Made with simple ingredients, it’s a delicious meal the entire family will love, and it’s both dairy and gluten-free.
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Chinese Chicken and Broccoli

Chinese Chicken and Broccoli. Photo credit: Erren’s Kitchen.

This easy stir-fry recipe for Chinese Chicken and Broccoli in a brown sauce is quick, easy, and ready in just 30 minutes. It’s a perfect solution for a speedy weeknight dinner.
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Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Veggies

Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Veggies. Photo credit: Always Use Butter.

Need a quick and easy dinner? These chicken drumsticks are baked in the oven with lots of veggies, making it a hands-off, weeknight-friendly meal the whole family will enjoy. This sheet pan dinner is a must-try.
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Chicken Fajita Casserole

Chicken Fajita Casserole. Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

Chicken Fajita Casserole is a simple one-pan dinner that’s full of homemade comfort food flavors. This chicken and rice bake is not only delicious fresh but also incredible as leftovers.
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Easy Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Easy Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe. Photo credit: Scarlati Family Kitchen.

This easy oven-baked chicken parmesan recipe is the ultimate comfort food. Perfectly crispy chicken is baked in the oven and topped with a hearty sauce and melty mozzarella, making it the best choice for a Sunday dinner.
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