Chicken dinner ideas: These are some easy and tasty chicken dinner ideas that will make your dinner special! These are some easy and tasty chicken dinner ideas. The method of making these is also very easy, and they are very tasty to eat.
Today, we will learn how you can cook chicken in different ways to make a great dinner. Whether you like it spicy or mild, fried or roasted, we have lots of easy and fun ideas for you.
Chicken Dinner Ideas
Here’s a list of 35+ Chicken Dinner Ideas—a mix of healthy, comforting, global, and quick weeknight favorites featuring everyone’s go-to protein.
Grilled & Baked Chicken Dinners
- Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken
- Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken
- Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs
- Balsamic Glazed Chicken Breasts
- Rosemary Roasted Whole Chicken
- Spicy Paprika Baked Chicken Drumsticks
- Pesto-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
- Lemon Garlic Sheet Pan Chicken
- Dijon Herb Chicken with Roasted Veggies
- Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken
Creamy & Cheesy Chicken Recipes
- Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake
- Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken
- Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
- Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Skillet
- Spinach and Cheese-Stuffed Chicken
- White Chicken Lasagna
- Chicken Pot Pie
- Chicken and Mushroom Stroganoff
- Creamy Ranch Chicken with Rice
- Chicken Tetrazzini
Stir-Fries & Skillet Dishes
- Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry
- Honey Garlic Chicken Skillet
- Orange Chicken with Broccoli
- Sweet & Sour Chicken with Peppers
- Chicken Fajita Skillet
- Thai Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry
- Mongolian Chicken
- General Tso’s Chicken (light version)
- Chicken Fried Rice
- Lemon Basil Chicken Stir-Fry
Global Chicken Dishes
- Chicken Tikka Masala
- Greek Lemon Chicken with Potatoes
- Moroccan Chicken Tagine
- Korean Gochujang Chicken
- Jamaican Jerk Chicken
- Chinese Five-Spice Chicken
- Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Sauce
- Thai Green Curry Chicken
- Italian Chicken Piccata
- Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice
Slow Cooker & Instant Pot Meals
- Crockpot Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
- Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken
- Instant Pot Chicken and Quinoa
- Chicken and White Bean Chili
Recipes for Chicken Dinner Ideas
1. Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt & pepper to taste
- ¼ cup guacamole or salsa
Instructions:
- In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté chicken strips with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until fully cooked.
- In that same pan, sauté bell pepper and onion until soft.
- In a bowl, heap the rice, chicken strips, and sautéed vegetables; add a dollop or two of guacamole on top.
- Alternatively, you could serve it with salsa. Stir everything together gently.
2. Grilled Veggie and Hummus Bowl Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small eggplant, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 3 tbsp hummus
- 1 tbsp tahini
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat grill to medium heat. Toss zucchini, bell pepper, and eggplant in olive oil with salt and pepper.
- Grill for 5-7 minutes on each side.
- In a bowl, add quinoa, grilled vegetables, and top it with a dollop of hummus.
- Then drizzle with tahini and garnish with fresh parsley.
3. BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl Recipe

Ingredients:
- 2 grilled chicken breasts, shredded
- 1 large sweet potato, roasted and cubed
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions:
- Shred the grilled chicken breasts and dress with BBQ sauce.
- Then level the brown rice, roasted sweet potato, and BBQ chicken in a bowl.
- Garnish with cilantro, and add red onion and avocado on top.
4. Salmon and Avocado Brown Rice Bowl Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 salmon fillet
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- ½ avocado, sliced
- ½ cucumber, sliced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.. Season the salmon with soy sauce and sesame oil.
- Then bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
- In a large bowl, layer cooked brown rice, avocado, cucumber, and salmon.
- For an extra crunchy touch, sprinkle with sesame seeds.
5. Eggplant & Lentil Buddha Bowl Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 eggplant, cubed
- 1 cup cooked lentils
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp tahini
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss eggplant cubes with olive oil, and some salt and pepper.
- Roast for 20 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Quinoa, lentils, and roast eggplant. Fill a bowl with quinoa, lentils, and roasted eggplant.
- Drizzle dressing over the bowl. Add parsley to garnish it well.
6. Zucchini Noodle Bolognese Bowl Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized into noodles
- 1 lb lean ground turkey or beef
- 1 cup marinara sauce (low-sodium)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions:
- Fry the garlic and onion in olive oil until soft in a pan.
- Add ground turkey or beef and cook until browned.
- Add marinara sauce, and now mix well.l Simmer up to five minutes.
- In a separate pan from the bolognese sauce pan, fry zucchini noodles over medium to high heat for 3-5 minutes until soft.
- Zucchini with Bolognese sauce.. Fill a bowl with zucchini noodles and cover them with the Bolognese sauce.
- Add basil to garnish it well.
7. Steak and Cauliflower Rice Bowl Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 flank steak or any lean cut
- 1 cup cauliflower rice
- 1 small avocado, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions:
- Drizzle some olive oil, soy sauce, salt, and pepper onto the steak.
- Grill or pan-fry the steak until it is almost finished.
- Stir-fry the cauliflower rice until just cooked.
- Cut up the steak and spread it on the cauliflower rice.
- As a garnish, put some avocado and chives on top.
8. Mexican Quinoa Taco Bowl Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup corn kernels
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 tbsp salsa
- 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime wedge
Instructions:
- In a bowl, layer cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, and salsasurprised me right now with a few twists and dips of fresh lime.
- Top with avocado slices, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
9. Grilled Chicken & Roasted Veggie Bowl Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 cup roasted Brussels sprouts
- 1 cup roasted carrots
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
- ½ cup mixed greens
Instructions:
- Grill a few chicken breasts and slice them.
- Roast Brussels sprouts and carrots in the oven at 400°F for 25 minutes, until they are soft while still crisp on the edges.
- In a bowl or pot, layer quinoa, roasted veggies, and chicken.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and some mixed greens on top.
10. Mushroom and Spinach Power Bowl Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sautéed mushrooms
- 1 cup sautéed spinach
- 1 cup cooked farro or quinoa
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- Saute the mushrooms and spinach with olive oil and garlic powder until tender.
- Combine cooked farro or white quinoa, mushrooms, and spinach in a bowl.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
11. Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake Recipe

Ingredients:
- 12 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
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Cook pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
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Make alporado sauce: In a large pan, melt butter on medium heat. Add the fragrant (about 1 minute) garlic and step. Stir in heavy cream and milk, bring to a boil. Slowly, whisk the Parmesan Paneer until it becomes smooth—season with Italian spice, salt, and pepper.
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Mix the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add cooked pasta, chicken, Alfredo ssaucen and 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
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Mix well. Bakee: Transfer the mixture to an increased 9×13-inch baking dish. Top with the remaining 1 cup of Mozzarella Paneer.
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Cook: Bake in advance at 375 ° F (190 ° C) for 20-25 minutes or at Golden at 375 ° F (190 ° C).
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Garnish and Service: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

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