1Chicken Pesto Pasta
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
Featuring store-bought pesto along with just six other ingredients, this 30-minute, one-pan meal is truly the lazy cook’s dream. Don’t be surprised if you end up (willingly!) eating the leftovers for lunch every day until they run out.
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2Crunchy Coconut Chicken
PHOTO: MURRAY HALL; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
This crunchy coconut chicken dish is one that I can’t stop thinking about. It starts by marinating the chicken in lime juice, fish sauce, and coconut milk and then coating the chicken in a mixture of coconut and panko for an incredible coconut crust.
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3Caprese Chicken Gnocchi Skillet
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE4Chicken Enchiladas
PHOTO: KATE JORDAN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
When the craving for satisfying comfort food meets the need for a straightforward dinner, chicken enchiladas are a guaranteed winner. They’re easy, filling, and take less than an hour to prepare from start to finish.
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5Orange Chicken
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS
If you just can’t get enough of the classic Panda Express dish, this copycat recipe will be a game-changer. Ready in under an hour with all of the same sweet and savory flavors you love, staying in for weeknight dinner has never been easier.
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6Green Goddess Grilled Chicken
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
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7Copycat Raising Cane’s Chicken and Sauce
PHOTO: MURRAY HALL; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE8Chicken Stir-Fry
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
You can practically throw any combination of protein, veggies, and sauce in a pan and call it good, but sometimes it’s helpful to have a basic formula to go off of. Enter: our chicken stir-fry recipe. Make it as is, or use it as a jumping-off point to create your own.
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9Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken
PHOTO: LINDA XIAO; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON10Chicken & Rice Casserole
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
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11Chicken & Broccoli
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE12Sheet-Pan BBQ Pineapple Chicken
PHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
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13Cacio E Pepe Chicken
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLIST: BROOKE CAISON
This recipe starts like just like its inspiration—cacio e pepe—with pecorino Romano and black pepper, but here’s where it deviates: we wanted to create a saucy moment, so we chose to sear and braise succulent bone-in chicken thighs in an aromatic white wine broth until tender.
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14Arroz Con Pollo
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
Arroz con pollo is the perfect weeknight dinner savior. It’s an easy one-pot meal that doesn’t taste like one (seriously, you just might be eating the rice straight out of the pan). The best part? It makes for incredible leftovers, so you can enjoy it all week long.
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15Chicken Cacciatore
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
Rooted in Italian tradition, chicken cacciatore—meaning “hunter-style”—was originally a rustic dish made with whatever was on hand. Our modern take keeps that comforting vibe but makes it foolproof for any home cook. This version brings perfectly tender chicken and a rich tomato sauce to your table every time.
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16Chicken Alfredo
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS
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17Chicken Tacos
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON18Sheet-Pan Crispy Ramen
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON
Tender chicken thighs are coated in a fragrant mix of ginger, garlic, and soy-based stir-fry sauce, perfectly charred alongside vibrant broccoli, crisp snow peas, and scallions. Toss in the springy ramen noodles, give it one last broil to crisp everything up, and you’ve got a golden, caramelized masterpiece.
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19One-Pan Lemon Chicken & Orzo
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS
Having easy, one-pan dinners in your back pocket is the key to looking like a hero come mealtime, especially on busy days. This dish is the perfect example: Chicken, orzo, spinach, and feta come together into a complete meal that’s quick enough for a weeknight, but beautiful enough to serve to friends at a dinner party.
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20Chicken Shawarma Sheet-Pan Dinner
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: SAM SENEVIRATNE
This is the kind of weeknight dinner that checks all of our boxes. It’s easy, only requires a few dishes, doesn’t make me regret cooking, and most importantly—packs a wild amount of flavor into one sheet pan. This chicken shawarma sheet-pan dinner is the perfect meal for those nights when you just need something easy yet satisfying, or when you’re on the fence about cooking or ordering takeout.
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