Grandma always knows best (at least when it comes to cooking). In this nostalgia-inducing treasure trove, we’ve rounded up our very best chicken recipes from grandmothers in our community. From crowd-pleasing 9×13 casseroles and comforting soups to restaurant-worthy meals that’ll impress even the pickiest dinner guests, you’re sure to find something you love in this collection of chicken recipes from grandma.
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Nana’s ‘Ugly’ Chicken Casserole
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This is a classic “don’t judge a book by its cover” situation. What looks like a beige pile of slop is actually a wonderfully delicious (and super nostalgic) mix of modern and vintage ingredients that, when united in a 9×13-inch baking dish, result in the perfect comfort food dinner for busy weeknights.
Chicken Paprikash
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This chicken paprikash recipe is wonderful. My grandmother made this hearty chicken dish whenever we visited her. It was the only thing I’d eat until I was ready to burst!” —Erin Webster
Grandma Kay’s Chicken Enchiladas
In this grandma-approved dinner, 3-ingredient chicken enchiladas are topped with a creamy sauce that starts with canned cream of chicken soup.
Juicy Roasted Chicken
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This roasted chicken is perfectly seasoned and cooked just the way my grandmother used to make it. The method used in this recipe results in the juiciest chicken! We loved to nibble on the celery after it was cooked.” —ROBINROCKINGBIRD
Grandma’s Favorite Chicken
Chicken legs cook in a 9×13-inch baking dish with seasoned potatoes, carrots, garlic, and squash in this old-fashioned comfort food recipe. “The broth made from this is great to dip bread and butter; my brother loves to have it as soup,” says submitter Melissa.
Mamaw’s Chicken and Rice Casserole
Melissa Goff
“I grew up with this chicken and rice casserole recipe. My Grandmother got it from a lady from church at a potluck a long time ago! She passed it down to my mom and it’s always been a family favorite. Quick and easy for school nights, and the leftovers are just as good!” —katiefbenham
Grandma’s Chicken Chardon
This crispy chicken breast recipe requires just 10 minutes of prep time. “It is so easy but your guests will never know how hard you didn’t work,” says recipe creator MADDIEGAIL.
Crunchy Munchy Chicken
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“My family loves this recipe so much that I ordered the image of Grandma Peters’s handwritten Crunchy Munchy Chicken recipe card printed onto a dish towel at Etsy. Hanging in my kitchen, the towel is a sweet reminder of a woman I didn’t get nearly enough years to know, and a dish she made for her own family many years ago.” —Terri Peters
Mamaw’s Southern Buttermilk Chicken
Amanda Cantrell
If you’re on the hunt for a go-to fried chicken recipe that never fails, your search ends with this tried-and-true method.
Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
“This was so good and so easy,” according to savantsrn. “Tastes like the from-scratch version that my grandmother always made. I added carrots and creamed corn to the mix and it turned out wonderful.”
Grandma’s Chicken Noodle Soup
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Everyone needs a good chicken noodle soup recipe in their repertoire. This simple one proves that the simplest things are often the best.
Chicken, Broccoli, and Cheddar Casserole
“Tender chicken, broccoli, and cheese in a casserole equals super comfort food, but you don’t mind because it has broccoli, right? My grandmother passed this recipe down, and it’s a family favorite ever since! I typically serve this over rice, but it is just as good by itself.” —jamanleyx
Grandma’s Chicken Casserole
Yoly
This good old-fashioned dinner recipe requires just 10 minutes of prep time and it comes together in a 9×13-inch pan. What’s not to love?
Garlic Chicken Tacos
Linda T
“This recipe was passed down to me from my grandmother. I hope you enjoy it as much as my family and friends have! Add any additional amount of anything, if desired. Make sure to add salt and pepper!” —Emily
Burmese Chicken-Coconut Soup (Ohn No Kyawswe)
MoHoMama
“My beautiful wife is Burmese, and her grandmother introduced me to the incredible flavors of Burmese coconut noodle soup. From the very first bite, I was hooked.” —Bryan Correia
Mom’s Chicken en Cocotte
Happyschmoopies
“This easy chicken en cocotte is a farm-style French dish that my mom’s German grandmother taught her to make as a young girl. It’s similar to our pot roast meals and very tasty. Mom updated the original recipe to make it even easier for us to make all these years later. She always made enough to make a different meal with her leftovers as well.” —rlt11_NMC
Grandmas Bogie’s Parmesan Chicken
Rock_lobster
Chicken breasts are dredged in a mixture of Parmesan cheese, dry bread crumbs, oregano, parsley, paprika, and salt, then baked to crispy perfection in this 30-minute dinner recipe.
Grandma’s Lemon Chicken
fabeveryday
Chicken breasts are placed in a buttery milk mixture, topped with lemon slices, and baked to flavorful, tender perfection.
Chicken Normandy (Escalope de Poulet a la Normande)
“This recipe for Normandy chicken is how my mum and grandma make it. The main things in this recipe are to have the chicken breasts really tender and to make sure the sauce is not too liquidy. Bon appetit!” —CeliaBC
Tanya’s Louisiana Southern Fried Chicken
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
“This deliciously juicy and crispy Louisiana fried chicken is my grandmother and great grandmother’s family recipe.” —Tanya Lewis
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