45-Minute Chicken Main Dish Recipes

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Crispy Herb Baked Chicken

Rating: Unrated
646
The secret ingredient is instant mashed potatoes, used to make the crispy coating.
By DCANTER

Baked Honey Mustard Chicken

Rating: Unrated
2037
Quick and easy to prepare, and the kids love it too!
By Mary Annthipie Bane

Taiwanese-Style Three Cup Chicken

Rating: Unrated
38
One of the beer-lovers' favorites in Taiwan. This dish requires three main ingredients - soy sauce, rice wine, and sesame oil. An abundant amount of Thai basil and ginger make this chicken-stew like dish a heavenly spicy meal to have. Serve with noodles or rice.
By eli2884

Cherry Bomb Chicken

Rating: Unrated
129
Thanks to the magic of brining, this really will almost guarantee a juicy, tasty piece of chicken.
By Chef John

Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Rating: Unrated
2194
A wonderful baked chicken recipe that's quick and easy! Using just a few handy ingredients, create a delicious main dish, that also makes great leftovers - if there are any! Serve with a salad and pasta or rice for a quick, scrumptious dinner.
By KAREN

Simple Baked Chicken Breasts

Rating: Unrated
325
Simple basic recipe for cooking up a bunch of skinless boneless chicken breasts.
By Always Cooking Up Something

Florentine Stuffed Chicken

Rating: Unrated
84
Bone-in chicken breasts stuffed with spinach, cheese and onion and baked until tender. This is a simple recipe that I cooked up myself. It is, however, based on some pretty standard Greek/Italian dishes. Everyone loves this and it can be wonderful for company - even people who don't usually like spinach find that they like this dish! Serve with your favorite shaped pasta, if desired.
By Tammy

Incredibly Easy Chicken and Noodles

Rating: Unrated
464
My aunt gave me this recipe. She is known for her chicken and noodles, and everyone thinks she makes them from scratch. This recipe is very easy and fast.
By Tammy Christie

Famous Chicken Francaise

Rating: Unrated
409
Chicken with lemon juice, egg, butter and garlic. C'est magnifique!
By Paula Tomlinson

Baked Chicken Nuggets

Rating: Unrated
1259
A real kid-pleaser! Adults will enjoy this recipe for a tasty appetizer, too! Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces if desired.
By Teresa C. Rouzer

Easy Baked Chicken Tenders

Rating: Unrated
14
A wholesome twist on the classic favorite chicken tenders....I personally would prefer these baked over fried any day!
By Tarryn

Garlic-Brown Sugar Chicken Thighs

Rating: Unrated
129
I love the crunchy chicken skin and brown sugar pan sauce that comes out of this.
By Jason

Inspiration and Ideas

Dry-Rub Air-Fried Chicken Wings

Dry-Rub Air-Fried Chicken Wings

Rating: Unrated
14
Yummy chicken wings made from a Memphis-style dry rub.
Easy Skillet Chicken Primavera

Easy Skillet Chicken Primavera

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21
Great served over noodles, spaetzle, mashed potatoes, or rice! Versatile recipe to suit your taste!
Three-Ingredient Baked Chicken Breasts

Three-Ingredient Baked Chicken Breasts

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305
Salsa Chicken

Salsa Chicken

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3270
Chicken Scarpariello

Chicken Scarpariello

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368
Bang Bang Chicken

Bang Bang Chicken

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33

French Onion-Breaded Baked Chicken

Rating: Unrated
57

I make a lot of chicken recipes but none have received the praise I've gotten for this!! This is the most moist thing ever!

More 45-Minute Chicken Main Dish Recipes

Easy Baked Chicken Thighs

Rating: Unrated
131
As a college student, this is an easy recipe that requires minimum preparation work! You can season it with other spices. I do mine with cayenne powder and black pepper.
By KALENG

Sarah's Easy Shredded Chicken Taco Filling

Rating: Unrated
88
I put this together one day, wanting tacos, but I did not want ground beef. It is fast to make, as no slow cooker is needed. Serve warmed as a substitute for ground beef in tacos, and serve in a taco shell, with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, or other favorite toppings.
By Holiday Baker

Romantic Chicken with Artichokes and Mushrooms

Rating: Unrated
404
Easy, moist, flavorful and aromatic -- the white wine, artichokes and mushrooms make this chicken dish the to way to any man's heart! Delicious served with buttered noodles and fresh greens.
By Caity-O

Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)

Rating: Unrated
962
Chicken Makhani is one of my favorite Indian dishes. It is a full flavored dish that complements the chicken well. It can be made as mild or spicy as you wish by adjusting the cayenne. Serve with basmati rice and naan bread.
By MITCHMAN21

Sheet Pan Dinner with Chicken and Veggies

Rating: Unrated
19
Super easy one-pan meal in the oven made on a baking sheet.
By Tyler Heikes

Instant Pot® Salsa Chicken

Rating: Unrated
134
An Instant Pot® makes an easy weeknight meal even easier! Frozen chicken breasts are combined with taco seasoning and salsa for a tasty Mexican-themed meal. You can use the meat for tacos, burrito bowls, or as a topping for baked potatoes. So many possibilities! I used this the first night for chicken quesadillas. The second night I used it as a topping for baked potatoes with shredded cheese, pickled jalapenos, and sour cream.
By Tammy Lynn

Best Chicken Patties

Rating: Unrated
18
Change up your dinner routine with these crispy chicken fritters, a great alternative to chicken nuggets. Kids will love these, and leftovers are great in sandwiches. Serve with chips and a salad.
By nt_bella

Asparagus and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Rating: Unrated
387
This dish is easy enough for a Tuesday, but looks pretty enough for company. It has a really fresh flavor and goes great with roasted potatoes or rice.
By Madenish

Chicken, Asparagus, and Mushroom Skillet

Rating: Unrated
275
Chicken, asparagus, and mushrooms are sauteed in a garlic and olive oil base. You can add more mushrooms if desired. Serve with rice or pasta, and a glass of white wine!!!
By Paula Stotts

Simple Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wraps

Rating: Unrated
248
Honey and salsa come together to make an easy summer meal that will rock your taste buds!
By Nuclear Rich

Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Breast

Rating: Unrated
24
No need to dirty up a cast iron skillet and fill your house with smoke. Let your air fryer create that perfect blackened crust.
By Soup Loving Nicole

Southern Fried Chicken

Rating: Unrated
258
This recipe is originally from Alabama, and has been passed down for generations.
By Cindy Garrick

Stir-Fry Chicken and Vegetables

Rating: Unrated
102
This is one of my favorite stir-fry recipes. Simple, quick, and easy. Serve over rice.
By Michael Scovetta

Penne with Chicken and Asparagus

Rating: Unrated
1169
A light but super-tasty pasta dish, with fresh asparagus cooked in broth with sauteed garlic and seasoned chicken.
By LAUREL B

Deep South Fried Chicken

Rating: Unrated
224
This was my grandmother's and mother's recipe. It is 125 plus years old. If you are going to fry anything, let it be a frying size chicken. Cut your calories some other way! Start a new tradition, as I have, of fried chicken on Christmas Day!
By Marilyn

The Best Ever Chicken Nuggets

Rating: Unrated
226
This recipe has been in our family for years. The only problem with it is that there's never enough. It's great for parties, too.
By Nichole

Smothered Chicken Breasts

Rating: Unrated
587
Topped with bacon, caramelized onions, and zippy shredded cheese, this recipe comes together in no time. Plus, it cooks in one skillet, so it's easy to clean up.
By Brent BeSaw

Baked Lemon-Butter Chicken Thighs

Rating: Unrated
69
These low-carb, keto-friendly chicken thighs are basted with a tangy and rich butter sauce. They are easy enough for a weeknight meal and guaranteed to impress the pickiest eaters. Serve over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice, or alongside your favorite vegetables.
By France C

Easy Pineapple Chicken

Rating: Unrated
90
An easy weeknight dinner, this quick chicken stir-fry with pineapple is as delicious as it is colorful! Serve with rice for a complete meal, or fried rice for a treat. Add red chile flakes to the mix if you want something sweet and spicy!
By Natasha

Baked BBQ Chicken Tenders

Rating: Unrated
3
These chicken tenders have a barbecue base but are elevated with a decidedly Asian influence. I use Savory Spice® Asian Delight BBQ Rub, which is different from Chinese five-spice.
By thedailygourmet

Chicken Fried Chicken

Rating: Unrated
1827
A fun chicken recipe the kids can help prepare. They love crushing the crackers. It does not matter if the measurements aren't perfect, just wing it!
By CASSJW

Easy Skinless Fried Chicken Thighs

Rating: Unrated
16
A tasty variation on Southern fried battered chicken with fewer calories. Serve with corn bread and cucumber salad.
By Silvia

Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Tenders

Rating: Unrated
19
The perfect marriage of smoky and sweet flavors is what you'll get when you use the outdoor grill to cook up these chicken tenders! I like to use center-cut bacon since it is leaner and less likely to cause flare-ups. I find cutting the bacon lengthwise, and then using the thin strips to wrap the bacon, is much easier than trying to wrap using a wide strip. Use your favorite BBQ rub on the chicken!
By France C

Baked Italian Chicken Thighs

Rating: Unrated
46
These juicy chicken thighs are topped with a flavorful blend of three cheeses and your favorite marinara sauce. Serve over pasta or rice or alongside roasted potatoes for a tasty weeknight meal. I like to shred my own cheese, as I find it melts better, but feel free to use pre-shredded to save time.
By France C
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