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10 Easy Chicken Recipes

Choose the chicken recipe that matches what is already in your kitchen. Cutlets work well for quick skillet dinners, thighs tolerate a gentle slow cook, and cooked leftover chicken makes soups and casseroles easier. This selection includes each approach, with clear notes about whether the recipe starts with raw or cooked chicken.

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01

Slow Cooker Chicken and Potatoes

Tender chicken thighs, golden potatoes, and carrots share one pot of lightly seasoned broth.

Prep 20 min · Cook 6 hrs · Serves 6

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02

Easy Chicken Casserole

Cooked chicken, peas, and noodles bake under a crisp crumb topping in a simple cream sauce.

Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min · Rest 5 min · Serves 6

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03

Baked Chicken and Rice

Bone-in chicken thighs bake over seasoned rice in one covered dish.

Prep 15 min · Cook 1 hr 15 min · Rest 10 min · Serves 6

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04

Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Chicken, broccoli, and cooked rice bake in a light cheddar sauce.

Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min · Rest 5 min · Serves 6

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05

Chicken Noodle Soup

A familiar chicken-and-vegetable broth with tender egg noodles and parsley.

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min · Serves 6

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06

Slow Cooker Chicken Soup

A brothy chicken soup with carrots, celery, and rice for a quiet, hands-off supper.

Prep 15 min · Cook 6 hrs · Serves 6

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07

Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

Five familiar ingredients turn into saucy shredded chicken for a simple bowl dinner.

Prep 10 min · Cook 5 hrs · Serves 6

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08

Lemon Chicken Skillet for Two

Two chicken cutlets with green beans and a bright lemon-butter pan sauce.

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min · Serves 2

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09

Skillet Chicken and Gravy

Chicken cutlets in a light onion gravy, made entirely on the stovetop.

Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4

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10

Easy Chicken Fajitas

Quickly seared chicken strips, peppers, and onions tucked into warm tortillas.

Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4

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Make this collection work for you

  • Cook all chicken to 165°F / 74°C, checking the thickest part without touching bone.
  • Thaw chicken in the refrigerator before using the slow cooker.
  • Use a clean board and utensils after handling raw poultry.
  • Recipes calling for cooked chicken do not include the time needed to cook it from raw.

Frequently asked questions

Can I swap breasts and thighs?

Often, but their cooking times differ. Follow the recipe’s substitution note and check for 165°F / 74°C.

How long can cooked chicken stay refrigerated?

Refrigerate promptly in shallow containers and use within 3–4 days. Reheat leftovers to 165°F / 74°C.

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