When the weeknight dinner grind hits, the thought of elaborate cooking can be utterly draining. Whether you’re battling exhaustion, juggling multiple commitments, or simply craving a no-fuss meal, easy chicken recipes are a lifesaver. This collection offers a smorgasbord of simple yet delicious options, from comforting soups and hearty pastas to speedy air fryer creations and convenient one-pan wonders. The best part? Most of these recipes come together in an hour or less, with some clocking in at a mere 10 minutes – perfect for those moments when hunger strikes fast.
Let your family pick their favourites and wave goodbye to dinnertime dilemmas.
To truly master the art of quick and easy dinners, a few clever hacks can make all the difference.
A well-thought-out weekly meal plan is your secret weapon against last-minute dashes to the supermarket. Schedule your easy chicken recipes for those nights when you know you’ll be time-poor, reserving more complex dishes for when you have a bit more breathing room on the weekend. The small investment of time in planning will pay dividends in stress reduction and culinary ease during busy weeknights.
Don’t shy away from the convenience of pre-prepared ingredients. Many of our test kitchen favourites include store-bought barbecue chickens, pre-washed salad mixes, pre-cut vegetables, and stir-fry kits. Similarly, ready-made pasta sauces, curry pastes, marinades, pizza bases, and even pre-mashed potato can slash your prep time significantly. Simply add a few fresh ingredients, and you’ve got a flavourful meal with minimal effort.
Transform plain chicken into something extraordinary with a simple marinade or a blend of your favourite pantry spices. A basic mix of olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs can work wonders, or experiment with a pre-made spice blend. For maximum flavour infusion, marinate your chicken the night before – it’s a small step that yields a big impact.
Modern kitchen appliances are designed to make your life easier. Don’t forget the slicing and grating attachments on your food processor. Investing in a mandoline slicer or a V-slicer can dramatically speed up the chopping of vegetables. And for a speedy side dish, steam your vegetables in the microwave – a nutritious and delicious accompaniment ready in a flash.
Here’s a curated selection of easy chicken recipes to inspire your next meal:
Julie Goodwin’s One-Pan Char Siu Chicken: Prepare for a family favourite with these gorgeously sticky and sweet char siu flavours.
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Chicken and Pesto Pasta Bake: Get ready to discover your new family favourite with this comforting pasta bake.
Julie Goodwin’s one-pan char siu chicken
By Julie Goodwin
Larb Gai (Spicy Chicken Salad): For those who like a bit of a kick, this spicy Thai chicken salad is not for the faint-hearted.
Chicken and pesto pasta bake
By Women’s Weekly Food
Oven-Baked Risotto with Chicken, Rocket and Tomato: A truly convenient one-pan risotto recipe, ideal for those hectic weeknights.
Larb gai (spicy chicken salad)
By Women’s Weekly Food
One Pan Creamy Chicken, Bacon & Pumpkin: An undisputed winner for an easy and satisfying dinner.
Oven-baked risotto with chicken, rocket and tomato
By Women’s Weekly Food
Julie Goodwin’s Barbecued Butterflied Chicken: A flavour-packed barbecue sensation that’s sure to impress.
One pan creamy chicken, bacon & pumpkin
By Women’s Weekly Food
One-Pot Apricot Chicken with Creamy Rice: A delightful sweet and savoury combination that’s a joy to make.
Julie Goodwin’s barbecued butterflied chicken
By Julie Goodwin
Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks: Infused with a spicy and sticky Portuguese-style marinade, these drumsticks are a guaranteed hit.
One-pot apricot chicken with creamy rice
By Women’s Weekly Food
Baked Risotto with Chicken & Silverbeet: Another fantastic one-pan option for a complete family meal.
Air fryer chicken drumsticks
By Women’s Weekly Food
Julie Goodwin’s Spiced Chicken with Brown Rice & Cauliflower: A zesty salad featuring crispy spiced chicken, perfect for a lighter meal.
Baked risotto with chicken & silverbeet
By Jessica Brook
Julie Goodwin’s Greek-Style Chicken Tray Bake: An effortless yet impressive family feast.
Julie Goodwin’s spiced chicken with brown rice & cauliflower
By Julie Goodwin
Easy Chicken Stir Fry: Whip up this simple and flavourful stir fry in just 30 minutes.
Julie Goodwin’s Greek-style chicken tray bake
By Julie Goodwin
Air Fryer Chicken Skewers with Roast Vegetables: A fast, fresh, and fabulous weeknight dinner idea that’s bursting with flavour.
Easy chicken stir fry
By Helena Dowdall
Quick & Easy Chicken & Corn Soup: A speedy rendition of the classic soup, perfect for serving two.
Air fryer chicken skewers with roast vegetables
By Elle Vernon
Creamy Lemon Chicken: A delicious 30-minute dinner cooked entirely in one pan.
Quick & easy chicken & corn soup
By Women’s Weekly Food
Greek-Style Lemon Chicken Rice with Fetta: A hearty and satisfying one-pan family meal.
Creamy lemon chicken
By Jessica Brook
Julie Goodwin’s Chicken Stroganoff: A simpler and more budget-friendly alternative to the classic beef version.
Greek-style lemon chicken rice with fetta
By Jessica Brook
Chicken Cacciatore: Warm up with this hearty and traditional Italian favourite.
Julie Goodwin’s chicken stroganoff
By Julie Goodwin
Apricot Chicken Tray Bake: A deliciously sticky, sweet, and savoury one-pan dinner that’s a crowd-pleaser.
Chicken cacciatore
By Women’s Weekly Food
Julie Goodwin’s One Pan Chicken Pilaf: Aromatic and flavourful, this spiced chicken and rice dish is a winner.
Apricot chicken tray bake
By Women’s Weekly Food
Butter Chicken Drumsticks: A quick and easy way to enjoy the beloved flavours of butter chicken.
Julie Goodwin’s one pan chicken pilaf
By Julie Goodwin
Chicken Fried Rice: This Asian-inspired dinner is wonderfully quick, simple, and incredibly tasty.
Butter chicken drumsticks
By Women’s Weekly Food
One Pot Chicken and Rice: A mild and simple recipe that’s ideal for even the fussiest eaters.
Chicken fried rice
By Women’s Weekly Food
Chicken & Potato Salad with Zesty Yogurt Dressing: A fresh and flavourful dish that’s versatile enough for any occasion.
One pot chicken and rice
By Women’s Weekly Food
Panko Crumbed Chicken Schnitzel with Apple Slaw: Elevate your classic weeknight chicken schnitty to a whole new level.
Chicken & potato salad with zesty yogurt dressing
By Women’s Weekly Food
Creamy One Pan Chicken with Corn: A flavour-packed weeknight dinner that’s on the table in just 25 minutes.
Panko crumbed chicken schnitzel with apple slaw
By Women’s Weekly Food
Sticky Barbecue Chicken Nibbles: Coated in a delicious sticky barbecue glaze, these nibbles are perfect for snacking or a casual meal.
Creamy one pan chicken with corn
Chicken Carbonara Pasta Bake: This creamy chicken pasta bake is the ultimate midweek meal for the entire family.
Sticky barbecue chicken nibbles
Satay Chicken: Indulge in the delicious sweet and nutty flavours of this classic satay chicken.
Chicken carbonara pasta bake
By Women’s Weekly Food
Julie Goodwin’s Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Pasta: A beloved family favourite pasta dish that’s always a winner.
Satay chicken
By Women’s Weekly Food
Chicken and Vegetable Soup with Parmesan Croutons: A warming and hearty soup elevated by crispy, flavourful parmesan croutons.
Julie Goodwin’s creamy chicken & mushroom pasta
By Julie Goodwin
Pan-Fried Chicken with Lemon and Tahini: A quick and flavourful weeknight dinner that’s surprisingly simple to prepare.
Chicken and vegetable soup with parmesan croutons
By Diabetic Living
Spiced Chicken Wraps: These deliciously spicy chicken wraps are a fantastic option for both lunch and dinner.
Pan fried chicken with lemon and tahini
By Women’s Weekly Food
Easy Satay Chicken Sausage Rolls: Get ready to roll with these flavourful and easy satay chicken sausage rolls.
Spiced chicken wraps
By Diabetic Living
Air Fryer Chicken Parmigiana: Enjoy a crunchy, cheesy classic made effortlessly in your air fryer.
Easy satay chicken sausage rolls
By Women’s Weekly Food
Chicken with Crushed Harissa Chickpeas: A weeknight winner that’s perfect for two and packed with flavour.
Air fryer chicken parmigiana
By Women’s Weekly Food
Smoky Tomato Chargrilled Chicken: This glazed chicken dinner is finger-licking good, gluten-free, and lower in carbs.
Chicken with crushed harissa chickpeas
By Diabetic Living
Julie Goodwin’s Char Siu Chicken with Egg Fried Rice: A flavour-packed dinner made from just five simple ingredients.
Smoky tomato chargrilled chicken
By Diabetic Living
One-Pan Chicken Rice with Coconut: A delicious dinner for two that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Yes, please!
Julie Goodwin’s char siu chicken with egg fried rice
By Julie Goodwin
Easy Chicken and Corn Soup: This quick and easy soup is ideal for camping trips or a fuss-free weeknight meal.
One-pan chicken rice with coconut
By Women’s Weekly Food
Soy and Sriracha Air Fryer Chicken Thighs: A perfect addition to your weeknight rotation, ready in just 30 minutes.
Easy chicken and corn soup
By Women’s Weekly Food
Lemon Parmesan Pan Chicken: Serve this delightful weeknight wonder with creamy mashed potato for a complete meal.
Soy and sriracha air fryer chicken thighs
By Women’s Weekly Food
Air Fryer Popcorn-Coated Chicken with Honey BBQ Sauce: The kids will absolutely love this fun and flavourful dish.
Lemon parmesan pan chicken
By Women’s Weekly Food
Chilli Chicken San Choy Bow: There’s a certain allure to san choy bow that everyone loves, yet few people actually prepare it at home.
Air fryer popcorn-coated chicken with honey BBQ sauce
By Women’s Weekly Food
Chicken Schnitzel: A universally loved classic that’s always a winner.
Chilli chicken san choy bow
By Women’s Weekly Food
Chicken Pesto Pasta with Tomatoes: You’ll be amazed at how easily this tasty meal comes together.
Chicken schnitzel
By Women’s Weekly Food
Green Curry Chicken with Pickled Radish: A simple and easy meal designed for your air fryer.
Chicken pesto pasta with tomatoes
By Women’s Weekly Food
Chicken and Watercress Pasta Salad: A fresh, satisfying, and vibrant salad option.
Green curry chicken with pickled radish
By Women’s Weekly Food
10-Minute Chicken and Bean Tortilla Soup: An incredibly easy and quick lunch idea.
Chicken and watercress pasta salad
By Women’s Weekly Food
Chicken Noodle Soup: The ultimate comfort food, oh-so-satisfying.
10 minute chicken and bean tortilla soup
By Women’s Weekly Food
Lemon Chicken Rissoles: A delightful twist on a classic, these rissoles are a family favourite.
Chicken noodle soup
By Women’s Weekly Food
Chicken and Mushroom Pizzas: With only five ingredients, you can create these popular takeaway favourites at home.
Lemon chicken rissoles
By Women’s Weekly Food
Miso Chicken and Stir-Fried Greens: Embrace that delicious umami flavour with this vibrant dish.
Chicken and mushroom pizzas
By Women’s Weekly Food
Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets: Make a batch of these crowd-pleasing nuggets for your next party or a kid-friendly dinner.
Miso chicken and stir-fried greens
By Women’s Weekly Food
Balsamic Tomato and Mushroom Chicken: Full of flavour and ready in a flash, this dish is a weeknight saviour.
Air fryer chicken nuggets
By Women’s Weekly Food
Sticky Apricot Chicken with Rainbow Rice: A vibrant and tasty dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
Balsamic tomato and mushroom chicken
By Women’s Weekly Food
Creamy Chicken and Pasta Salad: This classic recipe gets a delightful smoky crunch from roasted pecans, making it an ideal workday lunch.
Sticky apricot chicken with rainbow rice
By Women’s Weekly Food
Creamy Chicken, Bacon, Pea and Spinach Pasta: This creamy pasta dish is a hit with both kids and adults, and it’s on the table in just 25 minutes.
Creamy chicken and pasta salad
By Women’s Weekly Food
Chicken Macaroni Cheese: Transform this beloved comfort food into a main meal fit for any occasion by adding shredded chicken.
Creamy chicken, bacon, pea and spinach pasta
By Women’s Weekly Food
Chicken, Minted Pea and Ricotta Meatballs: The addition of fresh mint, peas, and ricotta creates a wonderfully fragrant and creamy note in these delicious chicken meatballs. Served in a rich tomato sauce over fresh pasta, it makes a great family meal.
Chicken macaroni cheese
By Women’s Weekly Food
Cajun-Spiced Chicken Burgers: A flavourful burger option that’s perfect for a quick meal.
Chicken, minted pea and ricotta meatballs
By Women’s Weekly Food
Lemongrass Chicken Sliders with Avocado Salsa: These sliders offer a fresh and zesty flavour combination.
Cajun-spiced chicken burgers
By Women’s Weekly Food
Quick Chicken Satay: Satay, originating in Indonesia, is a staple in many Asian cuisines. This recipe is deceptively simple, requiring few ingredients and minimal preparation time.
Lemongrass chicken sliders with avocado salsa
By Women’s Weekly Food
Chicken, Tomato and Feta Rissoles: Take your rissoles in a tasty new direction with chicken mince and the delicious combination of crumbly feta and acidic tomatoes.
Quick chicken satay
By Women’s Weekly Food
Spiced Mango Chicken Baguette: For these delicious sandwiches, use barbecued chicken breast, leftover roast chicken, or pan-fried chicken breast. This would also be great in a multigrain bread sandwich.
Chicken, tomato and feta rissoles
By Women’s Weekly Food
Harissa Chicken Burger: Harissa, a North African paste made from dried red chillies, garlic, olive oil, and caraway seeds, adds a wonderful kick to this burger.
Spiced mango chicken baguette
By Women’s Weekly Food
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