10 Quick Chicken Dinners for Busy Nights

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As exciting as Easter is, at the end of it I welcome the routine of the day to day life. Which means, it’s also time I went back to familiar dinners that we all love so much. These quick chicken dinners are perfect for busy nights, as they can be planned in advanced and enjoyed on a busy midweek night.  Look no further than these simple, no-fuss chicken recipes, as they are the answer to the good old ‘what’s for dinner’ question that moms get every single day without a fail.

Chicken Kabsa

A plate of seasoned rice mixed with chicken pieces, garnished with chopped herbs, next to a green and red checkered cloth.
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A one-pot wonder, this Chicken Kabsa is the most popular chicken and rice dish in the Middle East. It’s incredibly fragrant, with juicy chicken thighs and fluffy rice cooked in earthy spices, and it’s very easy to make even by a beginner in the kitchen.

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Chicken and Leek Pie with Puff Pastry

A plate with a portion of chicken and leek pie and a handful of peas.
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Chicken and Leek Pie with Puff Pastry served with mashed potatoes and peas, a comforting dish for every season. It’s a family-favourite dinner recipe that always goes down well with everyone, even with the pickest of eaters. Simple, but full of goodness!

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Chicken-Fried Chicken with Creamy Country Gravy

The image depicts a decorative plate featuring chicken fried chicken with gravy and a serving of mashed potatoes, along with a fork.
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Chicken-Fried Chicken with Gravy, a Southern dinner recipe made with a crispy chicken breast smothered in a creamy, gravy, or comfort food for every season. A family-friendly recipe that goes down well with everyone.

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Leftover Chicken Sandwich

Two stacked chicken salad sandwiches with lettuce on thick white bread, served on a white plate with three red radishes on the side.
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If you don’t have time to cook an elaborate dinner, this Leftover Chicken Sandwich is all you need. It’s served on a bed of aurgula for a quick and easy meal that is equally delicious and nutritious.

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Chicken Drumsticks in the Air Fryer

A plate of crispy fried chicken drumsticks garnished with chopped herbs is resting next to a blue cloth on a wooden table.
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These Chicken Drumsticks made in the Air Fryer are beautifully crispy on the outside but juicy on the inside. They are made with a light seasoning, but it’s this very simplicity that makes this recipe an outstanding one.

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Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs

Chicken meatballs in a bowl.
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If you are looking for a quick light dinner recipe, these Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs are ready in well under 30 minutes. They are incredibly juicy and tasty and deliciously golden on the outside.

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Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore.
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Chicken Cacciatore made with a whole chicken cut into pieces, veggies and black olives, a delicious chicken dinner that the whole family will definitely love. It’s a rustic meal that never fails to impress even the fussy eaters, and can be tweaked to one’s liking without compromising on taste.

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Chicken Cashew Stir Fry

A bowl of white rice topped with a stir-fry featuring pieces of chicken, baby corn, snap peas, cashews in a reddish-brown sauce. A green and red dish towel is partially visible beside the bowl.
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Chicken Cashew Stir Fry, a quick and easy recipe with an Asian touch. The chicken and veggies are smothered in a delicious homemade Chinese sauce that makes the dish incredibly delicious. A great midweek meal for the whole family.

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Air Fryer Whole Chicken

A roasted chicken with crispy skin sits in a pan, partially shredded, with a lemon beside it.
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This Air Fryer Whole Chicken will be your next favourite way of cooking chicken. Minimal prep, and just over an hour in the air fryer, and you have a massive 2kg chicken cooked easily to perfection.

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Baked Garlic Butter Chicken

Chicken tenders in a butter sauce.
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Baked Garlic Butter Chicken, beautifully succulent and flavourfu chicken tenders made with just a handful of ingredients. It’s a super simple dinner recipthat can be paired with your favourite carbs and greens.

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