Family Chicken Dinners Made With Love

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Family chicken dinners aren’t about fancy plating or fuss—they’re about gathering around the table, passing plates, and watching everyone go back for “just one more bite.” These recipes are hearty, crowd-pleasing, and easy enough to make any night feel a little more special.

Chicken Marsala

A skillet filled with Chicken Marsala.
Image Credit: Erren Hart for Erren’s Kitchen.

Enjoy a classic Italian-American dish with this Chicken Marsala recipe. It features chicken cutlets in a rich Marsala wine sauce with mushrooms, onions, garlic, and pancetta. Bring the flavors of your favorite Italian restaurant to your table with this delicious recipe, so you won’t need to order in again.

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Crispy Chicken with Herbed Carolina Gold Rice & Scratch Pan Gravy

A dinner plate filled with fried chicken breast over rice with brown chicken gravy.
Image Credit: Jenny DeRemer for Not Entirely Average.

Serve this Crispy Chicken and Rice dish with pan gravy and American-grown rice cultivated in the Carolinas. Savor the tender chicken coated in a crispy crust, perfectly paired with fragrant Carolina Gold rice infused with seasonal herbs.

GET THE RECIPE: Chicken and Rice

‘Chicken on The Ritz’ Casserole

Creamy leftover rotisserie chicken casserole with crushed Ritz crackers on top.
Image Credit: Jenny DeRemer for Not Entirely Average.

Let’s talk about Ritz Chicken Casserole, also known as Million Dollar Chicken Casserole! With just a handful of simple ingredients, this easy chicken dish delivers a creamy, velvety sauce that perfectly enhances the flavor of tender chicken and crispy Ritz cracker topping.

GET THE RECIPE: Chicken Casserole with Ritz Crackers

Chicken Enchiladas with Three Cheese Chipotle Sauce

Mexican style cheese and chicken enchiladas in a casserole dish.
Image Credit: Jenny DeRemer for Not Entirely Average.

Bump up your weeknight dinner game with my Chicken Enchiladas featuring a tantalizing Three Cheese Chipotle Sauce, prepared in just 1 hour! These enchiladas deliver next-level flavor and unmatched freshness that will leave you craving more. They work exceptionally well for meal plans. Say goodbye to bland dinners and hello to an adaptation of a classic for busy families!

GET THE RECIPE: Chicken Enchiladas

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sliders

three slow cooker bbq chicken sliders on a stack of white plates.
Photo credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

These Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sliders are the perfect easy meal for a crowd. With just a few ingredients and your slow cooker, you’ll have delicious, flavorful BBQ chicken ready to pile onto sweet Hawaiian rolls. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sliders

Marry Me Chicken Tortellini

Marry Me Chicken Tortellini fresh out of the oven.
Photo credit: Chelsea’s Messy Apron

This Marry Me Chicken Tortellini recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Combining creamy, cheesy sauce with juicy chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach, it’s an easy one-pan meal that’s ready in no time. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Get the Recipe: Marry Me Chicken Tortellini

Chicken Marinade

close up of a partially sliced baked marinated chicken breast on a white platter.
Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie

Looking for a way to add more flavor to your chicken? This easy chicken marinade uses pantry staples to create a lip-smackingly delicious and tender chicken dinner. Just marinate and then bake or grill!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Marinade

Creamy Balsamic Spinach Bacon Mushroom Chicken

Chicken breasts, creamy sauce, mushrooms, spinach, and bacon pieces cooked together in a skillet.
Photo credit: Salt and Lavender

This Creamy Balsamic Spinach Bacon Mushroom Chicken is a restaurant-quality meal you can make at home in just 30 minutes! Tender chicken breasts are smothered in a rich, creamy balsamic sauce with savory bacon, mushrooms, and fresh spinach. It’s an easy weeknight dinner that everyone will love.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Balsamic Spinach Bacon Mushroom Chicken

Pineapple Chicken (with Video!)

pile of pineapple chicken and grilled pineapple on white serving plate
Photo credit: Carlsbad Cravings

This easy Pineapple Chicken recipe requires only 10 minutes of prep! Brown sugar, pineapple juice, and a touch of chili paste create a sweet, tangy glaze that’s perfect for grilling or cooking on the stovetop. Serve with rice and green onions for a complete meal.
Get the Recipe: Pineapple Chicken (with Video!)

Chicken Korma

A big bowl of chicken korma.
Image Credit: Erren Hart for Erren’s Kitchen.

This irresistibly rich and fragrant Chicken Korma recipe features a creamy texture and authentic flavors that will leave a lasting impression.

GET THE RECIPE: Chicken Korma

Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Bake

A chicken cordon bleu and pasta casserole bake.
Image Credit: Lyuba Brooke for Will Cook for Smiles.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Bake combines diced chicken, ham, tender pasta, a simple cream sauce, and lots of cheesy goodness. This easy chicken casserole is perfect for a comforting family dinner night.

GET THE RECIPE: Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta

Chicken Cutlets with Sundried Tomato Cream Sauce

A stainless steel pan containing creamy chicken and sundried tomato cream sauce, garnished with basil, with a spoon resting inside the dish, on a marble countertop.
Photo Credit: Not Entirely Average.

Bring gourmet flair to your table and serve creamy garlic Chicken Cutlets in Sundried Tomato Cream Sauce! Tender, golden-brown cutlets meet a luscious cream sauce infused with savory sundried tomatoes for a burst of flavor in every bite.

GET THE RECIPE: Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken

White Chicken Chili

A big bowl of white chicken chili with jalapeno pepper slices on the top.
Image Credit: Lyuba Brooke for Will Cook for Smiles.

White Chicken Chili offers a flavorful diversion from traditional chili with its creamy base and tender chicken. Made with white beans, corn, sour cream, vegetables, and a perfect blend of spices, this chili is spot on any time of year.

GET THE RECIPE: White Chicken Chili

Chicken Stroganoff

A delectable plate of creamy chicken and mushroom pasta garnished with fresh parsley. The dish features tender chunks of chicken, mushrooms, and al dente pasta in a rich, creamy sauce. Surrounding the main dish are fresh mushrooms, herbs, and a checkered napkin.
Image Credit: xoxoBella.

Chicken Stroganoff with creamy mushroom gravy is a delicious twist on the classic beef version. Using chicken thighs, this dish combines the rich flavors of paprika, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and sour cream to create a comforting, savory meal. The creamy mushroom gravy perfectly complements the tender chicken, making it a satisfying dinner option that’s just as tasty as the original.

GET THE RECIPE: Chicken Stroganoff

The Best Chicken and Dumplings

A pot of chicken and dumplings with fluffy dumplings and chunks of chicken, carrots, and celery in a creamy broth. A wooden spoon is lifting a dumpling from the pot, garnished with chopped herbs.
Image Credit: Inspired Taste.

Homemade Chicken and Dumplings are best enjoyed fresh, but they can be stored in the fridge for a couple of days and gently reheated. While the dumplings may become slightly moister and could fall apart, the dish will still retain its delicious flavors. However, freezing is not recommended, as it can affect the texture of the dumplings.

GET THE RECIPE: The Best Chicken and Dumplings

Chinese Chicken and Broccoli

A platter of Chinese chicken and broccoli stir fry.
Image Credit: Erren Hart for Erren’s Kitchen.

Create this easy Chinese favorite at home with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and honey. It’s not only cheaper than takeout but also bursting with flavor.

GET THE RECIPE: Chicken and Broccoli

Easy to Make Chicken Francaise

Sauteed chicken breasts with lemon and lemon sauce in a pan.
Image Credit: Jenny DeRemer for Not Entirely Average.

Prepare to be amazed by the cinch of a Chicken Francaise recipe! Also spelled Francese, tender chicken cutlets are bathed in a delectable sauce featuring zesty lemon, dry white wine, and luxurious sweet cream butter, creating a flavor sensation you dare not miss.

GET THE RECIPE: Chicken Francese

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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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