Recipes Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken 32 One-Pot Chicken Recipes for Busy Weeknight Dinners All the ingredients go into one pot or sheet pan, making these chicken recipes a snap to cook—and clean up. By Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer is an experienced food editor, writer, and recipe developer. She manages the Martha Stewart recipe archive and is always curious about new ingredients and the best techniques. She has been working in food media for over 20 years. Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 25, 2024 Close Photo: Justin Walker Juicy, tender, and quick to cook, chicken is our go-to protein on busy weeknights—especially these one-pot chicken recipes, which come together in no time but taste like you've labored all afternoon. Requiring just a single pot or sheet pan, they're not only a cinch to prep, but they're also quick to clean up. Some recipes are made with boneless, skinless chicken cutlets or bone-in, skin-on breasts; others call for dark meat thighs, ground chicken, and even leftover roast chicken. They're the ideal solution when you need to get dinner on the table fast. 30 Easy Weeknight Chicken Recipes Your Family Will Love 01 of 32 Pan-Roasted Chicken With Za'atar, Potatoes, and Greens Courtesy of Linda Pugliese This colorful sheet-pan dinner stars chicken thighs, fingerling potatoes, red onion, and lacinato kale. It tastes as good as it looks—za’atar is the magical spice mix that brings it all together. View Recipe 02 of 32 Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms With Egg Noodles Johnny Miller Chicken breasts, mushrooms, and shallots set the stage for this one-pot chicken recipe. Egg noodles, cooked in the same pan, and cream cheese—which creates a quick, rich sauce—steal the show. View Recipe 03 of 32 One-Pot Chicken and Brown Rice A healthy, hearty one-pan dinner that’s economical too. Use up the celery and carrots that have been languishing in your crisper drawer, along with an onion, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, and some brown rice. View Recipe 04 of 32 Lemon Chicken With Potatoes and Escarole Nico Schinco Here's a sheet-pan chicken dinner you'll crave on the regular. Juicy roasted thighs, crispy potatoes, and wilted escarole combine for a cozy, delicious meal. View Recipe 15 Lemon Chicken Recipes That Prove It's a Perfect Pairing 05 of 32 Chicken, Fennel, and Artichoke Fricassee Johnny Miller Artichoke hearts, red onion, and fennel pair with chicken thighs for a skillet meal that's simply out of this world. The vegetables infuse the braising liquid, which cooks down into a flavorful pan sauce for the meat. View Recipe 06 of 32 Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas Ren Fuller Colorful and spicy, there's a lot to love about this one-sheet recipe. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are sizzled together with yellow and green bell peppers and then topped with sour cream, salsa, and ripe avocado, delivering zesty flavor in each bite. View Recipe 07 of 32 Skillet Chicken With Leeks and Carrots David Malosh Consider this one-pot chicken recipe a spring take on roast chicken. Instead of a whole bird, we use chicken breast halves, which cook atop leeks, carrots, and bread cubes that soak up the meat's flavorful juices. View Recipe 08 of 32 Broiled Yogurt-Marinated Chicken and Chickpeas Chris Simpson For lightning-fast meals, look no further than your broiler. Here, yogurt-marinated boneless chicken thighs are nestled on a baking sheet with spiced carrots and chickpeas, then broiled to perfection and served with couscous or crusty bread. View Recipe 14 Leftover Chicken Recipes That Taste Just as Delicious as Day One 09 of 32 Summery Chicken-and-Rice Soup Lennart Weibull Light, fresh, and full of flavor, this one-pot chicken recipe features zucchini and yellow squash plus leafy greens, making it a delightful option for the summer months. Save prep time by using shredded cooked chicken from leftover roast or rotisserie chicken. View Recipe 10 of 32 Chicken Paillard With Caprese Panzanella Con Poulos Inspired by the Caprese salad, this chicken dinner features tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, celery hearts, and capers, along with strips of breaded chicken cutlets for a no-fuss warm-weather meal. View Recipe 11 of 32 Chicken Scarpariello Chris Simpson Hot and spicy, this interpretation of the Italian-American standard unites browned chicken thighs, hot pickled peppers, shallots, and Italian sausage links. Rosemary infuses the dish with an irresistible aroma. View Recipe 12 of 32 Chicken-and-Mushroom Congee Lennart Weibull Warm and comforting, this savory rice porridge is prepared in one pan with bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, ginger, scallions, and shiitake mushrooms. For extra oomph, top it with umami-rich sesame oil and chili sauce, such as sambal oelek, before serving, View Recipe 13 of 32 Ground Chicken Tacos Julia Gartland This quick weeknight dinner is on the table in 35 minutes. The ground chicken mixture is flavored with cumin, coriander, and tomato paste, while minced chipotle in adobo brings the heat. It cooks on the stovetop in a skillet and is served in your favorite taco shells with all the fixings. View Recipe 14 of 32 Instant Pot Chicken Adobo and Rice Bryan Gardner The only piece of cookware you need to make this Philippine-inspired recipe is your beloved Instant Pot. Red Thai chiles, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, and garlic pack flavor, a winning combo with the bone-in, skin-in chicken thighs. View Recipe 15 of 32 Spicy Basil Chicken Stir-Fry Justin Walker A true crowd-pleaser, this Thai-inspired stir-fry recipe combines chicken thighs with shallots, fresh basil leaves, spicy serrano chile peppers, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. It's so flavorful that we guarantee there will be no leftovers. View Recipe 16 of 32 Creamy Lemon Chicken With Spinach and Artichokes Marcus Nilsson The secret to this rich, comforting one-skillet chicken recipe is the cream cheese, which creates a magical sauce when stirred into the pan juices. The results are rich and satisfying, with less fat than heavy cream. View Recipe 17 of 32 Cuban Chicken With Rice and Beans Armando Rafael A little bit of bacon goes a long way in this recipe. Not only does it add richness to the rice and beans, but it also deepens the flavors of the chicken thighs, which are browned in bacon in an ovenproof skillet. View Recipe 18 of 32 Greek-Chicken Pasta Courtesy of Yunhee Kim Lemon juice and zest, plus plenty of fresh dill, brighten this chicken pasta dish. It's inspired by avgolemono, a classic Greek soup that's thickened with eggs instead of cream. View Recipe 19 of 32 Creamy Asparagus Chicken Armando Rafael A splash of cream adds just the right amount of richness to this braised chicken dish with leeks, asparagus, and baby red potatoes. Finish with sprigs of dill. View Recipe 20 of 32 Instant Pot Chicken Marbella Bryan Gardner A retro one-dish delight with timeless flavors, this winning chicken dinner offsets salty, briny Castelvetrano olives with sweet, dark prunes. It all comes together in under an hour, thanks to that modern marvel, the Instant Pot, View Recipe 21 of 32 Classic Chicken Noodle Soup Christina Holmes Few dishes are as comforting as a warming bowl of chicken noodle soup. All this one-pot chicken recipe requires is that you simmer the ingredients together on the stove. View Recipe 22 of 32 Garlic Chicken With Barley Christina Holmes This set-it-and-forget-it one-pot chicken recipe uses a slow cooker, which requires more time but less hands-on cooking. A whole chicken is cut into pieces for a garlicky braise, then served on a bed of barley studded with peas and tarragon. View Recipe 23 of 32 Chicken and Mushrooms With Egg Noodles Sharon Radisch A one-pot dinner that's elegant enough for company, this dish bathes chicken in a rich cream sauce, offset by egg noodles. The finishing touch: chopped fresh dill and bits of bacon. View Recipe 24 of 32 Warm Quinoa and Chicken Salad Christina Holmes For a taste of spring, quick-cooking quinoa is paired with boneless, skinless chicken breast. Light yet satisfying, this main-course salad is further enhanced with peas and asparagus. View Recipe 25 of 32 Chicken-Chile Stew Courtesy of Lennart Weibull Chicken thighs and cannellini beans are the base of this spicy stew that simmers in a Dutch oven. Poblano peppers and chili powder lend just enough subtle heat. View Recipe 26 of 32 Roast Chicken With Paprika and Roasted Garlic Christina Holmes One pot doesn't just mean stews, soups, and skillet dishes. Here, chicken with a paprika-oregano rub is roasted alongside a medley of vegetables on a baking sheet, which cooks the bird faster than a traditional roasting pan. View Recipe 27 of 32 Instant-Pot Chicken Curry Bryan Gardner For a chicken curry in a hurry, there's no better small appliance than an Instant Pot. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are spiced with coriander, cumin seeds, and ginger for a whole lot of flavor in a short time. View Recipe 28 of 32 Chicken With Sausage and Potatoes Turn to your Dutch oven for this robust one-dish chicken recipe. Chicken breasts are teamed with Italian sausage and waxy potatoes, then perked up with red wine vinegar and fresh oregano for a hearty, rib-sticking stew. View Recipe 29 of 32 Roasted Chicken With Kale and Tomato Panzanella Justin Walker This sheet-pan supper is just a little different and altogether delicious. Chicken thighs and drumsticks are crisped up on the same sheet pan as the crusty bread, lacinato kale, and cherry tomatoes used for the panzanella that's served alongside. View Recipe 30 of 32 Pressure-Cooker Coq au Vin Marcus Nilsson Take your taste buds on a trip to a French bistro without leaving your kitchen. This chicken dish is made in an Instant Pot or pressure cooker in a fraction of the traditional stovetop meal time. View Recipe 31 of 32 Chicken and Rice With Swiss Chard John Kernick Chicken legs simmer together with a bounty of vegetables and rice in this versatile recipe. Use parsnips if you don't have carrots or swap out the Swiss chard for spinach—and if you're fresh out of basmati rice, sub in Carolina, converted, or jasmine rice. View Recipe 32 of 32 Chicken-and-Broccoli Stir-Fry Yes, you can whip up this takeout favorite at home. The sauce couldn't be easier—simply make a slurry with soy sauce, rice vinegar, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil, then add it to the wok near the end of cooking. View Recipe Updated by Randi Gollin Randi Gollin Randi Gollin is a freelance food writer and editor who has been covering food, travel, and fashion for over 20 years. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit