When I started putting this list together, I had no idea just how many great chicken recipes I’ve tried over the last few years. I rediscovered a few that we really loved but somehow forgot about once I’d made them the first time (thanks to millions of other fantastic recipes out there that I always want to try) and also included a bunch of them that are just staples in our house. I probably could have added another 10 great chicken recipes to this list, but at least these will get you started with a few meal planning ideas for the next few weeks!
I better go get in the kitchen and start making some of these dishes again so I can photograph them. Blogging without an awesome DSLR was just not nearly as exciting! 🙂
- Chicken & Gravy
Oh how I love this dish. I make a bunch of biscuits at once, freeze them and then thaw a couple as needed for breakfast sandwiches or this. Stefan looked at me pretty strangely the first time I made this, but now he can’t get enough of it. And it’s super simple! - Cajun Chicken Pasta
This is one of our fall back recipes that we make when we don’t know what else to eat for dinner. The combination of spices with the fresh mushrooms and bell peppers…SO good! - Penne Arrabiata
Ever since the day we discovered this recipe, we have LOVED it. Spicy, full of flavor and simple. - Enchilada Casserole
You can actually make this with beef, beans or any other protein source, but the first time we tried it we used chicken and it was delicious. Now I’m wondering why I never made this again…the hazard of not always printing your recipes!
- Arroz con Pollo
After living in Miami, you come to love certain foods. This has a more Mexican flavor than the typical Cuban Arroz con Pollo which is more like a jerk chicken served over white rice, but it still tastes great. - Garlic & Honey Chicken
A really simple way to use up chicken pieces like thighs and wings. Just be sure to make plenty of them because they get eaten up fast! - Rotisserie chicken
Chicken fresh off the spit is some good eatin’ in my book. And it couldn’t be much easier to make if you’ve got the right equipment! - Chicken soup with veggies and rice
Fairly simple, delicious, you can use up an old chicken carcass and leftover rice, warms you up on a winter day…what could be better?
- Homemade chicken noodle soup
If colds are running rampant in your home, whip up this easy pot of soup. Not only will you be able to eat off of it for a while, but you’ll all be feeling better in no time. - Balsamic Chicken with beer rice
Wow, looks like we cook nothing but soup and roast chicken around here. But I love the simplicity of putting everything into the oven and then just forgetting about it for a while. - Chicken Pot Pie with cheddar crust
I just couldn’t resist adding one extra recipe that is SO good. A bit more involved than some if you’re making your own cheddar crust, but absolutely worth it!
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I’ll have to be sure to look closer at a few of those recipes… we love chicken at our house!
I’d like to try the cajun chicken recipe. What do you use for cajun seasoning here in D-Land?
I have a bunch of Cajun seasoning stored up from visits to the US and people bringing it back, but I have actually seen it before in Asian supermarkets here in Germany (of all places.) There are lots of places online to find mixes. I haven’t tried this one yet but it sounds like it would work really well: http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/cajun-spice-seasoning-mix-in-a-jar/Detail.aspx
Once I’ve run out and start making my own, I know I’ll be sharing a recipe for mix too after I’ve found one I really like. I make my own fajita seasoning for dishes and Ranch dressing too.
I found some American “Cajun Grill Seasoning” in the back of the cupboard, so we used that. We made our usual substitutions (whole-grain pasta, Cremefine and Culinesse Balance instead of cream and butter), and it turned out great! I couldn’t find our measuring spoons, though, and I might have gone a bit overboard on the spices. It had quite a bite! 🙂
Wow. Impressed that you guys actually made this tonight for dinner. Awesome!
Definitely have to be careful with Cajun seasoning…it packs a punch. Have overdone it a bit on more than one occasion but thankfully we like things spicy! 🙂
This is PERFECT for my family of chicken eaters! Literally, they LOVE almost anything as long as it has chicken in it. I can’t wait to try some of these yummy recipes!
Hope you and your family enjoy them Maria! There’s some great ones in there…we’re big chicken eaters here too!!
These all look delish! I am particularly drawn to the beer rice one and of course anything that I can also fall back on when the imagination territory looks bleak. Thanks!
I actually did try this out the other night. My family loved it!
We are snowed in so the chicken & gravy sounds absolutely perfect for dinner tomorrow. Thanks 🙂
Mmmh, definitely! Chicken & gravy is a great cold weather food…making my mouth water a little — think I might need to add this to my menu plan in the next week or so 🙂
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