30 Delicious Skillet Chicken Recipes To Make On A Weeknight (2024)

Keep your weeknight dinner easy and quick with these 30 mouth-watering skillet chicken recipes! Everything from pasta to stir-fries, stews, curries, and other amazing chicken recipes made in one skillet!

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Chicken. My most favorite type of meat, hands down. The cheapest, the mostaccessible, plus – it’s lean! What’s not to like? Igor nods in agreement.

Even with my latest craze for free-range birds, it’s still the cheapest compared with other quality types of meat such as grass-fed beef, antibiotic-free pork, and others.

That’s why the most popular choice for weeknight dinners in our house is usually something with chicken. We are always looking for new recipes. Pinterest, other blogs, magazines, you name it. However, it’s not that easy to make it into our list of potential things to cook on a weeknight, oh no.

The dish has to meet some requirements:

  • It has to be quick and easy to make. Nobody wants to spend all the evening in the kitchen.
  • The ingredients have to be simple and accessible. Truffles? Octopus? Foie gras? Thank you. Maybe next time.
  • As little dishes as possible. Preferably one pot / pan.

Our favorites are skillet chicken recipes. You know, the kind of a recipe where you throw chicken+ tons of other ingredients into a skillet and voila! The dinner is ready to serve. Easy? Check. Quick? Check. Empty sink? Check.

The number of different combinations you can make this way is limitless. I think I have over 10 of such recipes on Yummy Addiction alone and every single one of them is awesome. You can browse through thechicken category if you want to check them out.

The list I made for you today includes a few of my recipes + a big selection of gorgeous ideas from other blogs. I have already cooked about a half of these but I’m determined to try them all. I hope you will love this collection as much as I do!

1. Pineapple Chicken Afritada

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This Spanish-inspired Filipino dish features chicken simmered with various vegetables in a flavorful tomato sauce. It’s guaranteed to become your new favorite!

Recipe by: Yummy Addiction

2. Simple Chicken and Tomatoes Skillet

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It’s a super-simple, one-pan, 30-minute ditty, guaranteed to spark a summer love song in your kitchen!

Recipe by: Well Plated

3. Creamy Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara

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This Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara is hearty, rich, and super creamy. Packed with protein, it’s guaranteed to become a hit with your family!

Recipe by: Yummy Addiction

4. Chicken Sausage Fettuccine Alfredo

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Chicken Sausage Fettuccine Alfredo is a quick and easy 20 minute weeknight dinner recipe full of hearty pasta, chicken sausage, blistered tomatoes and caramelized onions.

Recipe by: The Creative Bite

5. Asparagus Sweet Potato Chicken Skillet

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This Asparagus Sweet Potato Chicken Skillet recipe is a delicious healthy and easy to make meal that will be on your dinner table in less than 30 minutes!

Recipe by: Primavera Kitchen

6. Italian Skillet Chicken With Tomatoes And Mushrooms

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Italian-inspired skillet chicken. Simple chicken breast recipe cooked in white wine with tomatoes and mushrooms! Ready in 30 mins or less!

Recipe by: The Mediterranean Dish

7. Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry

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This colorful Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry is healthy, heavenly tasty and super easy to make! It also features red bell pepper, carrot, and peas!

Recipe by: Yummy Addiction

8. Harvest Chicken Skillet with Sweet Potatoes Brussels Sprouts and Sautéed Apples

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With sweet potatoes, apples, Brussels sprouts, and bacon, this healthy Paleo chicken skillet is packed with flavor and delivers every food group in one pan!

Recipe by: Well Plated

9. One Skillet Chicken With Garlicky Mushroom Cream Sauce

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This easy chicken dinner is made with sautéed garlic and mushrooms and topped with a creamy sauce!

Recipe by: Little Spice Jar

10. Orange Chicken 30 Minute Skillet

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This 30-minute skillet recipe for orange chicken is easy to make and so delicious! It’s an easy dinner recipe that your whole family will love!

Recipe by: The Gunny Sack

11. Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo Pasta

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If you are looking for an easy and comforting dinner idea, this Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo Pasta is exactly what you need. We are talking about a big pile of noodles stuffed with shrimp, chicken, and mixed with a creamy wine sauce!

Recipe by: Yummy Addiction

12. Bbq Chicken Skillet Nachos

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These BBQ chicken skillet nachos are fast, easy, and delicious! The perfect game-day comfort food appetizer. Ready in only 25 minutes!

Recipe by: Salt And Lavender

13. Skillet Chicken Fajitas

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These Skillet Chicken Fajitas are a quick, easy, gluten-free and paleo dinner. They’reperfect for busy nights!

Recipe by: Recipe Runner

14. Monterrey Chicken Skillet

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Smoky BBQ sauce, salty bacon, and creamy Monterrey Jack cheese come together in this quick, one-dish Monterrey Chicken Skillet!

Recipe by: Budget Bytes

15. Lemon Rosemary Chicken Breast With Sweet Potatoes

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This easy, flavorful and super delicious oven baked lemon rosemary chicken is a light meal, requiring minimal effort and ingredients!

Recipe by: Yummy Addiction

16. Skillet Chicken With Bacon And White Wine Sauce

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Hello crispy, saucy, delicious skillet chicken with bacon and white wine sauce!

Recipe by: Pinch Of Yum

17. Enchilada Stuffed Chicken Skillet

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Chicken stuffed with rice, enchilada sauce, cream cheese, tomatoes, and more cheese!

Recipe by: The Cookie Rookie

18. Sweet Potato Chicken Kale Skillet

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This Sweet Potato Chicken Kale Skillet recipe is a delicious one-pan meal that will be on your dinner table in less than 30 minutes!

Recipe by: Primavera Kitchen

19. Chicken Mushroom Stew

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This hearty and comforting chicken mushroom stew will keep you and your family warm and satisfied in the autumn and winter!

Recipe by: Yummy Addiction

20. Italian Chicken and Vegetable Skillet

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This family friendly Italian Chicken and Vegetable Skillet is full of flavor, fresh vegetables, and plenty of protein!

Recipe by: Recipe Runner

21. Skillet Chicken with Bacon, Caper and Olive Sauce

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Hearty, filling, and crazy delicious, this skillet chicken is packed with goodness!

Recipe by: Coffee And Crayons

22. Easy Skillet Chicken With Black Beans And Corn

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Spicy, delicious and on the table in 20 minutes, this Easy Skillet Chicken recipe is a serious weeknight winner!

Recipe by: Bourbon And Honey

23. One Pan Cheesy Chicken Taco Rice

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Spice up your Taco Tuesdays with this delicious One Pan Cheesy Chicken Taco Rice. Everything you love about a good taco is in this skillet!

Recipe by: Unicorns In The Kitchen

24. Creamy Healthy Chicken Enchilada Skillet

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This Creamy Healthy Chicken Enchilada Skillet is comfort food + healthy + everything good in life! Gluten-free and perfect for meal prep!

Recipe by: Jar Of Lemons

25. Chicken Spaghetti with Red Sauce and Prosciutto

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If you are looking for a weeknight dinner idea, look no more. This Chicken Spaghetti with Red Sauce and Prosciutto is exactly what you need. It is quick and easy to make + it’s finger-licking good!

Recipe by: Yummy Addiction

26. Skillet Chicken Con Queso

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The ultimate one pot meal! Cheesy rice loaded with cilantro, pico de gallo, green chiles, and cream topped with taco spiced chicken!

Recipe by: The Cookie Rookie

27. One-Skillet Chicken Parmesan

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Delicious skillet chicken parmesan recipe made with fresh mozzarella cheese and crisped/baked in a single cast iron skillet!

Recipe by: Kitchen Swagger

28. Chicken Skillet With Coconut Milk Curry

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This chicken skillet is simmered in a spicy coconut milk curry along with baby spinach leaves and sun-dried tomatoes!

Recipe by: Savory Tooth

29. One Pot Mustard Chicken and Bacon Skillet

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This One Pot Mustard Chicken and Bacon Skillet made with white wine and cream is such an easy romantic DELICIOUS meal! Full of flavor and fool-proof!

Recipe by: The Cookie Rookie

30. Skillet Mushroom Chicken and Quinoa

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This mushroom chicken and quinoa recipe is flavorful, satisfying, and healthy too! Ready in only 30 minutes, it’s the perfect recipe for a busy weeknight.

Recipe by: Well Plated

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30 Delicious Skillet Chicken Recipes To Make On A Weeknight (2024)

FAQs

Is chicken better in skillet or oven? ›

What Is The Best Way To Cook A Chicken Breast? Cooking a boneless and skinless chicken breast in a hot cast iron pan is by far the easiest and most tasty way to cook the breast. You are far less likely to overcook the chicken breast compared to baking it in the oven or poaching it in water.

How to make chicken tasteful? ›

Marinate them.

If you're cooking chicken breasts without skin or fat, infuse them with some extra flavor and liquid to keep them tender. Choose your favorite marinade and throw them in a ziploc bag with the marinade. Marinate them overnight before grilling, baking, or searing. The difference is uncanny.

How long to pan fry a chicken breast? ›

Pan-fried chicken breast recipe

Take off the cling film and season well. 2. Heat the oil in a frying pan then add the chicken breasts (skin-side down, if they have skin) and cook for 2-3 minutes or until browned. Then turn over, cover and cook on the other side for 7-8 minutes or until cooked through.

How to cook chicken in a stainless steel pan? ›

Heat a large stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil; swirl to coat. Add chicken to pan, rounded side down; cook 5 minutes. Turn chicken over; reduce heat to medium, and cook 5 minutes or until done.

Should I cover my chicken on skillet? ›

Mistake: Not Covering Your Pan While Frying

As the chicken cooks, cover the pan with a lid to trap the heat. This helps render the fat and water from the chicken for a crisp crust and evenly cooked meat.

What is the best oil for pan searing chicken? ›

To prevent the chicken from sticking to the pan, use a high-heat cooking oil like canola. Searing is great for chicken tenders, boneless chicken breasts, and thighs (boneless, skinless, or otherwise). With skin-on cuts, you'll want to sear the chicken skin-side down until the skin is golden brown.

What gives chicken the most flavor? ›

Marinating is good for flavouring and tenderising your chicken at the same time. It's best to marinate your chicken overnight to give the flavours plenty of time to infuse. A faster way to add flavour is to simply brine your chicken in salty water prior to cooking.

Which is the tastiest chicken dish in the world? ›

Butter chicken, also known as Murgh Makhani, has recently claimed the top spot in the "Top 100 Chicken Dishes in the World" list by TasteAtlas, (an online guide for traditional food) solidifying its place as a global culinary sensation.

What is the most flavorful way to cook chicken? ›

Getting a good sear through medium high heat, then reducing the heat to LOW and COVERING the chicken while it cooks. The butter, oil, and chicken juices create a super flavorful liquid that acts as a way to steam the chicken at a low temperature, ensuring that it is moist & tender on the inside.

Do you pan fry chicken on high or low heat? ›

A large, well-seasoned cast-iron skillet will pan-fry your chicken without sticking. Using medium-high heat, wait until the skillet is hot before adding the chicken. Let it cook on one side, without turning, until properly browned. When the chicken releases from the pan without sticking, turn to cook the other side.

Is it better to bake or pan fry chicken breast? ›

While both baking and pan frying can give you tasty, juicy chicken, if you are in a hurry, it is better to pan fry it. Because baked chicken breast is easy to dry out, it needs time to brine or marinade before you cook it.

What is the secret to cooking with stainless steel? ›

Cooking Techniques for Stainless Steel

Stainless steel conducts heat efficiently, so medium heat often does the trick. Prevent food from sticking by ensuring your pan is hot enough before adding oil. Speaking of oil, let it get hot, but do not smoke it. This creates a temporary non-stick surface.

When not to use stainless steel cookware? ›

Stainless steel: Another generally safe option. But experts note that you should ideally refrain from cooking acidic foods, like tomato sauce, in these types of pans. “Stainless steel may have some heavy metals in it, such as nickel and chromium, that can leach, especially when cooking acidic foods,” Minich explains.

Is it healthier to bake chicken or pan fry? ›

Baked chicken is also a healthy method of preparation because you can choose to forego any oils before you bake it. Many people remove the skin of chicken breasts before baking, making it a low-fat and high-protein choice for meals.

Is baking or frying chicken better? ›

But there's a healthier, equally delicious way to eat comfort food like fried chicken. And it's all thanks to your oven. By cooking chicken in the oven, you'll use little oil, which will minimize heart health risks. Aside from being healthier for your heart, this chicken is also high in protein (8 g per serving).

Is it better to pan fry or put meat in the oven? ›

First, sear the meat in a heavy skillet over high heat to brown it. Then transfer it to a moderate oven to finish cooking. The result is a flavorful browned crust that roasting alone cannot produce in a short amount of time and an even doneness that is hard to achieve on the stove top.

Is it better to cook chicken thighs in the oven or on the stove? ›

All three types of chicken thighs cook well in an oven. Boneless chicken thighs are the quickest-cooking option, and roasting skin-on thighs in an oven can yield a crispy surface even without the chicken skin. Thanks to the even heat of an oven, the bone-in variety can also cook evenly. 1.

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