Chicken Recipes

Salsa macha dials up the flavor in this quick chicken dinner.

Laab, a bright and spicy cold salad, couldn’t be easier. Precooked chicken is the time-saving ingredient that makes this recipe the answer to what to make when it’s too hot to cook.

Feed a crowd with these cheesy, crunchy nachos — or bake up a pan for a snack dinner.

Arroz de Galinha is a comforting Brazilian chicken and rice dish made with tender shredded chicken, vegetables, and seasoned rice simmered in a flavorful broth. Hearty, colorful, and satisfying—perfect for family meals or gatherings.

These noodles are easy to make and customize, and ready in less than half an hour.

This French onion chicken pot pie is about to be your new favorite comfort dish.

A familiar sandwich favorite gets a flavor-forward spin with sun-dried tomatoes and a generous hit of Parmesan.

Chicken legs get a citrusy lemongrass marinade before hitting the grill in this Filipino street food.

Crispy, pimentón-dusted tortillas stand in for the flatbread traditionally found in the Lebanese bread salad fattoush. Make this recipe with easy homemade Tex-Mex Tortillas or use your favorite store-bought version.

Cook bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs in the air fryer for tender meat and crispy skin.

For his lovely stew, Jamie Oliver lightly coats the chicken in flour. Not only does that help the meat brown, but it also thickens the tangy mustard sauce.

This creamy, spicy, and boldly flavored White Chicken Chili cooks in one pot in under an hour. It gets its luscious texture from creamy navy beans and chopped corn tortillas, which thicken the broth and give it a long-cooked flavor. A lightly piquant combination of fresh jalapeños, diced green chiles, ground cayenne, and chili powder lend heat without overpowering the chili, while fresh and cooling cilantro, stirred in at the last minute, balances each bowl.

A mainstay in Morocco, steamed couscous topped with a very liquid stew is undeniably delectable, but not exactly quick. We've found, though, that combining all the ingredients in a soup yields similarly sumptuous results in a much shorter time. The dish is decidedly spicy; if you prefer less heat, just reduce the amount of cayenne.

This chicken fajita recipe is great for a quick, weeknight-friendly meal.

A quick-infused broth, lightly seasoned chicken, and vegetables come together for this easy ramen.

Honey mustard gives these pretzel-coated chicken bites a sweet-tangy kick.

Fragrant with paprika and brimming with flavor, this take on the Hungarian classic is sure to please. Our quick version loses none of the original appeal.

Leeks, capers, and bone broth team up with rotisserie chicken and puff pastry to get a delicious dinner on the table quickly.

Make your own North Carolina barbecue sauce and use a rotisserie chicken and prepared coleslaw to build these amazing sandwiches in half an hour.

These spicy, ultra-crispy chicken cutlets get their spicy, Nashville-hot-chicken-inspired flair from a fiery cayenne pepper–infused oil.

Roasted chicken breasts and tender bulgur combine with avocados, fennel, and tomatoes in a bright, citrusy vinaigrette for a near-effortless meal.

Schmaltzy chicken, fresh ginger, and tender rice come together in this comforting Filipino rice soup.

F&W's Melissa Rubel plays with the meat-and-potatoes mix in a traditional shepherd's pie, using chicken in the filling and buttery mashed parsnips on top.

Food & Wine Culinary Director-at-Large Justin Chapple’s roast chicken legs drip meaty, delicious fat onto a smoky, peppery bed of potatoes, red onion and crispy croutons.

There are many versions of tinga — the smoky Mexican tomato sauce — and this one is especially easy, calling for only a few simple ingredients.

Charles Phan's quintessential Chicken Pho owes its depth to a long-simmered bone broth; an array of fresh toppings brings color, flavor, and texture to the finished soup.

Popularized throughout the American South in the 1980s, this vino version of the cheeky “coq au can” swaps a wine can for a beer can.

Chicken Provençal combines the sun-drenched flavors of southern France: tomatoes, garlic, rosemary, and olives.

African bird's eye chiles bring the heat to these zippy chicken skewers while bell pepper and paprika provide a beautiful pop of reddish-gold color.

Mushroom risotto and chicken come together for a fantastically hearty, silky main-event dish. Serve it with extra Parmesan for even more umami goodness.

Juicy roasted chicken is paired with sweet grapes, caramelized garlic, and fragrant rosemary for a dish that’s both savory and slightly sweet. The roasted fruit adds a burst of flavor, creating a rustic yet elegant meal.

This rustic chicken stew is seasoned with a carefully toasted mix of seeds and spices, which are ground into a coarse paste with roasted tomatoes and tomatillos. Stirred into the stew toward the end of the cooking process, the paste both thickens and seasons this warming dish.

The Food & Wine chicken potpie with leeks comes together in just about an hour and uses only one skillet.

This Middle Eastern spice blend is the secret to a perfectly seasoned, crisp-skinned roast chicken.

This decadent casserole features tender chicken thighs and turnips that are bathed in a creamy gratin sauce and topped with garlic breadcrumbs.

For this spicy curry, chicken thighs and drumsticks simmer in a rich sauce seasoned with chiles, garlic, ginger, and an array of spices.

Roast chicken, crispy bacon, tender kale, and sweet red onion are tossed with gnocchi and topped with lemon zest and Parmesan for this hearty meal.

Add French flair to everyday chicken breasts with sweet simmered onions, a beefy pan sauce, and gooey Gruyère.

This cozy and refined chicken stew can be on the table in less than an hour.

A savory Japanese curry mix breathes new life into this comfort food classic.

Baked spaghetti is a favorite. The noodles tangle around chicken and soak up the creamy sauce.

This simple but flavor-packed pasta recipe combines spicy chorizo sausage and caramelized onions with chicken breast and spinach.

This fast, easy, and light chicken pasta dish has lots of bright lemon flavor.

Salty, smoky, thick-cut bacon adds depth while artichoke hearts and spinach help to lighten this creamy, savory chicken pasta dish.

Al dente penne is tossed with rich mascarpone cheese and tender smoked chicken, creating a creamy, comforting pasta dish. Subtle smokiness and velvety texture make it a satisfying, elegant twist on classic comfort food.

Mild chicken tames the strength of the sprouts while garlic, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan unite the main ingredients and complement them both.

The sweetness of the onions contrasts perfectly with the saltiness of the cheese in this exciting dish. Orecchiette (little ears) is a thick and satisfying pasta that we adore, but, if you like, you can use shells or bow ties instead.

Most of the creamy texture of this kale-and-mushroom sauce comes from the extra-virgin olive oil, so make sure to use a good brand.

This Spanish-inspired pasta from chef Kyle Bailey is rich and complex-tasting, thanks to a sauce made from chicken braising liquid that's reduced until silky and luscious. Finishing touches of dried figs and marcona almonds add sweetness and crunch.

If you don’t want to poach chicken breasts for this slightly dressed-up chicken tetrazzini, you can use 3 to 4 cups of meat from a rotisserie chicken instead.

Paired with a simple green salad and some crusty bread, this recipe for chicken lasagna makes for an easy weeknight meal.

This creamy chicken ragù is easy to make and boasts remarkable depth thanks to the flavors of an Italian-style sofrito made with onions, carrots, celery, and parsley.

Just one can of tomatoes can transform a basic chicken noodle soup into something so much more.

Stuff red bell peppers with a creamy orzo and rotisserie chicken for an easy, hearty dinner.

Creamy, sun-dried tomato chicken meets four cheeses in this decadent stuffed shell casserole.

For restaurant-quality pasta at home, learning to use pasta cooking liquid to finish the sauce is essential—the dissolved starch in the water thickens the sauce while suspending the fat in a cream emulsion that clings to the noodles. For the best result, we love artisanal pastas like Pastaio Via Corta, Rustichella d’Abruzzo, Martelli, and Seggiano Organic. Each of these companies extrudes their pastas through bronze dies and makes their doughs from 100 percent durum semolina wheat, creating a rougher texture that helps the sauce cling to the noodle. Using store-bought chicken liver mousse makes this recipe quick without sacrificing flavor.

Blecs are handrolled pasta made from a mixture of wheat and buckwheat flours, that have a dumpling-like texture when cooked. Buckwheat flour is naturally gluten-free, resulting in a delicate pasta dough that stretches a little more than standard egg pasta when rolling. For a less intense buckwheat flavor, choose light buckwheat flour.

This simple lemon orzo chicken dinner is one of Nigella Lawson's favorite meals to cook at home.

This pasta dish from Utica, New York, is made with chicken, rigatoni, and hot or sweet peppers in a spicy tomato cream sauce. We used some of the brine from the jarred pickled peppers to marinate the chicken, and more to lend its punchy heat to the tomato sauce; the cream in the sauce tempers the heat of the peppers. If you have the time and patience, cover the pot of pasta with a lid and let the flavor meld for three minutes before eating.

Lan Samantha Chang's family adds even more savory flavor to their favorite lo mein recipe with dried shiitake mushrooms, soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine. Baking the noodles with the mushroom soaking liquid and soy sauce infuses them with rich flavor, complemented by the stir-fried chicken, eggs, and celery that complete the dish.