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7 Chicken Dinner Recipes You’ll Want to Make This Week

Modified: Aug 15, 2025 · Published: Aug 15, 2025 by Estefania · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

If chicken is a staple in your kitchen, these 7 chicken dinner recipes will keep things fresh and full of flavor. They're a mix of stovetop and oven-baked favorites, perfect for busy weeknights or slow, cozy weekends. From golden, crispy roasts to saucy skillet meals, each one is easy to make and guaranteed to earn a spot in your regular rotation.

Greek Chicken
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  • Chicken Paillard
  • Hungarian Chicken Thighs
  • Greek Chicken
  • Chicken Marsala
  • Greek Sheet Pan Chicken
  • Chicken au Poivre
  • Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
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Chicken Paillard

Chicken paillard is my go-to when I'm tired but want something good, thin, golden chicken with a quick pan sauce of shallots, garlic, lemon, and butter.

Chicken Pillard
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Hungarian Chicken Thighs

This paprika chicken is rich, warm, and full of flavor, with tender boneless thighs simmered in a creamy, spiced sauce. It's simple enough for a weeknight but cozy enough to feel special.

Hungarian Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
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Greek Chicken

This Greek chicken is fresh, juicy, and full of Mediterranean flavor with lemon, garlic, olive oil, and herbs. Simple to make, it always feels like a sunny, relaxed meal.

Greek Chicken
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Chicken Marsala

Chicken Marsala is tender chicken in a silky mushroom and Marsala wine sauce, rich with garlic and earthy aromas, easy enough for weeknights, yet effortlessly elegant.

Chicken Marsala
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Greek Sheet Pan Chicken

This Greek sheet pan chicken is all about crispy, juicy thighs roasted with lemon, olive oil, and herbs. Simple to prep, big on flavor, and always a hit.

Greek Sheet Pan Chicken
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Chicken au Poivre

Chicken au Poivre is all about that creamy peppercorn sauce, bold, comforting, and a touch fancy. Juicy thighs soak it up, making every bite rich and satisfying.

Chicken au poivre
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Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs

These garlic butter chicken thighs are pure comfort, juicy chicken seared golden, simmered with garlic, butter, and a splash of white wine for rich, simple flavor.

Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
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🐓More Chicken Recipes!

Here are more of my chicken recipes!

  • Apple cider chicken thighs with apples and onions simmering in a glossy skillet sauce
    Apple Cider Chicken with Apples and Shallots
  • Creamy balsamic chicken in a rich skillet sauce garnished with fresh parsley.
    Creamy Balsamic Chicken
  • Braised Chicken Thighs with Prunes and Apricots served in a white bowl, topped with toasted pine nuts and simmered in a rich sauce with tender dried fruit.
    Braised Chicken Thighs with Prunes and Apricots
  • Chipotle roast chicken roasted over potatoes, peppers, and onions in a baking tray with smoky chipotle seasoning and crispy golden skin.
    Chipotle Roast Chicken

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  • One pan roasted chicken thighs and potatoes baked until golden and crispy in a roasting dish.
    One Pan Roasted Chicken Thighs and Potatoes
  • Tomato marinated chicken thighs baked until golden and slightly charred, served on a white plate with lemon wedges and fresh herbs
    Tomato Marinated Chicken Thighs
  • crispy baked chicken cutlets with parmesan and breadcrumbs served on a white platter
    Crispy Baked Chicken Cutlets
  • Basque chicken thighs braised in tomato and red pepper sauce, garnished with parsley
    Basque Chicken (Chicken Basquaise)

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