10 Chicken Dinners So Good You’ll Forget They’re 30-Minute Meals

Busy night? You can still have a home-cooked chicken dinner on the table in 30 minutes or less. This list is packed with quick recipes that don’t cut corners on flavor, from creamy skillet favorites to bold stir-fries and saucy classics. They’re simple to make, easy to clean up, and so good you’ll want to add them to your weeknight rotation.

1

Creamy Marry Me Chicken

Juicy chicken simmered in a rich sun-dried tomato cream sauce. Quick, elegant, and always a hit.

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2

Crispy Crusted Chicken Romano

Juicy chicken coated in a cheesy Romano crust, pan-fried until golden and crispy.

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3

Chicken Stroganoff in 30 Minutes

Tender chicken and mushrooms in a creamy sauce, perfect over pasta or rice.

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4

Thai Red Curry with Chicken and Veggies

Tender chicken and colorful vegetables in a fragrant coconut curry sauce, ready in half an hour.

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5

Sweet and Tangy Honey Lime Chicken

Seared chicken glazed in a bright honey-lime sauce that’s as refreshing as it is flavorful.

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6

Quick Moo Goo Gai Pan Stir-Fry

Tender chicken and crisp vegetables tossed in a light, savory sauce. Fresh, healthy, and fast.

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7

Easy Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms

Golden chicken cutlets in a silky Marsala wine sauce. A restaurant-quality dish at home in minutes.

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8

Creamy Cajun Chicken Lazone

Pan-seared chicken in a smoky Cajun cream sauce. Bold flavors and a silky texture in no time.

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9

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Thighs

Crispy-skinned chicken thighs coated in tangy Buffalo sauce for a kick of flavor in every bite.

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10

Easy Homemade Butter Chicken

Tender chicken in a rich, creamy tomato-based sauce with warm spices. Comfort food in just 30 minutes.

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