Okay, let’s be honest. After a long day, the last thing anyone wants to do is spend hours in the kitchen. I get it! I totally get it. That’s why I’m so passionate about easy chicken dinner recipes – the kind that are quick, delicious, and don’t require a culinary degree. I mean, I have a culinary degree (Nutrition and Culinary Arts from UC, shoutout to the Golden Bears!), but even I don’t want to be slaving over a stove every night. Life’s too short for that!
I remember when I first moved to LA, working as an assistant chef, I was constantly hearing people say, “I just want something healthy and easy.” It was the same story over and over. Busy professionals, families juggling a million things… everyone wanted good food without the fuss. That’s really where my love for streamlining recipes started. It’s about maximizing flavor with minimal effort. And chicken? Chicken is the ultimate blank canvas. You can do so much with it!
That’s why I’m so excited to share some of my go-to easy chicken dinner recipes with you today. I stumbled across a fantastic roundup from Simply Recipes recently, and it’s seriously a game-changer. They’ve curated a list of 15 recipes that are legitimately achievable on a weeknight. No fancy ingredients, no complicated techniques, just good, honest food. I’m a big believer in building a repertoire of these kinds of recipes – the ones you can make without even thinking. It takes the stress out of meal planning and makes weeknights so much more enjoyable. ✨
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I was particularly intrigued by their 4-Ingredient Ranch Chicken Breasts. Seriously, four ingredients?! That’s my kind of cooking. It reminds me of a time I was traveling through Thailand, and I learned how they create incredibly flavorful dishes with just a handful of ingredients. It’s all about layering flavors and using fresh, high-quality components. It’s a lesson I’ve carried with me ever since. And speaking of travel, I’m planning a trip to Italy next month, and I’m already dreaming of all the amazing food I’m going to eat (and recreate!). Exploring different culinary cultures is such a huge source of inspiration for me.
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But back to the easy chicken dinner recipes! What I love about these recipes is that they’re adaptable. You can swap out vegetables, adjust the seasonings, and make them your own. Don’t be afraid to experiment! Cooking should be fun, not a rigid set of rules. And honestly, sometimes the best recipes are the ones that come about by accident. I once accidentally added too much chili powder to a chicken dish, and it turned out to be amazing! You never know what culinary discoveries you’ll make. ❤️
I’m a huge advocate for making cooking accessible to everyone. That’s why I started “Easy Recipes List” in the first place. I want to show people that you don’t need to be a professional chef to create delicious, healthy meals. And with these easy chicken dinner recipes, you’re well on your way! I truly believe that "Fun Cooking, Easier Life!" and these recipes embody that motto.
📖Why My Recipe Works
- Brine Method- While many cooking websites say that salting, or brining the eggplant, isn't necessary because modern eggplants are less bitter I just don't agree. I find the salt improves both the flavor and texture.
- Quick and Easy- There are so many delicious ways to make eggplant, but cutting them into slices is perfect for a variety of applications and is much faster than cubes or whole eggplant.
🧾Ingredient Notes
- Feel free to use whatever vegetables you have on hand! This recipe is super versatile..
Ingredients
- 8 oz Lo Mein noodles
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Assorted vegetables (cabbage, carrots, peas, etc.) - about 2 cups
Instructions
1 Step 1: Cook noodles according to package directions.
2 Step 2: In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken until cooked through.
3 Step 3: Add vegetables and cook until tender-crisp.
4 Step 4: Add soy sauce and sesame oil, toss to coat.
5 Step 5: Add cooked noodles and toss to combine.
📖 Recipe Card
Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes for Real Life!
Ingredients
- 8 oz Lo Mein noodles
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Assorted vegetables (cabbage, carrots, peas, etc.) - about 2 cups
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package directions.
- In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken until cooked through.
- Add vegetables and cook until tender-crisp.
- Add soy sauce and sesame oil, toss to coat.
- Add cooked noodles and toss to combine.
Notes
- Feel free to use whatever vegetables you have on hand! This recipe is super versatile.
Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes for Real Life!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
8 oz Lo Mein noodles
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
Assorted vegetables (cabbage, carrots, peas, etc.) - about 2 cups
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package directions.
- In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken until cooked through.
- Add vegetables and cook until tender-crisp.
- Add soy sauce and sesame oil, toss to coat.
- Add cooked noodles and toss to combine.
Notes
Feel free to use whatever vegetables you have on hand! This recipe is super versatile.
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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Don't forget to check out Easy Recipes List for more quick and delicious meal ideas! And let me know in the comments which recipe you're going to try first! I love hearing from you guys! 🐔
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