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One-Pot Chicken Dinners for When It's Your Turn to Do the Dishes

Patricia Shannon, Senior Editor for Southern Living
By Patricia Shannon Updated April 01, 2022
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Chicken Bog
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The age-old question of what to cook for dinner is a daily conundrum for home cooks. Between busy schedules and picky eaters, it's easy to overcook the same old weekly menu. Chicken often enters the equation when you're out of ideas: It's a reliable main that's quick and sure to please everyone around the table, so we're often guilty of turning to it a bit too often. Luckily we're here to help liven up your chicken dinner lineup with crowd-pleasing suppers that require jus one pot, pan, or skillet. A speedy, flavorful dinner that doesn't require much cleanup? Sounds too good to be true, but try our Chicken Bog or our Garlicky Roasted Spatchcock Chicken, and you'll see a good dinner with minimal dishes on a weeknight doesn't have to be a dream. From chili to pot pie, these easy recipes are anything but boring.

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Chicken Bog

Chicken Bog
Credit: Greg DuPree

Recipe: Chicken Bog

This creamy, dreamy chicken dish is tasty enough for company and quick enough for a weeknight. Everyone will want seconds of this 30-minute meal.

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One-Pan Chicken with Lemon, Olives, and Artichokes

One-Pan Chicken with Lemon, Olives, and Artichokes
Credit: Greg DuPree

Recipe: One-Pan Chicken with Lemon, Olives, and Artichokes

There's nothing boring about this chicken dinner. Flavorful Mediterranean ingredients come together in a delicious, one-dish chicken dinner that your whole family will love.

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Braised Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Lemons

Braised Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Lemons
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Braised Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Lemons

This savory chicken recipe tastes like it has been slow cooking all day. In less than an hour (and only 10 minutes of hands-on time) you'll have this company-worthy dish on the table.

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Chicken Fricassee with Spring Vegetables

Chicken Fricassee with Spring Vegetables
Credit: Greg DuPree

Recipe: Chicken Fricassee with Spring Vegetables

This spring chicken recipe showcases some of the season's best flavors like carrots, leeks, and asparagus, all smothered in a delicious cream sauce.

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Garlicky Roasted Spatchcock Chicken

Garlicky Roasted Spatchcock Chicken
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Recipe: Garlicky Roasted Spatchock Chicken

Ask your butcher to remove the chicken's backbone—a technique called spatchcocking (or butterflying) to save yourself the hassle. Be sure to ask the butcher to wrap the backbone up for you. It makes great chicken stock.

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Chicken Sausage with Fennel and Apples

Chicken Sausage with Fennel and Apples
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Chicken Sausage with Fennel and Apples

A simple vinegar mixture dresses up chicken sausage, fennel, apples, and rice.

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Chicken-and-Collards Pilau

Chicken-and-Collards Pilau
Credit: Greg Dupree

Recipe: Chicken-and-Collards Pilau

This savory one-pot meal is full of tasty ingredients like quick-cooking basmati rice, onion, celery, carrot, garlic, collard greens, and Cajun smoked sausage.

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Southwest Chicken Rice Bowl

Southwest Chicken Cutlet Rice Bowl
Credit: Greg Dupree

Recipe: Southwest Chicken Rice Bowl

Skip your favorite order-at-the-counter Tex-Mex joint and whip up this savory chicken bowl at home in no time.

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King Ranch Chicken

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Recipe: King Ranch Chicken

Everyone's favorite casserole is a lot easier (and made with just one pan!) thanks to precooked smoked chicken.

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Chicken-and-Wild Rice Skillet Casserole

Chicken-and-Wild Rice Skillet Casserole
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Recipe: Chicken-and-Wild Rice Skillet Casserole

A tangy gravy that gets a big hit of flavor from county ham and mushrooms makes this skillet recipe a homerun.

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Lemon-Rosemary-Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

Lemon-Rosemary-Garlic Chicken and Potatoes
Credit: Becky Luigart Stayner

Recipe: Lemon-Rosemary-Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

This reader-favorite is the ultimate one-dish dinner recipe for entertaining. Serve with crusty French bread to soak up the delicious pan sauce.

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Roasted Chicken Caesar Salad

Roasted Chicken Caesar Salad
Credit: Becky Luigart Stayner

Recipe: Roasted Chicken Caesar Salad

You're going to love the way we kicked up a traditional Caesar salad by jazzing up store-bought dressing and charring Romaine lettuce.

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Skillet Chicken Pot Pie

Skillet Chicken Pot Pie
Credit: Becky Luigart Stayner

Recipe: Skillet Chicken Pot Pie

You won't need to roll out piecrust dough when you're using our easy Skillet Chicken Pot Pie recipe. Just prepare the filling, pour into your favorite cast-iron skillet, and top with refrigerated piecrust.

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Chicken Pot Pie with Bacon-and-Cheddar Biscuits

Chicken Pot Pie with Bacon-and-Cheddar Biscuits
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Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie with Bacon-and-Cheddar Biscuits

If you thought chicken pot pie couldn't get any tastier, think again. Homemade biscuits kick up the flavor in a delicious way.

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King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese

King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese
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Recipe: King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese

Two of the South's favorite casseroles are morphed into one delicious dish with our King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese recipe.

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White Lightning Chicken Chili

White Lightning Chicken Chili
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Recipe: White Lightning Chicken Chili

There's a reason this chili is called White Lighting—it comes together in only 30 minutes.

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Cast-Iron Chicken Piccata

Cast-Iron Chicken Piccata
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Recipe: Cast-Iron Chicken Piccata

Quick-cooking chicken cutlets are the star of this recipe that comes together with just 20 minutes hands-on time (30 minutes total).

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One-Pan Hot Honey Chicken and Rice

One-Pan Hot Honey Chicken and Rice

Recipe: One-Pan Hot Honey Chicken and Rice

From the stove to the oven, one skillet makes everything a seamless transition. Honey, plus Asian chile-garlic sauce and fresh ginger, make for a flavor-packed dish that's easy to prepare.

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One-Pan Pasta with Chicken Sausage, Mushrooms, and Collards

One-Pan Pasta with Chicken Sausage, Mushrooms, and Collards
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Recipe: One-Pan Pasta with Chicken Sausage, Mushrooms, and Collards

When we say one pan, we really mean it. Everything—pasta, vegetables, chicken, and all—gets tossed in, and the results are delicious with minimal effort on your part.

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One-Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo

One-Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo
Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Recipe: One-Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo

Creamy alfredo meets Cajun seasoning for a mashup that'll win over kids and adults. All you need is your handy Dutch oven and you're ready to get dinner on in a jiffy, minimal cleanup required.

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Green Chile-Chicken Soup

Green Chile-Chicken Soup
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Recipe: Green Chile-Chicken Soup

In just 20 minutes, you can have the whole enchilada (literally) ready to go. This soup is smoky, spicy, creamy, and bright—what's not to love?

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Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

instant pot chicken and rice
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Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

The great thing about an Instant Pot is that it also doubles as a sauté pan, so you can do all the cooking without transferring things from the stove. This rendition of chicken and rice will give your mom's a run for its money.

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Chipotle-Maple Chicken Thighs with Candied Acorn Squash

Chipotle-Maple Chicken Thighs with Candied Acorn Squash
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Christine Keely

Recipe: Chipotle-Maple Chicken Thighs with Candied Acorn Squash

The chipotle-maple glaze may give everything a sprinkle of fancy, but the truth is, this recipe couldn't be easier. All the action happens on a single sheet pan, and before you know it, you've got a complete meal.

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Sesame-Crusted Chicken Breast with Sugar Snap Pea Salad

Sesame-Crusted Chicken Breasts with Sugar Snap Pea Salad
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Christine Keely

Recipe: Sesame-Crusted Chicken Breast with Sugar Snap Pea Salad

While the chicken cooks in the oven, you can throw together this simple, vibrant salad to go along with it. Crunchy, juicy, slightly sweet—it will beautifully accompany the savory sesame flavor.

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Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

Chicken-Parmesan Meatballs
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Recipe: Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

This twist on chicken parmesan has all the hallmarks of the well-loved dish. The key to great flavor is a quick sear, but thanks to your cast-iron skillet, one pan will take you from the stovetop to the oven.

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Creamy Chicken Sausage-and-Kale Soup

Creamy Chicken Sausage-and-Kale Soup
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Christine Keely

Recipe: Creamy Chicken Sausage-and-Kale Soup

When the cold weather comes, it's always good to have a few chicken soup recipes in your back pocket. Here's a fresh take on the classic that swaps in kale, onion, and garlic for celery and carrots. Chicken sausage and heavy cream add a touch of decadence.

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Chicken Thighs with Tomato-Caper Sauce

Chicken Thighs with Tomato-Caper Sauce
Credit: Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Christina Daley

Recipe: Chicken Thighs with Tomato-Caper Sauce

The addition of capers adds a briny, tangy note to your otherwise standard tomato sauce, and trust us, you'll want to serve it generously heaped over hot grits.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Potatoes

Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Potatoes
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Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Potatoes

All you need for this easy meal? A slow cooker, 20 minutes, and some pantry staples. Dinner is served.

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Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
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Recipe: Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

Warm and comforting, this chili is a breeze to make but delivers on flavor.

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    16 of 29 White Lightning Chicken Chili
    17 of 29 Cast-Iron Chicken Piccata
    18 of 29 One-Pan Hot Honey Chicken and Rice
    19 of 29 One-Pan Pasta with Chicken Sausage, Mushrooms, and Collards
    20 of 29 One-Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo
    21 of 29 Green Chile-Chicken Soup
    22 of 29 Instant Pot Chicken and Rice
    23 of 29 Chipotle-Maple Chicken Thighs with Candied Acorn Squash
    24 of 29 Sesame-Crusted Chicken Breast with Sugar Snap Pea Salad
    25 of 29 Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
    26 of 29 Creamy Chicken Sausage-and-Kale Soup
    27 of 29 Chicken Thighs with Tomato-Caper Sauce
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