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54 Ultimate Chicken Comfort Food Recipes

By Southern Living Editors
Updated November 22, 2019
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Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas
Winner, winner, delicious chicken dinner? Southerners are quite fond of the protein-rich ingredient that serves as the focal point of almost every meal: chicken. You can't blame us—chicken is guaranteed to make any dish great, if not better. Not to mention all the side dishes that were made to complement this delicious meat. There's nothing better than fried chicken with a side of Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese. Beef and pork almost don't stand a chance. Chicken can be cooked in so many ways, from fried to smoked to oven-roasted to slow-cooked—you can try a new way every night of the week. We collected the most sought-after chicken recipes that are certain to provide comfort on those cold winter nights. From the classics like Southern Fried Chicken and Country Captain Chicken to reinvented recipes like Chicken Pot Pie with Leeks and Mushrooms and Green Chile Chicken Stew, we have comforting recipes that will win over even the pickiest of eaters.
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Chicken-Mushroom Skillet

Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Maggie Ruggiero

Recipe: Chicken-Mushroom Skillet

Chicken and mushrooms join forces to create the ultimate savory dish.

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One-Pan Hot Honey Chicken and Rice

Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: One-Pan Hot Honey Chicken and Rice

Golden-brown, honey-chile chicken thighs steal the show in this dish.

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Curried Chicken Pot Pie

Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Curried Chicken Pot Pie

Pie for dinner? Yes please! Make a couple of these dinner pies and store in the freezer for an easy weeknight meal.

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Green Chile-Chicken Stew

Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Green Chile-Chicken Stew

The perfect south-of-the-border recipe to break out in the cold winter months.

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Easy Southern Fried Chicken

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Recipe: Easy Southern Fried Chicken

It simply doesn't get better than crispy Southern Fried Chicken.

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Chicken Tamale Pie

Antonis Achilleos

Recipe: Chicken Tamale Pie

This one-skillet chicken pie is your new weeknight go-to meal.

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Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken

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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken

For busy days, try this dump-it-and-forget-it slow cooker chicken recipe.

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Mama's Fried Chicken

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Recipe: Mama's Fried Chicken

Pair this crispy and juicy fried chicken with homemade macaroni and cheese.

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Easy Chicken Spaghetti

Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

Recipe: Easy Chicken Spaghetti

Chicken, spaghetti, and a whole lot of cheese make this irresistible casserole.

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Smoked Chicken Corn Chowder

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Recipe: Smoked Chicken Corn Chowder

This creamy and smoky chowder is just what your winter nights call for.

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Taco Soup

Jennifer Causey

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Chicken Taco Soup

The easiest taco Tuesday weeknight dinner involves slow-cooker chicken.

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King Ranch Chicken Casserole

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Recipe: King Ranch Chicken Casserole

This creamy and warm chicken casserole will be your favorite go-to casserole.

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Creamy Chicken-and-Rice Soup with Collard Greens

Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Cindy Barr; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Recipe: Creamy Chicken-and-Rice Soup with Collard Greens

Pair this nutritious and hearty soup with homemade biscuits.

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Skillet Chicken with Beans and Greens

Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christina Lane; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Recipe: Skillet Chicken with Beans and Greens

This easy chicken and veggie dish starts with a skillet.

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Baked Chicken Thighs with Dressing

Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Recipe: Baked Chicken Thighs with Dressing

Chicken thighs are paired with apples, celery, and cornbread. Sheet pan dinner for the win!

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Stew with Pumpkin and Wild Rice

Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Chicken Stew with Pumpkin and Wild Rice

We dressed up pumpkin to make this fall-favorite chicken stew.

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Soulful Chicken Soup

Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Soulful Chicken Soup

Chicken noodle soup is always better when it's made from scratch.

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Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

Greg DuPree

Recipe: Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

Add some spice to your chicken dish by making this creole cuisine.

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Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie

Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie  

Just like Mama used to make. This classic recipe is a weeknight dinner wonder.

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Chicken-and-Brisket Brunswick Stew

Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Chicken-and-Brisket Brunswick Stew

What's for dinner? This Southern classic stew that includes tomatoes, veggies, and shredded chicken.

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Homemade Chicken Nuggets

Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Homemade Chicken Nuggets

These yummy and crispy chicken nuggets are kid approved.

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Simple Whole Chicken with Roasted Broccoli-Mushroom Rice

Photo: Alison Miksch

Recipe: Simple Whole Chicken with Roasted Broccoli-Mushroom Rice

Place broccoli, mushroom, and chicken on a sheet pan, throw it in the oven, and dinner is served.

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White Lightning Chicken Chili

Becky Luigart Stayner

Recipe: White Lightning Chicken Chili

This comforting chicken chili recipe will be on repeat all winter long.

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Lemon-Rosemary-Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

Becky Luigart Stayner

Recipe: Lemon-Rosemary-Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

Lemon adds a refreshing spritz to this roasted chicken dish.

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Chicken-Mushroom-Sage Casserole

Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Chicken-Mushroom-Sage Casserole

Sherry is the secret ingredient in making this casserole so creamy.

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Kickin' Orange-Glazed Chicken

Greg Dupree

Recipe: Kickin' Orange-Glazed Chicken

Switch up your usual oven-roasted chicken by adding a sweet, citrus glaze.

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Pasta-Chicken-Broccoli Bake

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck; Food Stylist: Ana Kelly

Recipe: Pasta-Chicken-Broccoli Bake

Chicken, broccoli, and cheese-filled tortellini make up this unbeatable dinner combination.

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Chicken Thighs and BBQ Beans

Photo: Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Margaret Monroe Dickey

Recipe: Chicken Thighs and BBQ Beans

BBQ beans add smoky and savory nodes to this chicken dish.

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Sheet Pan Greek Chicken with Roasted Potatoes

Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Tina Stamos

Recipe: Sheet Pan Greek Chicken with Roasted Potatoes 

Make it a Greek night with this festive and zesty sheet pan dish.

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Old-Fashioned Chicken And Dumplings

Greg DuPree

Recipe: Old-Fashioned Chicken And Dumplings

This Chicken and Dumplings dish is certain to warm your stomach and satisfy all of your Southern cravings.

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Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breasts

Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breasts

Wrap thick bacon slices around chicken breast to create an iconic savory dish that everyone will love.

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Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Leeks and Mushrooms

Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Leeks and Mushrooms

We dressed up this chicken pot pie with creamy mushrooms and crispy leeks.

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Country Captain Chicken

Photo: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Country Captain Chicken

This mighty chicken is packed with flavor from an array of spices and a hearty tomato sauce.

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Chicken-and-Biscuit Cobbler

Alison Miksch

Recipe: Chicken-and-Biscuit Cobbler

This whole-some cobbler will fulfill everyone's hearty cravings.

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Chicken Chili Pot Pie Recipe

Jennifer Causey

Recipe: Chicken Chili Pot Pie Recipe

We used dark-meat chicken to create this extra-cheesy chili.

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Learn How To Make A Few Of Our Favorite Recipes

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Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Corn Slow-Cooker Chowder

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Corn Slow-Cooker Chowder

This hearty and creamy chowder belongs at every Southern tailgate.

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