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Sauteed Chicken Breasts with Creamy Chive Sauce

Here's a sauce so delicious, it's missing only one thing: a little crunchy bread to dip in it. Make It a Meal: Serve with steamed asparagus or cauliflower, mashed potatoes or orzo pasta, and a glass of Vinho Verde.

» Sauteed Chicken Breasts with Creamy Chive Sauce

Thai Chicken Pizza

Serve this Thai twist on pizza as is or with optional toppings, such as thinly sliced basil, cilantro, chopped peanuts and/or crushed red pepper on the side.

» Thai Chicken Pizza

Catalan Sauté of Chicken with Sausage, Capers & Herbs

Whole chicken legs, turkey sausage, tomatoes and fresh herbs are a delicious combination in this Catalan-inspired skillet supper.

» Catalan Sauté of Chicken with Sausage, Capers & Herbs

BBQ Chicken Sandwich

Toss leftover cooked chicken with barbecue sauce and crunchy carrots for a quick and healthy lunch.

» BBQ Chicken Sandwich

Chicken & Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo

Sun-dried tomatoes and Romano cheese pack a flavorful punch along with the tantalizing aroma of fresh marjoram in this rustic Italian-inspired dish. Serve with sautéed fresh spinach or steamed broccolini.

» Chicken & Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo

Chicken Breasts with Mushroom Cream Sauce

The secret to a good cream sauce is always the same: not too much cream or it can be overpowering, masking the more delicate flavors. Here it contains a bountiful amount of mushrooms and is served over chicken breasts.

» Chicken Breasts with Mushroom Cream Sauce

Maple-Mustard Baked Chicken

Enjoy this crunchy chicken at home for a family supper or take it along on a picnic to eat cold—no forks and knives required! For best flavor, shop for locally raised natural chicken and grade B maple syrup.

» Maple-Mustard Baked Chicken


35 New Recipes for Chicken

Chicken is the go-to-protein for quick and easy meals. Shake up your dinner routine with these 35 delicious chicken recipes, including recipes for boneless chicken breasts, chicken thighs and whole, bone-in chicken, as well as chicken tenders and leftover chicken.

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Healthy Chicken Recipes: Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast

Although there are many variations of this Mexican chicken soup, spicy chipotle...
There's no need to feel guilty over this classic creamy combination of chicken...
Sun-dried tomatoes and Romano cheese pack a flavorful punch along with the...
The secret to a good cream sauce is always the same: not too much cream or it can be...
Charring tomatoes in a hot, dry skillet makes them smoky and flavorful; in...
Tomatillos and pepitas form the basis for pepian sauce--one version of Mexican mole.
Stuffing a chicken breast is relatively simple, but your guests need not know that....
Here's a sauce so delicious, it's missing only one thing: a little crunchy...
Serve this Thai twist on pizza as is or with optional toppings, such as thinly...

Healthy Chicken Recipes: Chicken Tenders

Even though boneless Buffalo wings are made with healthy white-meat chicken, they...
Mulligatawny, which literally means “pepper water,” is an English interpretation of...
Modest, sweet parsnips shine in this autumnal stew. Try pairing it with sandwiches...
Double the flavor, halve the work—simply by using the same tangy combination of...
Orange marmalade and freshly grated orange zest make a deliciously tangy sauce for...
In about the time it takes to order and pick up Chinese takeout, you can make this...
Classic comfort food is yours, in just slightly more than half an hour. Serve with...

Healthy Chicken Recipes: Chicken Thighs

Here, we combine currant jelly—a tasty “secret” ingredient in rich sauces for game...
Dried porcini give an earthy, punch to this Italian classic. Although it tastes...
Hunter's Chicken is found across Northern Italy, with many variations. This...
Enjoy this crunchy chicken at home for a family supper or take it along on a picnic...
This Puerto Rican one-dish chicken and rice stew is rich in flavor.
Here's a version of chicken tortilla soup that's both super-easy and...
The acidity of the yogurt helps tenderize the chicken and keep it moist. If you can...

Healthy Chicken Recipes: Bone-in Chicken

Sweet Hungarian paprika gives this creamy braised chicken the best flavor. This is a...
Whole chicken legs, turkey sausage, tomatoes and fresh herbs are a delicious...
Roasting a chicken on top of a three-mushroom stuffing keeps it moist and juicy....
Fricassee is a classic French stew of chicken and vegetables, cooked in white wine...
Even if you're only feeding four, it is a good idea to roast two chickens at...
Root vegetables and honey-mustard-glazed chicken are roasted together for layer upon...

Healthy Chicken Recipes: Leftover Chicken & Turkey

Toss leftover cooked chicken with barbecue sauce and crunchy carrots for a quick and...
Shredded leftover turkey tops homemade tostadas in this Tex-Mex favorite. Making...
Usually made with creamy canned soups and several cups of cheese, the fat and sodium...
The mashed potato-covered shepherd's pie was originally created to use up the...
Sautéed radicchio, fennel and carrots are topped with chicken, walnuts and...

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