Chicken Cordon Bleu
Oven-baked chicken cordon bleu with a crisp breadcrumb coating, a ham-and-Swiss-cheese center and a smooth Dijon sauce. Pounding the chicken evenly and chilling the rolls before baking helps keep the filling enclosed.
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Oven-baked chicken cordon bleu with a crisp breadcrumb coating, a ham-and-Swiss-cheese center and a smooth Dijon sauce. Pounding the chicken evenly and chilling the rolls before baking helps keep the filling enclosed.
Evenly pounded chicken breasts coated in olive oil and a simple smoked-paprika seasoning, then air-fried until lightly browned and cooked through. A short rest helps retain their juices.
Juicy chicken-and-cabbage potstickers with ginger, scallions and a crisp golden base, served with a simple soy-vinegar dipping sauce. Purchased round wrappers keep the preparation manageable. Makes approximately 36 dumplings, serving 4 as a main course or 6 as an appetizer.
Thin chicken cutlets lightly coated in flour, pan-fried until golden and finished in a bright lemon, caper and butter sauce. This version uses chicken stock instead of wine.
Moroccan-style bone-in chicken gently braised with onions, warm spices, preserved lemon and green olives. The method uses a heavy covered pot, so a traditional tagine vessel is not essential. Makes 4 generous servings, with 2 small chicken thighs per person and plenty of fragrant sauce.
Spaghetti and chicken tossed in a glossy lemon, garlic, and butter sauce with Parmesan and parsley. This bright, simple pasta dinner uses no cream and takes about 30 minutes.
Chicken and rigatoni tossed in tomato marinara sauce, finished with softened mozzarella and fresh basil. Jarred sauce keeps this easy dinner to about 35 minutes, with no oven required.
Tender chicken and penne in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce with baby spinach. This simple stovetop dinner serves four and takes about 30 minutes, including preparation.
Chicken and penne simmered together in a Cajun-seasoned tomato sauce, finished with cream cheese. This easy dinner serves four and cooks in one pot for simpler cleanup.
Golden breaded chicken cutlets topped with marinara, mozzarella and Parmesan, served over tomato-coated pasta. A comforting Italian-American dinner for four; nutrition is estimated from the listed ingredients.
An original Filipino-inspired platter of calamansi-soy grilled chicken, steamed rice, cucumber and tomatoes, with a freshly mixed dipping sauce. This small kamayan-style meal serves four and is designed for eating by hand, with utensils welcome. Kamayan is a way of eating, so this platter is one possible menu rather than a fixed traditional recipe.
A fragrant, home-style chicken biryani with yogurt-marinated chicken thighs, golden onions and separate grains of basmati rice. The chicken is cooked before layering, then gently steamed with mint, coriander and saffron milk.
An oven-made adaptation of chicken mandi with warmly spiced chicken pieces and basmati rice scented with cardamom, dried lime and saffron. A rack above the rice lets the chicken juices flavor the grains before the chicken is browned separately.
Soft corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken, sweet pepper and cheese, baked under a homemade red enchilada sauce. The sauce uses tomato, mild ancho chili and cumin for a rounded flavor without relying on a ready-made jar.
Chicken livers are browned in a wide skillet, then coated in a glossy garlic and pomegranate molasses sauce and finished with fresh lemon juice and parsley. This Lebanese-inspired dish balances rich, savory liver with a tangy, gently sweet sauce. Serve immediately as a small main course with flatbread or rice, or divide into smaller portions for a shared mezze spread. The recipe makes 4 small main-course portions; side dishes are not included.
Thin rice noodles tossed with chicken, cabbage, carrots and snow peas in a savory broth-based sauce. This chicken-only pancit bihon uses a large pan and gentle tossing to keep the noodles separate and the vegetables crisp-tender.
A creamy chopped chicken salad with crisp celery, red onion, lemon and parsley. A mixture of mayonnaise and plain yogurt coats the chicken without overwhelming it, making this a versatile filling or chilled salad.
A comforting chicken noodle soup with tender shredded chicken, carrots, celery and egg noodles in a lightly herbed broth. The chicken cooks directly in the soup, and lemon and parsley brighten the finished bowls.
An Asian-inspired sizzling skillet of tender chicken strips, colorful peppers and onions in a glossy soy, oyster and ginger sauce. The chicken and vegetables are cooked in batches to keep the pan hot and prevent steaming. Bring the finished skillet to the table on a heatproof trivet for the sizzling presentation.
Juicy chicken drumsticks with crisp, savory skin, cooked in the air fryer with a small amount of oil and a simple paprika, garlic and oregano seasoning.
Oven-baked chicken drumsticks with crisp, paprika-seasoned skin and juicy meat. A simple garlic-and-herb coating and a hot oven make this an easy family dinner without breading.
Fusilli, tender chicken, and juicy cherry tomatoes coated in basil pesto and Parmesan. Ready-made pesto keeps the ingredient list short for this easy dinner for four.
Juicy strips of seasoned chicken cooked with colorful bell peppers and onions, then served in warm flour tortillas. This quick Mexican-inspired recipe makes four generous servings and includes ingredient-based nutrition estimates per serving.
Make 15-minute chicken & halloumi burgers at home with this step-by-step recipe.