You don’t need a bunch of fancy ingredients to impress your dinner guests.
Sometimes, just a few items commonly found in kitchen pantries will do.
Here are 17 simple yet tasty chicken recipes you can make with a couple of ingredients you have laying around.
Baked Chicken Breasts
This is one of those quick recipes that require just a few ingredients you already have laying around your kitchen. Yet, this easy meal is so juicy and delicious, you can make it for practically any occasion – be it a family gathering or a business dinner. Get the recipe here.
Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs
Making chicken thighs that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside has never been easier. You just need a single pan and a few classic spices from your pantry. Here’s how to make it.
Slow Cooker Cola Chicken
This might come as a surprise, but you can add your favorite soda drink to the slow cooker to get that finger-licking glazed chicken. This four-ingredient dish is so easy to make, even cooking newbies can’t mess it up. Here’s the recipe.
Chicken And Rice Bake
Chicken and rice is a match made in heaven. And when you add only one ingredient to the mix, you can make this juicy bake in less than an hour. Get the recipe here.
Chef John’s Chicken and Mushrooms
This recipe will fool your dinner guests into believing you’ve spent the entire afternoon making this dish. But in reality, this two-ingredient recipe takes less than an hour of your precious time. Here’s how to cook this dish.
Chicken Lazone Pasta Sauce
Here’s a creamy pasta sauce perfect for a family meal. You just need a bit of whipping cream and a few standard spices to make the dish that’s worth licking the bowl. Here’s the recipe.
Thomas Keller’s Roasted Chicken
A whole chicken is an easy and affordable meal option for holidays and other family gatherings. In the case of this recipe, you only need three ingredients to make this juicy chicken. Here’s how.
Garlic Brown Sugar Baked Chicken Breasts
Brown sugar is the secret ingredient that adds a sweet, caramelly undertone to chicken meat. This pantry-friendly recipe is easily made in just 30 minutes – perfect for when you’re short of time. Get the recipe here.
Cream Of Chicken Soup
No canned cream of chicken soup can give you that authentic flavor homemade version has. And what’s even better is that you only need a few basic ingredients from your pantry to make a cream of chicken soup at home. Here’s how to do it.
Easy Chicken With Tomatoes And Spinach
This low-carb chicken recipe proves that healthy dishes don’t have to be boring. With just a few ingredients from your pantry and less than 30 minutes of your time, you can enjoy this vitamin-packed meal. Get the recipe here.
Tender Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Nothing says finger-licking like fried chicken. This air fryer recipe allows you to make the perfect chicken breasts that are tender on the inside but extra crispy on the outside. Here’s how to make this pantry-friendly dish.
Chicken And Dumplings
Chicken and dumplings are classic comfort food perfectly acceptable for any time of day. Making this four-ingredient recipe take about 20 minutes, just in time for your favorite TV show. Get the recipe here.
Chicken Noodle Soup
The great thing about noodle soups is that you can make them with basically anything you find at home. In fact, you don’t need more than three basic ingredients – chicken, broth, and, of course, noodles. Here’s how to make it.
Cheesy Chicken And Broccoli Casserole
The casserole is the type of dish that never goes out of style. There are numerous casserole recipes, but this cheezy chicken and broccoli dish is something everyone must try out. It only requires five simple ingredients you definitely have at home. Get the recipe here.
One Pan Garlic Roasted Chicken And Baby Potatoes
You can’t go wrong with the classic chicken and potato combo. Just season it with a mix of spices and let it roast until crispy golden. Here’s a more detailed explanation on how to make this dish.
Keto Chicken Bake
This tasty three-ingredient dish is rich in fat and proteins which will keep you full for hours while only containing 4 net carbs per serving. No need to have a guilty conscience about grabbing a second helping. Get the recipe here.
Instant Pot Chicken Breast
Forgot to thaw chicken breasts? Don’t worry. This recipe will show you how to turn frozen chicken breasts into a juicy meal in just 30 minutes. You just need chicken broth and a combination of spices found in your pantry. Here’s how to do it.
Final Thoughts
These chicken meal ideas are simple, fast, and, most importantly, very tasty.
Whether you preferred cooked, grilled, or steamed chicken, there’s something for everyone.
Enjoy and Bon Appetit!
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