Easy Chicken Recipes | Wholefully https://wholefully.com/easy-family-dinners/easy-chicken-recipes/ Fresh Family Meals - Made for Everyday Life Tue, 18 Jun 2024 15:09:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wholefully.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/favicon-150x150.png Easy Chicken Recipes | Wholefully https://wholefully.com/easy-family-dinners/easy-chicken-recipes/ 32 32 Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies https://wholefully.com/sheet-pan-chicken-and-veggies/ https://wholefully.com/sheet-pan-chicken-and-veggies/#respond Tue, 18 Jun 2024 15:09:40 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=64976 This meal combines juicy roasted chicken with root vegetables, all cooked perfectly in one pan. Here’s how to get it done with minimum effort. Overhead of a sheet pan loaded with roasted root veggies topped with roast chicken pieces and lemon halves. Sheet pan dinners are perfect for busy weeknights. Everything cooks on the same pan, making the cooking—and the cleanup—a breeze! Sheet pan chicken and veggies are no exception. You get succulent and juicy chicken with the perfect servings of vegetable sides with no fuss, very little meal prep time, and practically no mess. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/sheet-pan-chicken-and-veggies/feed/ 0 Best Baked Chicken Meatballs Recipe https://wholefully.com/baked-chicken-meatballs-recipe/ https://wholefully.com/baked-chicken-meatballs-recipe/#comments Tue, 14 May 2024 14:21:04 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=63773 These baked chicken meatballs are a crowd-pleaser. Serve them up over pasta, in sandwiches, or with a dipping sauce. Close view of baked chicken meatballs on a serving board, garnished with chopped fresh herbs. Chicken meatballs are a staple in my house. They’re easy to prep, quick to make, and they go with just about anything! Seriously, you can make these chicken meatballs and turn them into any meal you want. You can eat them as an appetizer, all by themselves, stuffed in a sandwich, tossed in some spaghetti—the list of possibilities is endless! The best part is that they’re super moist and practically melt in your mouth. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/baked-chicken-meatballs-recipe/feed/ 4 Crockpot Chicken Fajitas https://wholefully.com/slow-cooker-chicken-fajitas/ https://wholefully.com/slow-cooker-chicken-fajitas/#comments Fri, 10 May 2024 15:39:53 +0000 http://backtoherroots.com/?p=24782 Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas This post is brought to you by a Wholefully partner I'm back today with my last recipe showcasing some of the great ways you can get more fruits and veggies in your diet featuring Pink Ribbon Produce from Meijer. So far this month, we've eaten Portabella Stuffed Sweet Potatoes and sipped on a Clementine Avocado Smoothie. We've also learned how the American Cancer Society recommends each of us get at least 2 1/2 cups of fruits and vegetables per day to help reduce our cancer risk. In fact, they say that, aside from stopping smoking, eating more produce is one of the most important things we can do to help cut our risk. Choosing an apple over potato chips for a snack might seem like a small decision, but it's those small, daily decisions that lead to a healthier you and a reduced risk of cancer. Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas Of course, snacking on fruit when your tummy starts to grumble isn't the only way to hit your fruit and veggie quota. You can make a hearty, family-friendly, filling meal that is heavy on the veggies—and I'm not talking a salad. Pull out your slow cooker, put on a good Tex-Mex album on Spotify, and enjoy these super easy, super veggie-filled chicken fajitas! Get the recipe »]]> https://wholefully.com/slow-cooker-chicken-fajitas/feed/ 6 Oven-Roasted Chicken Recipe https://wholefully.com/toby-zieglers-roasted-chicken/ https://wholefully.com/toby-zieglers-roasted-chicken/#comments Wed, 08 May 2024 06:13:00 +0000 http://backtoherroots.com/?p=17448 This oven-roasted chicken recipe uses simple ingredients and minimal prep time, and is totally fool-proof. The whole family will love this one!
Roast chicken on a white platter with lemons, parsley, rosemary, and salt
As the great Toby Ziegler once told C.J. Cregg (The West Wing), the way to roast a perfect chicken is "Stick a lemon up it and throw on some rosemary. A little salt." We roast a chicken ’round here once every few weeks and I have to say, the simplicity of this two-sentence recipe results in some really delicious bird. If you’ve never roasted a chicken before, please don’t fear, it is quite possibly one of the easiest (and most impressive!) dishes that you can make. It’s literally two minutes of work followed by…well…that’s it. After it’s in the oven, you’re pretty much finished. We like to roast chickens on days when the schedule is packed. Throw in some root veggies in the roasting pan and you’ve got the easiest dinner on the planet. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/toby-zieglers-roasted-chicken/feed/ 15 Slow Cooker Chicken Legs Recipe https://wholefully.com/slow-cooker-chicken-legs-recipe/ https://wholefully.com/slow-cooker-chicken-legs-recipe/#comments Wed, 01 May 2024 21:09:24 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=64645 This slow cooker chicken recipe is perfect for any occasion and takes literally five minutes of preparation. Crockpot chicken legs on a plate with a blue and white cloth napkin nearby. When life gets busy and I don’t have time to spend an hour in the kitchen cooking, it’s nice to have a recipe or two I can turn to. These savory slow cooker chicken legs are perfect for busy weeknights because they’re super simple, budget friendly, and I know my family loves them. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/slow-cooker-chicken-legs-recipe/feed/ 2 Juicy Instant Pot Chicken Breast https://wholefully.com/instant-pot-chicken-breast/ https://wholefully.com/instant-pot-chicken-breast/#respond Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:48:34 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=63785 The Instant Pot pressure cooker creates a juicy, tender chicken breast in a fraction of the time. Close view of a juicy chicken breast on a plate in flavorful juices with fresh herb garnish. If you have an Instant Pot, there are a few things you should definitely try using it for. One of my favorite ways to use my Instant Pot is to cook up some juicy Instant Pot chicken breasts! It’s super simple, creates juicy meat, and you can use the chicken in a range of recipes throughout the week. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/instant-pot-chicken-breast/feed/ 0 Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad https://wholefully.com/chicken-caesar-pasta-salad/ https://wholefully.com/chicken-caesar-pasta-salad/#respond Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:13:00 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=77416 Everyone in the family will enjoy this flavorful Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad! If you like caesar salad, then you’ll love this version with pasta.
Overhead of caesar pasta salad topped with shaved parmesan and crunchy croutons.
Caesar Chicken Pasta is a delicious and satisfying dish that's perfect for a quick and easy meal. Made with creamy Caesar dressing, tangy Parmesan cheese, and tender chunks of chicken, this flavorful salad is sure to please your taste buds. The creamy texture of the dressing pairs perfectly with the al dente pasta, creating a filling and satisfying meal. Whether you're looking for a hearty lunch or a flavorful side dish, this chicken Caesar pasta salad will hit the spot every time. With its blend of creamy and tangy flavors, this chicken Caesar pasta salad is not only quick and easy to make but also bursting with deliciousness. Simply toss cooked pasta with diced chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, and a generous drizzle of Caesar dressing for a meal that's ready in minutes. The combination of ingredients creates a mouthwatering dish that's perfect for any occasion. Whether you're preparing a weeknight dinner or hosting a casual gathering, this twist on the classic salad is sure to be enjoyed by everyone at the table. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/chicken-caesar-pasta-salad/feed/ 0 Chicken Spinach Alfredo Pizza https://wholefully.com/chicken-spinach-alfredo-pizza/ https://wholefully.com/chicken-spinach-alfredo-pizza/#comments Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:00:10 +0000 http://backtoherroots.com/?p=9604
This recipe was originally published in October 2011. It was retested with reader feedback, rephotographed, rewritten, and republished for your enjoyment in April 2018.
Friday night is always pizza night in our house. Sometimes that means a homemade pizza. Sometimes that means we order in. And sometimes that means we just pop a frozen pizza in the oven, but pizza is always on the menu on Fridays! This means I’ve had a lot of pizzas in my lifetime, and I can safely say that one of my favorite pizzas is this classic Chicken Spinach Alfredo Pizza. We’ve been making it since the early days of our marriage, when I happened to stumble on a recipe for Turkey Alfredo pizza in an issue of Cooking Light. We pretty much never have turkey breast just kicking around (except right after that one particular turkey-tastic holiday), so we made the swap for chicken, tweaked a few other items, and we’ve been loving this combo ever since. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/chicken-spinach-alfredo-pizza/feed/ 23 Easy Chicken Caesar Wrap Recipe https://wholefully.com/easy-chicken-caesar-wraps-recipe/ https://wholefully.com/easy-chicken-caesar-wraps-recipe/#comments Tue, 12 Mar 2024 18:57:16 +0000 http://backtoherroots.com/?p=27284 When life things get hectic, that’s when I think it’s time to take shortcuts. I’m a big believer that there is nothing wrong with shortcuts—especially in the kitchen. Would it be better if we could all grow our own lettuce and churn our own butter? Maybe. But we can’t. Most of us don’t live in that world! My food philosophy (and life philosophy) is to do what you can with what you have when you have it. And let’s get real, sometimes, I just don’t have time to craft a meal from scratch—and that’s when the glory of kitchen shortcuts come in! These super Easy Chicken Caesar Wraps spotlight two of my favorite kitchen shortcuts—rotisserie chicken and pre-made salad dressing. Sure, you’ll save cash if you roasted your own chicken and made your own salad dressing, but sometimes you need to save time instead of cash, and that’s where semi-homemade cooking comes in! These chicken wraps are ready in less than five minutes, meaning you can get a healthy lunch packed or a light dinner on the table FAST. Lettuce, croutons, cheese, chicken, and tomatoes are placed on a tortilla. Dressing and tomatoes also rest on wooden cutting board.

Are these wraps good for meal prepping?

I am a big advocate of meal prepping—especially when your schedule is hectic! Just an hour or even a half-hour can make a BIG difference when it comes to having healthy, nourishing food available for you during the week. These Chicken Caesar Wraps are great for meal prepping, because you can pre-make the elements, and then just assemble it when it’s time to eat!

Won't the wrap get soggy if you make it in advance?

You can make these wraps a few hours in advance (like making it in the morning for lunch later), but if you want to prep ahead more than a few hours, I recommend making all the individual elements—mixing up the chicken, cutting the lettuce, etc.—and assembling right before you eat. A good tip for packing any sandwich or wrap of eating later—use lettuce as a barrier to keep your bread dry. I like to put the lettuce down first in these wraps, then the chicken and tomatoes on top. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/easy-chicken-caesar-wraps-recipe/feed/ 7 Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken, Potatoes, and Broccoli https://wholefully.com/sheet-pan-lemon-chicken/ https://wholefully.com/sheet-pan-lemon-chicken/#respond Mon, 04 Mar 2024 07:19:00 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=76956 This easy sheet pan dinner combines lemon chicken, roasted potatoes, and broccoli for a delicious and healthy meal. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Overhead of a full sheet pan of chicken and vegetables topped with parmesan and citrus slices.
Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken, Potatoes, and Broccoli is a simple and delicious one-pan meal that simplifies dinner (and makes clean-up easy!). This easy-to-make dish combines the zesty flavors of Parmesan chicken, perfectly roasted potatoes, and vibrant broccoli, all on a single baking sheet. Whether it's a busy weeknight or you're simply looking for a no-fuss dinner option, this sheet pan dinner is a great complete meal. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/sheet-pan-lemon-chicken/feed/ 0