Recipes Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken 31 One-Pot Chicken Dinner Recipes That Are Perfect for Busy Weeknights By Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer is an experienced food editor, writer, and recipe developer. She manages the Martha Stewart recipe archive and is always curious about new ingredients and the best techniques. She has been working in food media for over 20 years. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 20, 2023 Trending Videos Photo: Justin Walker Chicken is so versatile. Its juicy, tender texture and quick cooking time make it a staple for weeknight meals. Even better? When you can cook an entire chicken dinner in just one pot or pan—which is where the recipes in this collection come in (they also come together in under an hour). These one-pot chicken dinner recipes are quick to prep, short on cleanup, and big on flavor. They're the perfect solution when you need to get dinner on the table fast. 01 of 31 Lemon Chicken with Potatoes and Escarole Nico Schinco Here's a sheet-pan chicken dinner you'll crave on the regular. Juicy roasted thighs, crispy potatoes, and wilted escarole make a cozy, delicious meal. View Recipe 02 of 31 Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms with Egg Noodles Johnny Miller Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are seared in a straight-sided skillet to start this one-pot chicken dinner. Then, mushrooms and shallots are added and mustard and broth are stirred in. Egg noodles cook in the same pan; cream cheese is stirred in at the end to create a quick, rich sauce. View Recipe 03 of 31 Chicken, Fennel, and Artichoke Fricassee Johnny Miller Artichoke hearts, red onion, and fennel are combined with chicken thighs for a skillet meal that couldn't be easier to make. The vegetables infuse the braising liquid, which cooks down into a flavorful pan sauce for the meat. View Recipe 04 of 31 Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas Ren Fuller A colorful chicken dinner that's all made on one sheet pan, there's a lot to love about this recipe. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts and a mix of yellow and green bell peppers sizzle together while tortillas warm in the same oven. Put the fajitas together and top with sour cream, salsa, and ripe avocado for a 40-minute meal everyone will love. View Recipe 05 of 31 Skillet Chicken with Leeks and Carrots David Malosh Consider this one-pot chicken dinner a spring take on roast chicken. Instead of a whole bird, we use chicken breast halves, which cook atop leeks, carrots, and bread cubes that soak up the meat's flavorful juices. View Recipe 06 of 31 Broiled Yogurt-Marinated Chicken and Chickpeas Chris Simpson We've said it before and we'll say it again, the broiler is your friend for fast meals. Try this recipe tonight: boneless, skinless chicken thighs get a quick turn in a yogurt-lime marinade before being nestled on a baking sheet with spiced carrots and chickpeas. Everything is broiled to perfection and served with cous cous, rice, or some crusty bread. View Recipe 07 of 31 Summery Chicken-and-Rice Soup Lennart Weibull Light, fresh, and full of flavor, this one-pot chicken recipe features zucchini and yellow squash and leafy greens, making it a good option for the summer months. Save prep time by using shredded cooked chicken like leftover roast chicken or rotisserie chicken. View Recipe 08 of 31 Chicken Paillard with Caprese Panzanella Con Poulos Inspired by the Caprese, this chicken dinner features tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, celery hearts, and capers along with strips of breaded chicken cutlets for a light, summery meal. View Recipe 09 of 31 Chicken Scarpariello Chris Simpson Hot and spicy, this Italian-American recipe brings together bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, hot pickled peppers, and Italian sausage links. They cook together in a braiser pan. View Recipe 10 of 31 Creamy Mustard Chicken with Couscous Chris Simpson This flavorful one-pan dinner recipe calls for chicken thighs and drumsticks. A couple of tablespoons of whole-grain mustard are mixed with white wine and chicken broth for a quick and easy sauce. View Recipe 11 of 31 Chicken-and-Mushroom Congee Lennart Weibull Warm and comforting, this rice porridge is prepared in one pan with bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, ginger, scallions, and shiitake mushrooms. View Recipe 12 of 31 Ground Chicken Tacos Julia Gartland Celebrate Taco Tuesday with this quick weeknight dinner that's on the table in 35 minutes. The ground chicken mixture is flavored with cumin, coriander, tomato paste, and minced chipotle in adobo bring the heat. View Recipe 13 of 31 Instant Pot Chicken Adobo and Rice Bryan Gardner The only piece of cookware you need to make this Philippine-inspired recipe is the beloved Instant Pot. Red Thai chiles, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, and garlic pack flavor with the bone-in, skin-in chicken thighs. View Recipe 14 of 31 Spicy Basil Chicken Stir-Fry Justin Walker Serve your family this stir-fry recipe for dinner and we promise there won't be leftovers. After all, who could resist the combination of chicken thighs cooked with shallots, fresh basil leaves, and spicy serrano chile peppers? View Recipe 15 of 31 Creamy Lemon Chicken with Spinach and Artichokes Marcus Nilsson The secret to this rich, comforting one-skillet chicken dinner is four ounces of cream cheese which creates a magical creamy sauce when stirred into the pan juices. View Recipe 16 of 31 Cuban Chicken with Rice and Beans Armando Rafael A little bit of bacon goes a long way in this recipe. Not only does it add richness to the rice and beans, but it also deepens the flavors of the chicken thighs—they're browned in bacon in an ovenproof skillet. View Recipe 17 of 31 Greek-Chicken Pasta Courtesy of Yunhee Kim Lemon juice and zest, plus plenty of fresh dill, brighten this chicken pasta that's inspired by the Greek dish avgolemono. View Recipe 18 of 31 Creamy Asparagus Chicken Armando Rafael A splash of cream adds just the right amount of richness to this braised chicken dish with leeks, asparagus, and baby red potatoes. Finish with sprigs of dill. View Recipe 19 of 31 Instant Pot Chicken Marbella Bryan Gardner A retro one-dish delight with timeless flavors. This winning chicken dinner offsets salty, briny olives with sweet, dark prunes. View Recipe 20 of 31 Classic Chicken Noodle Soup Christina Holmes Is there anything more comforting than a warming bowl of chicken noodle soup? All this chicken dinner requires is that you simmer the ingredients together on the stove. View Recipe 21 of 31 Garlic Chicken with Barley Christina Holmes Here's a set-it-and-forget-it one-pot chicken dinner. Using the slow cooker requires more time but less hands-on cooking. A whole chicken is cut into pieces for a garlicky braise that's served on a bed of barley studded with peas and tarragon. View Recipe 22 of 31 Chicken and Mushrooms with Egg Noodles Sharon Radisch A one-pot dinner that's elegant enough for company, this dish bathes chicken in a rich cream sauce and throws some bacon into the mix for good measure. View Recipe 23 of 31 Warm Quinoa and Chicken Salad Christina Holmes For a taste of spring, quick-cooking quinoa is paired with boneless, skinless chicken breast in this light yet satisfying main-course salad with peas and asparagus. View Recipe 24 of 31 Chicken-Chile Stew Courtesy of Lennart Weibull Chicken thighs and cannellini beans are the base of this spicy stew that simmers in a Dutch oven. Poblano peppers and chili powder provide a subtle heat. View Recipe 25 of 31 Roast Chicken with Paprika and Roasted Garlic Christina Holmes One pot doesn't just mean stews and soups and skillet dishes. For this dinner, chicken is roasted alongside a medley of vegetables on a baking sheet. The bird cooks faster than it would in a traditional roasting pan, and a paprika-oregano rub gives the meat tons of flavor. View Recipe 26 of 31 Instant-Pot Chicken Curry Bryan Gardner In just 30 minutes, you'll have a delicious chicken curry dinner thanks to the Instant Pot. Our recipe uses boneless, skinless chicken thighs and coriander, cumin seeds, and ginger for a whole lot of flavor in a short time. View Recipe 27 of 31 Chicken with Sausage and Potatoes Red-wine vinegar and fresh oregano perk up this hearty chicken, sausage, and potato stew. View Recipe 28 of 31 Roasted Chicken with Kale and Tomato Panzanella Justin Walker A sheet pan supper that's just a little different and altogether delicious, chicken thighs and drumsticks are crisped up on the same sheet pan as the crusty bread, lacinato kale, and cherry tomatoes for the panzanella that's served alongside. View Recipe 29 of 31 Pressure-Cooker Coq au Vin Marcus Nilsson Take your taste buds on a trip to a French bistro without leaving your kitchen. This chicken dish is made in an Instant Pot or pressure cooker in a fraction of the traditional stovetop meal time. View Recipe 30 of 31 Chicken and Rice with Swiss Chard John Kernick Chicken legs simmer together with a bounty of vegetables and rice in this versatile recipe. Use parsnips if you don't have carrots or swap out the Swiss chard for spinach. And while the recipe calls for basmati rice, you can also use Carolina, converted, or jasmine rice. View Recipe 31 of 31 Chicken-and-Broccoli Stir-Fry Yes, you can whip up this takeout favorite at home. The sauce couldn't be easier—simply make a slurry with soy sauce, rice vinegar, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Then add it to the wok near the end of cooking. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit