Weeknights during the school year are crazy. So, to cut back on the stress, I often rely on 30-minute chicken dinners. See, chicken is nutritious, versatile, easy to prepare, and there are plenty of quick and delish ways to make it.
I’ve done a ton of research and recipe trials and I now consider myself a pro at whipping up 30-minute chicken dinners on the fly. Let my list of easy weeknight dinners inspire you!
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Quick & Easy Chicken Dinners
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Mexican Lasagna
A combo of tortillas, salsa, sour cream, cheese, and olives make for an easy and flavorful dinner! Get the recipe here.
Photo: Moms Who Think
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Greek Grilled Chicken & Hummus Wraps
These wraps can be easily thrown together in 20 minutes. You can also make the chicken ahead of time so it just needs to be reheated. Perfect for leftovers and school lunches! Get the recipe here.
Photo: Cooking Classy
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Almond Crusted Chicken
Crushed almonds make these chicken strips nice and crunchy. Buttermilk dressing makes it even more delicious. Get the recipe here.
Photo: Chew Nibble Nosh
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Caprese Chicken
Break out the balsamic! With just a few simple ingredients including store-bought pesto and balsamic, you can make this healthy, stand out, one-pan chicken breast dinner in under 30 minutes. Get the recipe here.
Photo: Foodie Crush
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Sesame Chicken Stir Fry
Stir fry is one of those wonderful meal options where you can throw any veggies or greens in a bowl with some noodles and call it dinner. Give this tasty option a try. Get the recipe here.
Photo: Gimme Some Oven
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Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry
One more yummy stir fry option! This one incorporates garlic, honey, and asparagus for a unique twist on the Asian classic. Get the recipe here.
Photo: The Recipe Critic
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One Skillet Chicken with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce
If you've got lemons and some cream on hand, give this dish a try. Bonus points for only using one skillet to make it! Get the recipe here.
Photo: Little Spice Jar
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One Pot Taco Pasta
This taco pasta recipe is so flexible that you can basically just throw it together using whatever ingredients you have in your fridge. Get the recipe here.
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Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa
This cilantro and lime chicken (a winning combo, IMO!) dinner is a healthy, easy, 30 minute meal packed with fresh zesty flavors. This is one dish you'll keep bringing back week after week. Get the recipe here.
Photo: Joyful Healthy Eats
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5 Ingredient Teriyaki Chicken
What makes this teriyaki chicken so awesome is how AMAZING it tastes despite the few ingredients and short prep/cook time. You most likely have all five ingredients in your pantry so there's nothing stopping you from being super mom with this easy meal fix! Get the recipe here.
Photo: The Garlic Diaries
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Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Casserole
One can never go wrong with a casserole. Especially one that's filled with cheese. Get the recipe here.
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