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10 chicken recipes readers can’t stop saving

Our Most Saved Dinner Of June 2025 Practically Cooks Itself
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If you ask our readers, chicken dinners are always winners. Whether you're in the mood for a cozy soup, a comforting casserole, or a quick-and-easy skillet supper, chicken's got your back, every time. These 10 recipes represent the best of the best; dishes that deliver on comfort, speed, and downright deliciousness. When you're fresh out of ideas, ...

If you ask our readers, chicken dinners are always winners. Whether you're in the mood for a cozy soup, a comforting casserole, or a quick-and-easy skillet supper, chicken's got your back, every time. These 10 recipes represent the best of the best; dishes that deliver on comfort, speed, and downright deliciousness. When you're fresh out of ideas, turn to these classic recipes to get a guaranteed crowd-pleasing dinner on the table fast.

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Disappearing Chicken Casserole

Disappearing Chicken Casserole on a plate to serve with the baking dish in the background
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The only problem with this easy, cheesy recipe is that you may have to fight your family for seconds.

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7-Can Chicken Casserole

Southern Living Seven Can Casserole in a bowl to serve
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Casseroles that rely on canned good are a true lifesaver. Keep your pantry stocked with these ingredients and you'll have dinner ready in no time.

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Martina McBride's Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Southern Living Martina McBride Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup in bowls to serve
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Who knew country stars could be such good cooks? We're so happy Martina McBride put down the mic for a minute to share this soup with us—it's a perennial reader favorite.

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Company Chicken

Southern Living Company Chicken in the skillet ready to serve
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Fancy enough for company but easy enough for a weeknight, this creamy skillet features quick-cooking chicken cutlets.

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Creamy Garlic Chicken

Southern Living Creamy Garlic Chicken on a plate to serve
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We had you at garlic, right? A little bit of cream makes this chicken dinner winner just indulgent enough.

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Balsamic Chicken And Mushrooms

Balsamic Chicken and Mushrooms in a white skillet to serve
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Balsamic vinegar was HUGE in the early 2000's, but it's having a well-deserved comeback. The mushrooms in this dish soak up its rich tang perfectly.

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No-Peek Chicken

Southern Living No Peek Chicken on a plate to serve
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This magical one-dish meal cooks all at once, delivering a complete dinner with almost no work at all!

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Honey Pecan Chicken

Honey Pecan Chicken on a plate to serve with green beans on the side
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If you're craving the crunch of fried chicken without the fuss, this pecan-coated, oven-baked recipe hits all the right notes.

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Smothered Chicken

Southern Living Smothered Chicken on a plate to serve with rice
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This recipe builds a rich, flavorful gravy thanks to chicken thighs and bacon that cook quickly in the skillet.

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King Ranch Chicken Casserole

Baked chicken casserole topped with melted cheese and garnished with green onions served in a rectangular dish with a serving spoon
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A duo of canned soups, convenient rotisserie chicken, and lots of cheese make this chicken dinner one your family will always thank you for making.

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