Get Dinner on the Table in Under 45 Minutes with These Quick Chicken Recipes (2025)

From drumsticks to thighs to breasts, white meat or dark meat, chicken is one of the most beloved and versatile meats. Grill it and serve over a light salad for a quick and healthy dinner, or braise it with a rich stock and vegetables for an impressive meal you can entertain with. On busy weeknights when you want to get dinner on the table in a flash, turn to our quick recipes, just like the Chicken-Teriyaki Noodle Bowls that are pictured here. In less than 45 minutes, you can prepare something spectacular for your family and friends.

One of the best ways to use a whole chicken is in soup. Use it to make homemade chicken broth in advance, then shred it and reserve the pieces for soup, like our recipe for Turmeric-Ginger Chicken Soup. It's deeply nourishing and the spicy fresh ginger is just the thing to cure a cold. If you're in a pinch, store-bought broth and rotisserie chicken are easy ingredients that will take you to the finish line quickly. Two of our other soup recipes included ahead—Chipotle Chicken and White-Bean Soup and Coconut-Lime Soup with Chicken and Rice Noodles—use pan-seared chicken thighs, which add tons of flavor and richness to the soup.

Of course, we have heartier chicken recipes, too. Instant Pot Chicken Adobo and Rice uses many family's favorite kitchen appliance to tenderize chicken thighs with scallions, garlic, Thai chiles, soy sauce, and rice wine vinegar. Plus, it's such a breeze to make. On Taco Tuesday, make Ground Chicken Tacos or Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas. They're also fun for the entire family to put together.

A delicious, chicken dinner is just around the corner.