11+ Easy Chicken Skillet Dinners

Need a new idea for chicken? Take a look at these 11+ Easy Chicken Skillet Dinners. These delicious meals can be easily made using one or two packages of boneless, skinless chicken cutlets, breasts, and tenderloins. Best of all, they are ready in 30 minutes.

 Chicken dinners displayed in serving platters and skillet.

11+ Easy Chicken Dinners Made in a Skillet…

When it comes to whipping up a quick meal and one that won’t break the bank, these 11+ easy chicken dinners will do just that. Plus, a few more reasons we LOVE these recipes:

  • Delicious meals you can prepare ahead, then reheat just before serving.
  • They’re quick, easy, and great for busy weeknights.
  • Healthy meals for the whole family.
  • Ready to serve in 30 minutes or less.
  • Serve with a side salad or crusty bread, or with any of your favorite sides for a complete meal.

Try these Easy Ideas and Recipes for Chicken…

1. Recipe: Skillet Chicken Mushroom Dinner (+video) ~ These juicy and tender chicken breasts are sautรฉed and smothered in an aromatic mushroom sauce, making this a delicious dinner easy for weeknights and elegant enough for guests.

A large skillet filled with pieces of chicken, sauce and fresh parsley scattered on top.

2. Recipe: Chicken with Dijon Wine Cream Sauce ~ these are sautรฉed chicken breasts served with a flavorful Dijon cream sauce. The flavors are truly incredible! It’s so good, you might put this one on rotation.

A forkful of chicken breast with a mustard sauce and some little roasted potatoes on a white dinner plate.

3. Recipe: Chicken Tenders Skillet Dinner ~ This recipe features chicken tenderloins simmered and cooked in a deliciously rich tomato broth that’s made with a few fresh ingredients. Loaded with flavor – it’s AMAZINGLY Delicious!

A large skillet with chicken tenders in a tomato base sauce.

4. Recipe: Tuscan Creamy Chicken Pasta (+video) ~ This is one of our favorite recipes simply because it’s an All-In-One meal! Made with a flavorful cream sauce simmered with strips of chicken, sundried tomatoes, and spinach, and all tossed with farfalle pasta. YUM! Plus, itโ€™s ready in 20 minutes! The whole family will LOVE this meal. Serve it with a side salad and dinner if done!

A dish of farfalle pasta and pieces of chicken in a bowl.

5. Recipe: Chicken Tenders Smothered in Lemon & Parsley ~ Do you love chicken piccata? Then try this recipe for succulent boneless chicken tenderloins smothered in a delightful lemon and parsley sauce – YUM! This recipe is just divine!

A white deep dish filled with cooked chicken tenders with capers and lemon sauce.

6. Recipe: Sautรฉed Chicken Cutlets with Cherry Tomatoes ~ This is a simple and healthy chicken cutlet dish tossed with feta cheese, olives, basil, and cherry tomatoes. It gives this meal a Mediterranean flair with amazing flavors that wonโ€™t disappoint!

Chicken Cutlets with Cherry Tomatoes, Feta, Olives and Basil on a white serving platter.

7. Recipe: Moms’ Best Chicken Piccata ~ with only 3 easy steps, youโ€™ll have our momโ€™s best chicken piccata ready for dinner in no time! Tender and juicy pieces of chicken that melt in your mouth with every bite – it’s the best! Serve it with our Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon Sauce for a complete meal!

A white dinner plate with a cooked chicken with lemon sauce and capers and a side of spaghetti.

8. Recipe: Chicken Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry ~ this gluten-free meal is satisfying and full of flavor! Loaded with protein and nutrient-dense vegetables makes an ideal dinner thatโ€™s not only flavorful but is easy to throw together.

A bowl of rice and pieces of chicken and veggies with chop sticks.

9. Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie without Crust ~ makes a delicious home-style meal that requires ONE skillet and is ready in 30 minutes. It is SO good, no one will miss the crust. ๐Ÿ˜‰

A large skillet filled with chicken tenders, and veggies smothered in a brown gravy.

10. Recipe: Penne Tossed with Chicken Kale & Cherry Tomatoes ~ boneless chicken breasts are sliced and sautรฉed with garlic, onion, cherry tomatoes, baby kale, and chicken broth.  Then tossed with penne pasta for a delicious all-in-one meal! It’s Fabulous!

A white dinner plate with penne pasta, cherry tomatoes and kale mixed into the pasta.

11. Recipe: Chicken Smothered with Marsala & Mushrooms ~ thinly sliced chicken cutlets are quickly sautรฉed in a skillet until golden brown, then smothered with marsala wine, mushrooms, and parsley.  Your family and friends will LOVE this dish! Perfect for entertaining or for a relaxing, cozy meal. ๐Ÿ˜‰

A white platter filled with pieces of cooked chicken and mushrooms in a brown gravy.

12. Recipe: Marry Me Chicken & Orzo (One Skillet) ~ is an amazing one-pan dinner that can be prepared in just 25 minutes. Packed with flavors and textures, itโ€™s truly comfort food and a crowd-pleaser. Itโ€™s so delicious that it deserves a regular spot in your meal rotation. Everyone is sure to love it!

A large skillet filled with bite-size pieces of cooked chicken mixed with orzo, spinach, and sun-dried cheese.

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Chicken dinners displayed in serving platters and skillet.

11+ Easy Chicken Skillet Dinners

Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

For a quick chicken idea for dinner, try any of these 11+ Easy Chicken Skillet Dinners. These delicious meals can be easily made using one or two packages of boneless, skinless chicken cutlets, breasts, and tenderloins. Best of all, they are ready in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • Skillet Chicken Mushroom Dinner (+video)
  • Chicken with Dijon Wine Cream Sauce
  • Chicken Tenders Skillet Dinner
  • Tuscan Creamy Chicken Pasta
  • Chicken Tenders Smothered in Lemon & Parsley
  • Sautรฉed Chicken Cutlets with Cherry Tomatoes
  • Mom's Best Chicken Piccata
  • Chicken Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry
  • Chicken Pot Pie Without Crust
  • Penne Tossed with Chicken Kale & Cherry Tomatoes
  • Chicken Smothered with Marsala & Mushrooms
  • Marry Me Chicken & Orzo (one skillet)

Instructions

  1. Choose the recipe you want to make.
  2. Gather all the ingredients needed for that recipe.
  3. Follow the instructions to make that recipe and enjoy!

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