11+ Easy Chicken Skillet Dinners

Need an idea for chicken cutlets, breasts, or tenderloins? Check out these 11+ Easy Chicken Skillet Dinners. These delicious meals are easy to make 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 you want a quick meal that won’t break the bank, these 11+ easy chicken dinners deliver. 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 14 Recipes for Chicken…

All of these recipes are wonderful, with easy-to-follow photos, videos, and instructions.

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

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

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

2. Recipe: Chicken with Dijon Wine Cream Sauce ~ These are sautéed chicken breasts served with a flavorful Dijon cream sauce. The flavors are truly incredible! It’s so good, you might add this one to your rotation.

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

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 & Easy!

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

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, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach, and all tossed with farfalle pasta. YUM! Plus, it’s ready in 20 minutes! The whole family will LOVE this meal. Serve it with a side salad and dinner if done!

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

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!

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

6. Recipe: Sautéed 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 won’t disappoint!

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

7. Recipe: Moms’ Best Chicken Piccata ~ with only 3 easy steps, you’ll have our mom’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 bowl of rice and pieces of chicken and veggies with chop sticks.

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 that’s not only flavorful but is easy to throw together.

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

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. 😉

A forkful of cooked chicken cutlet smothered with mustard, and herb sauce.

10. Recipe: Herb Mustard Chicken ~ Juicy, tender chicken is coated in a delicious herb-mustard sauce that makes every bite delicious.  Gluten-free and ready in 30 minutes!

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

11. Recipe: Penne Tossed with Chicken Kale & Cherry Tomatoes ~ Boneless chicken breasts are sliced and sautéed 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 platter filled with pieces of cooked chicken and mushrooms in a brown gravy.

12. Recipe: Chicken Smothered with Marsala & Mushrooms ~ Thinly sliced chicken cutlets are quickly sautéed 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. 😉

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

13. Recipe: Marry Me Chicken & Orzo (One Skillet) ~ is an amazing one-pan dinner that can be prepared in just 25 minutes. Packed with flavor and texture, it’s true comfort food and a crowd-pleaser. It’s so delicious that it deserves a regular spot in your meal rotation. Everyone is sure to love it!

A large black skillet filled with pieces of cooked chicken, veggies smothered in a cream sauce.

14. Tuscan Creamy Chicken Breasts ~ is a hearty Italian recipe that combines chicken with artichoke hearts, spinach, Parmesan cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes. This recipe uses heavy cream to give it creamy richness and lovely flavor. The photo may not be great – the flavors are! Just another easy and delicious meal made in one skillet! 🙂

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