From Creamy to Crispy: 21 Irresistible Stovetop Chicken Recipes

Explore 21 delicious chicken dishes you can make right on your stovetop, from creamy and comforting to crispy and crunchy.

We've got quick and easy options like creamy chicken mushroom stroganoff, or try a skillet dinner with chicken and your favorite veggies. And for those nights you want something a little more special, try crispy chicken milanese.

With so many choices, you'll never get bored of chicken again. Get ready to explore a world of flavor, all made on your stovetop!

Chicken Paprikash Recipe

This Chicken Paprikash recipe is a delicious one-pan weeknight dinner meal that features perfectly browned chicken that's braised in a creamy, sour cream based paprika sauce. What's best is that you only need some pantry staples to make this at home and it's a total crowd-pleaser! This is one of our favorite dinner meals that's kids and husband approved! Get the recipe.

Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Mustard Sauce

Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Mustard Sauce is an incredibly easy one skillet dish, that is full of comforting flavors and ready in just 30 minutes. Delicious weeknight meal made simple! Get the recipe.

Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff

This Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff is the perfect one-pot meal that'll be ready in under 30 minutes to give you a deliciously satisfying meal without having to slave away in the kitchen all day! It features chicken stroganoff, the chicken version of this incredibly popular East European dish that we've all come to know and love. Get the recipe.

Spanish Chicken and Rice

Bursting with flavor, juicy, hearty, and comforting, this Spanish Chicken And Rice makes a delicious one-pot recipe for the whole family. Perfect for a weeknight or Sunday dinner. Get the recipe.

One Pot Chicken Contadina

Fall-off-the bone chicken is smothered in a rich vegetable-infused sauce. This One Pot Chicken Contadina or a Country Style Chicken is an easy Italian recipe for a hearty weeknight meal. Simple ingredients - insanely delicious result. Get the recipe.

Chicken Rice Pilaf

Make sure it's one the best and the most delicious dinner. This Chicken Rice Pilaf is one-pot comforting meal, perfect for busy weekdays. Get the recipe.

White Chili with Ground Chicken and Sour Cream

This yummy White Chicken Chili is made with Ground Chicken, Sour Cream and ready to be served in just 40 minutes. This easy and hearty soup recipe will keep you full and satisfied for hours. Perfect recipe for busy weeknight dinners. Get the recipe.

One Pot Chicken Risotto

With the minimum ingredients, you can make a quick dish that is delicious, satisfying and without making lots of dirty crockery. Get the recipe.

Chicken and Rice with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon

Chicken and rice are staples in many easy weeknight dinner recipes. If you have these simple ingredients and you’re wondering what to make, consider this quick and simple one pot meal with Brussels sprouts and bacon. This baked chicken rice casserole is a hearty, filling and tasty, and something the whole family will love. Get the recipe.

Roman Chicken Cacciatore

Roman Chicken Cacciatore is an easy, inexpensive and incredibly delicious weeknight dinner. Bone-in chicken thighs slowly braised in a flavorful sauce made from white wine, vinegar, garlic and rosemary. Get the recipe.

Chicken Ragu Pasta

This simple chicken ragu pasta may be easy to make and use everyday ingredients, but there's nothing basic about its flavor. This yummy, savory, and quick-to-make dinner idea is bound to become a favorite family meal. Enjoy this homemade pasta with ground chicken in just half an hour. Get the recipe.

Kadai Chicken

Kadai Chicken is a restaurant favorite North Indian chicken curry, cooked in the traditional kadai with tender chicken and a rich blend of aromatic spices, along with crunchy onions and capsicum. It is easy to make this dhaba-style kadai chicken at home with this authentic recipe. Enjoy this curry with naan or rice for an amazing Indian dinner. Get the recipe.

Chicken Milanese with Arugula Tomato Salad

This recipe for Chicken Milanese is truly the BEST you will ever have. Crispy breaded Italian chicken cutlets get topped with a lemony arugula tomato salad and shaved cheese. It's a simple and delicious Italian dinner that will have you coming back for seconds (and thirds). Get the recipe.

Chicken and Vegetable Orzo Risotto

One Pot Dinners have never been more delicious! If you're a fan of risotto, then you'll like this new twist on Italian classic. Chicken And Vegetable Orzo Risotto is loaded with comforting flavors and is made entirely in one pot. Weeknight comforting meals made easy! Get the recipe.

Chicken Goulash

Who can resist the delightful flavors of a rich, aromatic Chicken Goulash? This hearty dish, deeply rooted in Hungarian cuisine, has been loved by people around the globe. Filled with tender chicken, robust spices, and flavorful vegetables, this recipe offers a comforting bowl of goodness. Get the recipe.

Gochujang Chicken

This gochujang chicken is a quick 30-minute dinner featuring a takeout-inspired sticky, spicy and sweet sauce that’s perfect served over white rice. Get the recipe.

Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

What’s in this buffalo chicken quesadilla recipe? We’re adding thinly sliced buffalo chicken and sautéed peppers and onions to our super cheesy quesadilla. It’s SO GOOD! If you find yourself with leftover crockpot buffalo chicken, you could also use that here. Get the recipe.

Chicken Thighs with Bell Peppers

This chicken thighs with bell peppers recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves a dish that's wonderfully flavorful, with a crispy, golden brown exterior and a juicy, tender interior. Get the recipe.

Chicken Fried Rice

This Chinese chicken fried rice recipe is a game-changer, combining tender chicken, peas and carrots, and leftover rice into a Chinese takeout dish that's bursting with flavor. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, this Chinese classic is a recipe you'll come back to time and again. Get the recipe.

Indonesian Manadonese Spicy Chicken

This spicy Manadonese Ayam Rica Rica is one chicken dish for chilli lovers. The unique thing about this dish is that it uses lemon sweet basil leaves that marry well with the spicy flavour of chillies. Get the recipe.

Restaurant-Style Chicken 65

This restaurant-style crispy and spicy Chicken 65 is made by marinating chicken in yogurt, spices, and curry leaves, then deep-frying it to make the best chicken starter! Get the recipe.

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