15 Outstanding Chicken Dinners Ready In 30 Minutes Or Less

Have a busy day and no time to cook? Try these delicious chicken dinner recipes, which are ready to be enjoyed in 30 minutes or less.

These recipes are simple enough to whip up after a long day at work but also impressive to make when you have guests over.

From sheet pan chicken meals to creamy stovetop wonders, everyone will find the recipe to suit their taste.

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.

Classic 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.

Pumpkin Chicken Curry

Pumpkin Chicken Curry is made with juicy, tender chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces and simmered in a flavorful and creamy canned pumpkin sauce. This easy and quick one-skillet recipe is bursting with flavor and is perfect for a cozy autumn meal. Get the recipe.

Bourbon Chicken

This easy bourbon chicken recipe is a classic dish that's ready in under 30 minutes and combines delicious tangy and sweet flavors. With tender, juicy chicken smothered in a savory Bourbon sauce, this recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves a good, hearty meal. Get the recipe.

Chicken Piccata with Gnocchi

Thinly sliced chicken is dredged in seasoned flour and sautéed in a dreamy lemon butter pan sauce with wine and capers. Then add some gnocchi to this chicken piccata for the ultimate tasty comfort food dinner! Only 25 minutes start to finish! Get the recipe.

Champagne Chicken

This champagne chicken recipe is fancy enough for entertaining but easy to make on a weeknight. And it’s delicious enough to make everyone want the recipe. With gorgeous dry champagne, mushrooms, cream, and fresh herbs, it’s packed with flavor. Get the recipe.

Healthy Orange Chicken

The whole family will love this sweet and savory healthy orange chicken recipe! Easy, made with basic ingredients, and ready in 30 minutes! Get the recipe.

Baked Salsa Chicken

Salsa chicken is the easy weeknight meal you didn’t know you needed. Tender, juicy chicken breasts are baked with salsa, sweet corn, and cheddar cheese in this simple recipe that’s ready in less than 30 minutes and will become a fast family favorite. Get the recipe.

Sticky Thai Chicken

These sticky Thai chicken thighs are the perfect weeknight dinner. Ready in just 30 minutes, full of delicious Thai flavor and better than takeout! Get the recipe.

Keto Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli Bake

If you miss alfredo, look no further. Creamy Keto Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli Bake is the ultimate comfort food that is easy to make, low carb, and delicious. In under 30 minutes, you’ll have a wonderful meal on the table with little effort. You won’t even miss your traditional pasta dish. Get the recipe.

Chicken Broccoli Ziti with Crispy Bread Crumbs

This easy weeknight chicken broccoli ziti recipe with crunchy bread crumbs is delicious, made with nutritious ingredients, and ready in just 30 minutes! Get the recipe.

Healthy Cobb Salad Recipe with Chicken

Healthy Cobb Salad Recipe with Chicken is a fantastic healthy meal that can be thrown together quickly. It is keto friendly and easy to make ahead to enjoy later. Get the recipe.

Chicken Alfredo

Our easy Creamy Fettuccine Chicken Alfredo recipe is comfort food at its best. A deliciously easy chicken pasta dinner idea perfect for busy weeknights. Best of all, it comes together in just 30 minutes! Get the recipe.

Buffalo Chicken Mac And Cheese

Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese puts a delicious spin on classic macaroni and cheese. It’s creamy, cheesy, mildly spicy, and also has a hint of smokiness. Get the recipe.

Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken

This Honey Mustard Chicken is exactly what you need if you're looking for a flavor-packed, one-pan dinner meal that can be made in just 30 minutes! And the creamy honey mustard cream sauce is amazing on rice, potatoes, and roasted veggies, too! Get the recipe.