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    12 Easy One-Pan Chicken Dinners for Busy Nights

    Published: Dec 30, 2024 by Emmeline Kemperyd · post_comments]

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    When you're short on time but still want a satisfying meal, one-pan chicken dinners are the perfect solution. These recipes are simple to prepare and require minimal cleanup, making them ideal for busy nights. From flavorful stir-fries to comforting casseroles, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

    Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

    A scoop of Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs.
    Photo Credit: Flavorful Eats.

    This recipe showcases tasty Italian chicken meatballs cooked in marinara sauce and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Serve these cheesy meatballs over pasta or in a sub for a filling meal that's easy to clean up.

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    One Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

    30 Minute One Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This one-pan chicken tortilla soup is a quick and easy way to enjoy a flavorful Mexican meal. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up a delicious dinner with little cleanup, topped with sour cream, cheese, and tortilla strips.

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    Spanish Chicken And Rice

    Spanish chicken thighs and rice with olives on a light plate.
    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons.

    Spanish Chicken and Rice is packed with great flavors and is easy to clean up since everything is made in one pan. It's a filling meal that's ideal for busy evenings when you need something simple and tasty for dinner.

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    Instant Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup

    Instant Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup
    Photo Credit: Cooking With Carlee.

    This creamy chicken gnocchi soup is a cozy one-pot dish that's simple to prepare, even using frozen chicken breasts. It's perfect for busy nights when you want a warm meal without a lot of cleanup.

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    One-Pan Chicken Fajita Pasta

    One-Pan Chicken Fajita Pasta
    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud.

    Chicken Fajita Pasta is a quick and delicious meal that you can whip up in just 20 minutes. It's great for busy evenings when you want something simple and filling.

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    Massaman Chicken Curry

    A bowl of massaman chicken curry.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    Massaman Chicken Curry is a straightforward one-pot meal that comes together in less than an hour. With ingredients like coconut milk, chicken, potatoes, and peanuts, it offers a creamy and mildly sweet flavor that's easy to enjoy.

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    Instant Pot Chicken Soup

    A bowl of chicken soup.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Instant Pot Chicken Soup is a creamy and tasty dish that makes dinner easy. It's perfect for cozy nights at home when you want something comforting without a lot of work.

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    Larb Gai

    Larb gai.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Thai chicken salad is a great choice for busy evenings when you want to keep cleanup easy. It offers fresh flavors and a nice crunch from the peanuts sprinkled on top.

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    Tuscan Chicken Pasta

    Tuscan Chicken Pasta
    Photo Credit: Valerie's Kitchen.

    This dish features penne pasta mixed with a rich tomato cream sauce, along with tender pieces of chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh cherry tomatoes, and spinach. It's a simple and tasty meal that comes together in just one pot.

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    Instant Pot Chicken & Potatoes

    Chicken and tomatoes.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes is a quick one-pan meal that you can prepare in under 45 minutes. With fresh tomatoes, tomato paste, and oregano, it's a convenient dinner option for busy nights when you want to keep cleanup easy.

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    Easy Paella

    Paella.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Chicken paella is a great dish that everyone will enjoy, and it's easy to clean up afterward. With ingredients like saffron, white wine, shrimp, chicken, peas, and bell peppers, it's perfect for gatherings and makes tasty leftovers.

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    Chicken Teriyaki Stir-fry

    Chicken teriyaki.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry is a quick and easy meal that you can whip up in just 25 minutes using only one pan. It's loaded with chicken, fresh veggies, and a flavorful sauce, and you can add some noodles or rice for a complete dinner that's simple to clean up.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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