15+ Chicken Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less

Believe it or not, it doesn’t take long to create a flavorful chicken dish. This is a list of over 15 ways to prepare chicken in 30 minutes or less! Try one or all of these easy chicken recipes the next time you’re looking for a quick meal.

diced cooked chicken in a skillet with an Asian sauce and green onions

When you don’t know what to make for dinner, make chicken. At least, that’s what I do. Chicken is incredibly versatile, and it pairs well with pretty much anything. Today I’ve rounded up 15 of my favorite chicken recipes to make for dinner, all of which can be made in under 30 minutes!

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1. Honey Garlic Chicken

orange glazed chicken in a bowl over white rice and topped with green onions

Diced chicken is cooked in a skillet then coated in a savory-sweet honey garlic sauce that you’re gonna want to drizzle on everything. Plus, this honey garlic chicken is made in just 15 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights.

2. Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Air fryer chicken thighs are probably the recipe I make most often from my site. That is, we cook these on an almost weekly basis. They’re quick and flavorful, plus you can switch it up by using different spice blends. Pair them with roasted veggies and rice for a complete meal!

3. Rotisserie Chicken Tacos

corn tortillas topped with shredded chicken, slaw, avocado, and a lime wedge

I like to call these chicken tacos “lazy girl tacos” because they’re made with store-bought rotisserie chicken. Yes really, and there’s no shame in that game! The chicken gets additional seasoning, then it’s paired with your favorite taco toppings for a VERY quick and healthy meal.

4. Baked Parmesan Chicken

baked parmesan chicken breasts on a baking sheet

I’ve been making this parmesan chicken since I was in my 20s. It was one of the first chicken recipes, and though I’ve since made a few tweaks, the base recipe is essentially the same, and it’s still so good.

5. Chicken Broccoli Ziti

skillet filled with ziti pasta, chicken, broccoli, and alfredo sauce

Chicken, broccoli and ziti pasta get coated in my healthy alfredo sauce for a tasty, saucy dinner. It’s easy to customize to your liking (swap the vegetable, swap the pasta shape, etc.), and it comes together quickly!

6. Blackened Chicken

charred chicken breast in a cast iron skillet with some lime wedges

Chicken breasts are seasoned with a variety of spices, then pan-seared until it’s completely cooked. Last, drizzle with some lime juice and cilantro and you have yourself some very flavorful chicken!

7. Chicken Pesto Pasta

pesto pasta in a skillet with chicken and grape tomatoes

Pesto lovers rejoice! This pasta is protein-packed and flavorful, and yes, you can use store-bought pesto if you prefer (I won’t judge). The recipe makes 6 servings, so you may just have leftovers too.

8. Chicken Gnocchi Skillet

a bowl of gnocchi coated in a creamy sauce with tomatoes, spinach and sliced chicken

If you’re looking for a hearty chicken recipe, look no further than this chicken gnocchi skillet. The sauce is made with garlic, heavy cream and parmesan cheese and it is my husband’s favorite.

9. Creamy Garlic Chicken

chicken breasts in a skillet with an orange and brown-colored sauce overtop

Don’t you love when chicken is cooked completely in a skillet? I do! Fewer dishes = happier me. Besides that, this garlic chicken is, well, garlicky in the best way. Butter, garlic, chicken broth and a splash of coconut aminos (or soy sauce) gives the sauce so much flavor!