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Chicken is an inexpensive and healthy way to feed your family. Domesticated about 10,000 years ago chicken is a major protein source around the world as they are easy to farm and provide both meat and eggs. A 2003 census estimates the population of chickens worldwide to be around 24 billion, making it the most common bird in the world.

Easy Chicken Recipes

Cooking chicken can be as complicated as making a Chicken Kiev or as simple as opening a can to make a casserole. Although a casserole is an easy way to prepare chicken, there are tons of ways to make this nutritious and delicious meal quickly.

Easy Chicken Casserole Recipes

Quick and Easy Creamy Chicken and Potatoes

It is great as a quick evening meal or a Sunday dinner.

Ingredients

1 cut up chicken

1 1 lb. bag shoe string potatoes

2 small cans cream of chicken soup

1/2 can water

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Salt and pepper chicken and place in baking dish. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Remove from oven and place chicken on plate. Place potatoes in baking dish and spread out. Add baked chicken to pan. Mix chicken soup with 1/2 can of water and pour over chicken and potatoes. Place in oven and bake another 20-30 minutes until light brown and bubbly. Add a green veggie or a side salad and you are done.

Serving Size

4-6

Preparation Time

10 minutes

Cooking Time

50 - 60 minutes

More Easy Chicken Casserole Recipes:

Garlic-Roasted Chicken and Potatoes

Chicken and Corn Bread Stuffing Casserole

Chicken Nugget Casserole

Easy Chicken Crockpot Recipes

Sour Cream Chicken

Slow-cooked chicken is moist and deliciously flavorful out of the crock pot.

Ingredients

Chicken, boneless, skinless chicken breast

1 can cream of mushroom soup

16 oz. sour cream

1 package onion soup mix

Directions

Put all ingredients in crock pot. Cook on low for 5-7 hours. I cook longer and the chicken just falls apart. I serve this with rice and steamed vegetables.

More Easy Chicken Crockpot Recipes:

Chicken Enchiladas Crockpot

Chicken Stew

Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff

Easy Chicken Salad Recipes

So Simple Summer Chicken Salad

This is so delish, yet simple. The colors and smells scream SUMMER... You will love it, enjoy!!!

Ingredients

2 C. white chicken meat, canned is fine

3/4 C. grapes, cut in halves

1/4 C. walnuts, chopped

1/4 C. celery, chopped

2 Tbs. shallots

1 Tbs. fresh mint

Sea salt and pepper to taste

3/4 C. favorite mayo

Directions

Mix all ingredients together. Serve with flour tortillas.

Serving Size

4

Preparation Time

15 minutes

Cooking Time

0 minutes

More Easy Chicken Salad Recipes:

Chicken Mediterranean Salad

Chinese Chicken Salad

Fruity Chicken Salad

Easy Chicken Stir Fry Recipes

Chicken Stir Fry with Rice

Fresh veggies and chicken make for a quick and nutritious dinner that's always filling.

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts, cubed

1/2 lb. broccolini

2-4 carrots, chopped

1 3/4 C. water

1 C. jasmine rice

Teriyaki sauce (or your favorite sauce)

Olive oil

Directions

In one fry pan, heat 3-4 Tbs. oil. When pan is hot, add chicken and cook until mostly done - about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, put water and rice into a saucepan and bring to a boil. When boiling, reduce heat to low and cover for 15-20 minutes or until all water is absorbed. When chicken is mostly cooked, begin heating another fry pan with 2-3 Tbs. oil. When oil is hot, add broccolini and carrots and let cook until vegetables are tender. Add chicken. Pour sauce over and heat through.

Serve over hot rice.

Serving Size

2

Preparation Time

15 minutes

Cooking Time

15 minutes

More Easy Chicken Stir Fry Recipes:

Lemon Chicken Stir Fry

Chicken-Nut Stir Fry

Bistro Stir Fry