20 Easy Dinners My Family Claims Are Restaurant-Quality
Want dinners so good they rival your favorite restaurant? Check out these 20 easy recipes my family claims are top-notch and totally restaurant-worthy! Easy dinners don’t have to be boring; easy recipes with chicken that use different cooking methods and the whole family will love are possible.
20 Easy Dinners My Family Claims Are Restaurant-Quality
Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs
These Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs turn out perfectly crisp every time and cook in under 20 minutes. They’re so delicious everyone will be asking for seconds!
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Salsa Chicken and Rice Crock Pot Recipe
Crockpots are very similar to air fryers. They help us put easy dinners together with minimal effort. You can use any type of salsa you like. Have a spicy dinner or a more milder Taco Tuesday.
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Air Fryer Whole Chicken Wings
These Air Fryer Whole Chicken Wings are bursting with flavor and incredibly juicy! They’re a quick, healthy dinner option, ready in under 30 minutes!
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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki Freezer Meal Recipe
Teriyaki chicken is a dish that bursts with flavor. We can serve this chicken up with some rice, quinoa, or even a salad. This recipe is simple and healthy, and your family will repeatedly want it.
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Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Legs Super Juicy!
Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Legs are a tasty and easy dinner option. They’re packed with flavor and have just the right amount of spice. If you loved our blackened chicken breast, you’ve got to try these!
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Slow Cooker Chicken and Spinach Rice Bowl Recipe
Healthy dinners that kids will eat are hard to come by. However, this saucy dish is one that everyone loves, and it is healthy! Of course, the best part is how easily this dinner comes together.
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Easy Air Fryer Chicken Legs with Dry Rub
Make these flavorful Air Fryer Chicken Legs with Dry Rub in under 30 minutes! With just chicken legs and our homemade dry rub, it’s an affordable and delicious air fryer dinner idea.
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Easy Crockpot Chicken Tacos
Taco night has long been considered the best night of the week. We don’t always stick to it, and sometimes, we order out. This recipe makes it easier to have a taco night without having to get in line at a restaurant.
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Easy Air Fryer Pesto Chicken Breast
Air Fryer Pesto Chicken Breast is ideal for a quick dinner. With just a few ingredients and simple steps, it’s perfect for when you’re short on time.
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Crockpot Shredded Chicken Sandwiches
Chicken is a diverse meat that can be cooked in many different ways. Air fryers, slow cookers, and instant pots can all provide us with delicious chicken dinners. This dinner can be served on buns, bread, salads, or even rice!
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Air Fryer Chicken Katsu
This Air Fryer Chicken Katsu is both juicy and crispy—without the frying! Perfect for date night, it’s a simple recipe with just a few ingredients that’s sure to impress.
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Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
There is nothing like a tasty chicken pot pie. The only problem is the burnt tongue from the delicious meat mixture under the pastry crust. Make it a casserole to get the flavor without losing a taste bud or two.
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Easy Air Fryer Shake N Bake Chicken Tenders
Air Fryer Shake N Bake Chicken Tenders are a tasty, easy dinner option. With just a few steps, you’ll have dinner ready in under 20 minutes.
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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice
Peanut butter and jelly, milk and cereal, chicken and rice. Chicken and rice is a classic duo that packs the flavor in a healthy casing that everyone can love.
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Air Fryer Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Chicken Tenders
These Air Fryer Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Chicken Tenders are drool-worthy! I’ve put a twist on the viral TikTok recipe, and you’ll never crave plain chicken tenders again. They deliver the perfect blend of heat and crunch!
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Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup
Chicken soups help us feel better when we aren’t quite feeling ourselves. Soups are also easy dinners because we just open a can. However, making a soup from scratch is far easier than you may think.
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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings with Baking Powder
Air Fryer Chicken Wings with baking powder come out perfectly crispy and incredibly juicy! They pair beautifully with any dipping sauce and will quickly become your favorite way to make crispy wings.
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Crockpot Chicken and Rice Burrito Bowl Recipe
Burritos are tasty, customizable, and fun to eat! We can enjoy this recipe for easy dinners that removes the tortilla and gives us even more filling to enjoy.
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Air Fryer Chicken and Veggies – Great for Meal Prep
Air Fryer Chicken and Veggies is a quick, healthy recipe that delivers a delicious dinner in just 20 minutes. The whole family will love this easy and flavorful meal made right in the Air Fryer!
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Healthy Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken
There isn’t just one way to make teriyaki chicken. We can use an Instant Pot just as easily as a crockpot. That’s what makes this one of the easy dinners that you can make either in a hurry or low and slow when you have the time.
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