Hearty Chicken Dinner Recipes

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Almost everyone loves chicken. From casseroles and potpies to deep-fried delicious dinners, try any of these hearty chicken recipes and put a winning smile on your kids' faces.

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Chicken and Sausage Paella

Chicken and rice make a great combination for entertaining, as they please almost every palate. For this dish, we jazz up the duo with chorizo, a Spanish smoked sausage that is a staple in paella recipes.
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Chicken and Biscuit Pie

Topped with mini biscuits instead of pastry crust and amply filled with a saucy mix of chicken and your family's favorite veggies, this potpie is sure to warm you up on a wintry evening. Just don't count on leftovers.
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Chicken Curry

A great way to introduce kids to international food.
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Chicken Lo Mein

The best part about this colorful Chinese dish is its versatility -- you can pick and choose the vegetables you include to accommodate your family's tastes.
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Chicken Soup with Mini Meatballs

This traditional dish, sometimes called Italian wedding soup, successfully marries the flavors of meats and greens. The spoon-size turkey meatballs in this version make it a real kid-pleaser and hearty enough to be a satisfying supper.
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Garden Pasta Salad with Chicken

Here's a new take on pasta salad that combines slow-roasted chicken, corkscrew noodles, kid-friendly veggies, and a light dressing flavored with a hint of Dijon mustard.
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Grandma Lulay's Chicken and Dumplings

Chicken and dumplings are a perfect combo when you want a nice and hearty meal.
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Grilled Chicken Tostadas

Here's a delicious Tex-Mex spin on tostadas made with marinated grilled chicken.
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Kathy's Three-step Tetrazzini

Many tetrazzini recipes require that you use every pot, pan, and chopping board in the house -- but not this one.
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Shrimp & Chicken Pad Thai

This easy Pad Thai recipe brings the savory flavors of Southeast Asia home to even the busiest American homes.
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Apricot Chicken Drumsticks

This delicious chicken dish has a sweet irresistible flavor.
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Rub-a-dub Chicken

An easy rub makes this chicken simply mouthwatering and forms a gorgeous crust during grilling. Make a batch of the spicy powder, store it in your cupboard, and use it all summer long to give your chicken an outrageous zing.
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Sesame Chicken Broth Fondue

Here's a simple, savory fondue that uses chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil and ginger instead of cheese.
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Southern Fried Chicken

Buttermilk pulls double duty in this recipe, providing flavor and tenderizing the chicken.
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Basil Chicken Burgers with Pesto Mayonnaise

In this version of a cookout classic, pesto adds a savory, garden-fresh flavor to extra juicy chicken burgers.
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Tortilla Soup

The best part of this colorful, tasty, broth-based dish? Everyone at the table can customize their serving with add-ins of their choice.
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Braised Chicken Thighs with Vegetables and Olives

Simple and delicious, this fall-apart braised chicken and amazingly tasty vegetable dish is a one-pot meal at it's finest!
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