20+ Tasty Chicken Recipes for Back to School

I know you’ve probably caught yourself saying ,“What’s for Dinner?” on a busy weeknight. I know I have! With Back to School right around the corner (or maybe your kiddos are already back) it’s always a good idea to have a few simple, delicious & fool-proof recipes on hand. A lot of those recipes in our house are made with chicken. Everyone likes it and of course it’s a great main ingredient for dinner dishes.

Here’s 25 Tasty Chicken Recipes for Back to School that your family will love!

Creamy Chicken Divan

Tender pieces of chicken breast baked with fresh broccoli florets in a creamy sauce topped with crushed corn cereal and sharp cheddar cheese.

Grilled Chicken & Nectarine Salad

Grilled chicken breast and juicy & sweet nectarine slices on a bed of fresh crispy greens topped with pecans & bleu cheese crumbles.

Buffalo Chicken Finger French Bread Pizza

Buffalo style chicken tender bites, mozzarella cheese, bleu cheese crumbles and hot sauce baked on bakery fresh, sliced french bread.

Baked Italian Chicken Tenders

Boneless, skinless chicken tenderloins coated with an Italian style breading and baked to perfection.

Chicken, Spinach & Mushroom Alfredo Pasta

Tender bites of chicken, cremini mushrooms, fresh spinach and penne pasta are tossed with a quick homemade Alfredo sauce and topped with freshly grated Parmesan.

Cheesy Fiesta Chicken & Rice Casserole

Seasoned chicken and rice baked with onions, peppers, fire roasted tomatoes and chiles then topped with sharp Cheddar & Monterey Jack cheeses and garnished with fresh cilantro.

Cheesy Chicken & Vegetable Soup

Tender pieces of chicken in a delicious cheesy broth along with broccoli, carrots, peas and red pepper.

Chicken Romano in Wine Sauce

Thinly sliced chicken breasts sauteed in a delicious wine sauce and topped with Romano cheese.

Cheesy Chicken & Tri Colored Rotini Bake

Colored, spiral shaped pasta tossed with chicken and baked in a creamy ricotta and Italian cheese sauce.

Baked Chicken Breast Parmesan

A healthier version of a comfort food favorite- Boneless, skinless chicken breast baked in a quick San Marzano tomato sauce and topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Slow Cooker Spanish Chicken & Rice

Seasoned chicken thighs and rice cooked slow with chopped onions and peppers in flavorful tomato sauce.

Oven Baked Fried Chicken

Juicy chicken drumsticks soaked in buttermilk, breaded with seasoned Panko crumbs then baked until golden and crispy.

Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Soup

Tender pieces of chicken slow cooked in a seasoned tomato broth along with peppers, onions, green chiles, beans and pasta.

Creamy Chicken & Spinach Alfredo Pasta

Rotisserie chicken pieces tossed with farfalle pasta in a quick homemade Alfredo sauce with chopped spinach and topped with cheese.

Pretzel Chicken Tenders

Chicken breast tenderloin, seasoned, double coated in a crushed pretzel mixture and baked for a kid friendly meal.

Puerto Rican Style Chicken & Rice

Adobo seasoned, skin on chicken thighs and drumsticks baked with onions, peppers, tomatoes and pigeon peas.

Creamy Chicken & Asparagus Casserole

Chicken breast and asparagus baked in a creamy sauce along with seasoned croutons topped with Parmesan cheese.

Lemon & Garlic Chicken Breast

Roasted boneless, skinless chicken breast with fresh garlic, lemon slices and parsley.

Bleu Cheese Buffalo Chicken Burgers

Seasoned and bleu cheese crumble stuffed ground chicken breast patties topped with fresh tomato, lettuce, bleu cheese dressing and hot sauce on a toasted bun.

Fajita Style Chicken Thighs

Chicken Thighs seasoned and roasted with colorful peppers, garlic and red onions.

Perfectly Roasted Chicken Breast

Juicy boneless, skinless chicken breast drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, simply seasoned and roasted to perfection.

Crunchy Chicken Cordon Bleu

Thin boneless, skinless chicken breast stuffed with ham and Swiss cheese, then coated in a Panko breading and pan cooked and baked in the oven until crispy.

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