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A Weeknight Chicken Dinner
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A Weeknight Chicken Dinner

Make a flavorful weeknight chicken dinner with simple ingredients and smart prep for a comforting, family-friendly meal ready in under 30 minutes.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Modern American / Western Home Cooking.
Keyword A Weeknight Chicken Dinner, easy chicken dinner quick chicken recipe chicken dinner ideas easy weeknight meals family chicken recipes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rest Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 1.97kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Paper Towels
  • 1 Meat Mallet
  • 1 Cutting Board & Knife
  • 1 Skillet
  • 1 Covered Skillet
  • 1 Microwave
  • 1 Bowl & Whisk/Spoon

Ingredients

Ingredients & Suggested AmountsBoneless chicken: 1½ poundsKosher salt: 1 teaspoonBlack pepper: ½ teaspoonPaprika: 1 teaspoonGarlic powder: 1 teaspoonOlive oil: 1 tablespoonButter: 1 tablespoonVegetables: 4 cupsSide dish: 2 to 3 cups cookedSubstitutions & Optional Additions MentionedChicken: Chicken thighs (for breasts)Salt: Fine saltPepper: White pepperPaprika: Smoked paprikaGarlic: Minced fresh garlicFats: Avocado oil, extra butterVegetables: Frozen vegetables, broccoli, bell peppers, zucchini, carrotsSide Dishes: Rice, pasta, quinoa, crusty bread, whole-grain pouch, or salad greens with cucumber, tomatoes, and vinaigretteFlavor Accents: Fresh herbs, lemon zest