30 Easy Chicken Skillet Recipes

These 30 chicken skillet recipes are some of my most-made recipes: simple, flavorful and easy enough for any night of the week.

At a Glance

  • 30 recipes in this collection
  • Typical total time: about 35 minutes
  • 2 recipes ready in 20 minutes or less
  • Quickest: Fajita Seasoning in 5 minutes
  • Calories: about 15 to 650 per serving

Breakfast

1
Golden brown chicken breakfast sausage patties cooking in a cast iron skillet with fresh herbs
Homemade Chicken Breakfast Sausage
Ready in 20 minutes · 110 calories per serving.
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Dinner & Main Dishes

2
Golden brown pan-seared chicken cutlets drizzled with garlic butter sauce and fresh parsley in a black skillet.
Garlic Skillet Chicken
Ready in 25 minutes · 340 calories per serving.
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3
Golden brown pan-seared chicken tenders drizzled with a glossy lemon garlic butter sauce and fresh parsley
Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Tenders
Ready in 25 minutes · 380 calories per serving.
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4
Close-up of a perfectly grilled Greek Chicken Burger on a bun with fresh toppings and a dollop of tzatziki sauce.
Greek Chicken Burgers
Ready in 27 minutes · 400 calories per serving.
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5
A cast iron skillet filled with golden brown Cajun chicken cubes glazed in garlic butter and garnished with parsley.
Garlic Cajun Chicken Skillet
Ready in 30 minutes · 385 calories per serving.
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6
A vibrant bowl of homemade chicken stir fry with broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers, garnished with sesame seeds.
Chicken Stir Fry
Ready in 30 minutes · 420 calories per serving.
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7
A vibrant plate of Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps with fresh green lettuce cups filled with savory ground chicken mixture.
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Ready in 30 minutes · 380 calories per serving.
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8
A skillet filled with golden chicken pieces and green zucchini noodles in a lemon garlic butter sauce.
Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Zucchini Noodles Skillet
Ready in 30 minutes · 380 calories per serving.
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9
A skillet filled with golden seared chicken cubes in a creamy garlic sauce with wilted spinach and cherry tomatoes.
Creamy Tomato Spinach Chicken Skillet
Ready in 30 minutes · 485 calories per serving.
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10
Teriyaki chicken pieces glazed in sweet soy sauce with sesame seeds and green onions on white plate
Teriyaki Chicken
Ready in 30 minutes · 320 calories per serving.
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11
Coconut Curry Chicken in a skillet with creamy sauce and fresh cilantro garnish
Coconut Curry Chicken
Ready in 30 minutes · 420 calories per serving.
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12
A skillet of golden cubed chicken and tender-crisp zucchini half-moons garnished with fresh parsley.
Garlic Chicken and Zucchini
Ready in 30 minutes · 285 calories per serving.
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13
Golden brown chicken drumsticks coated in a dark, glossy balsamic honey glaze in a black cast iron skillet.
Balsamic Honey Skillet Chicken Legs
Ready in 35 minutes · 440 calories per serving.
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14
Golden pan-seared chicken thighs with green asparagus and lemon slices in a skillet
One-Pan Lemon Butter Chicken with Asparagus
Ready in 35 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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15
A vibrant plate of homemade Kung Pao Chicken with tender chicken, red chilies, peanuts, and green onions, served with rice.
Kung Pao Chicken
Ready in 35 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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16
A skillet filled with golden chicken cubes and caramelized pineapple chunks in a garlic butter sauce.
Garlic Butter Chicken with Pineapple
Ready in 35 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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17
Skillet-seared chimichurri chicken breasts garnished with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes, served with a side of vibrant green chimichurri sauce.
Chimichurri Chicken
Ready in 35 minutes · 480 calories per serving.
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18
Golden brown Cilantro Lime Chicken breasts garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges on a white plate.
Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ready in 35 minutes · 380 calories per serving.
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19
Golden pan-seared chicken piccata with a vibrant lemon-caper sauce, garnished with fresh parsley.
Chicken Piccata
Ready in 35 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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20
A skillet filled with golden-brown creamy Cajun chicken, garnished with fresh parsley, served with rice.
Creamy Cajun Chicken
Ready in 35 minutes · 650 calories per serving.
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21
Close-up of golden-brown Basil Chicken with Kumquats, garnished with fresh basil leaves and served in a skillet.
Basil Chicken with Kumquats
Ready in 35 minutes · 350 calories per serving.
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22
A close-up of a skillet filled with golden-brown, tender chipotle chicken pieces, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Smoky Chipotle Chicken
Ready in 35 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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23
A large pot of creamy chicken pot pie with potato gnocchi, orange carrots, and green peas, garnished with fresh parsley.
One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie
Ready in 40 minutes · 585 calories per serving.
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24
A close-up of golden-brown Creamy Tuscan Chicken in a skillet, garnished with fresh basil.
Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Ready in 40 minutes · 650 calories per serving.
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25
A vibrant plate of gluten-free paleo chicken and avocado burritos, filled with tender chicken, creamy avocado, and fresh salsa.
Chicken and Avocado Burritos (Gluten-Free, Paleo)
Ready in 40 minutes · 480 calories per serving.
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26
Crispy paprika chicken thighs served in a skillet with sautéed lemon zucchini and fresh parsley.
Paprika Chicken Thighs with Lemon Zucchini Skillet
Ready in 40 minutes · 435 calories per serving.
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27
A close-up of a bowl of golden Butter Chicken with fluffy basmati rice and fresh cilantro, ready to be served.
Butter Chicken
Ready in 55 minutes · 650 calories per serving.
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28
A vibrant, steaming pot of authentic Cajun Jambalaya with chicken, sausage, and shrimp, garnished with fresh parsley.
Jambalaya
Ready in 60 minutes · 650 calories per serving.
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29
Close-up of golden-brown Greek Chicken Souvlaki skewers with fresh lemon wedges and herbs.
Greek Chicken Souvlaki
Ready in 155 minutes · 350 calories per serving.
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Sauces, Dressings & Dips

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A close-up of a bowl of vibrant homemade fajita seasoning with whole spices scattered around it.
Fajita Seasoning
Ready in 5 minutes · 15 calories per serving.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the quickest recipe in this collection?

Fajita Seasoning is the fastest, ready in about 5 minutes from start to finish.

How many calories are in these recipes?

They range from about 15 to 650 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated per serving on each recipe card and varies with the exact ingredients you use.

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