30 Minute Chicken Recipes
Quick and easy chicken dinner ideas for busy weeknights that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400kcal
Ingredients
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into small pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter added to chicken during cooking
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice squeeze over finished dish
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped optional garnish
Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken and Veggies
- 1 lb bite sized chicken
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 cups mixed veggies use whatever you have on hand
Chicken Quesadillas
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced can be leftover chicken
- 1 cup cheese, shredded e.g., cheddar or Monterey Jack
- 1 cup onions, sautéed
- 1 cup salsa or plain yogurt for dipping
Lemon Pepper Skillet Chicken
- 2 lbs chicken cutlets
- 1 tbsp salt to taste
- 1 tbsp black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp olive oil for searing
- 1 cup chicken broth for pan sauce
- 1 tbsp butter for finishing sauce
Spicy Honey Soy Chicken
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1 lb chicken thighs, sliced
Creamy Pesto Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breasts, cut in small pieces
- 1 tbsp pesto added during cooking
- 1/2 cup cream or half and half
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved optional
Taco Lime Chicken Skillet
- 1 lb chicken strips
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded lettuce for toppings
- 1 cup cheese, shredded for toppings
Instructions
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
- Cut chicken breast into small pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a pan, then add chicken pieces and cook until browned.
- Add butter, minced garlic, and squeeze of lemon.
- Finish with chopped parsley for garnish.
Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken and Veggies
- Preheat the oven and toss chicken and veggies with BBQ sauce.
- Spread on a sheet pan and roast at high heat until cooked through.
Chicken Quesadillas
- Cook chicken in a skillet until heated through.
- Place cooked chicken, cheese, and sautéed onions on a tortilla.
- Cook on a skillet until crispy, then flip to brown the other side.
- Serve with salsa or plain yogurt.
Lemon Pepper Skillet Chicken
- Season chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
- Sear in hot olive oil until cooked through, then remove from pan.
- Add chicken broth and lemon juice to pan, scrape the bits, and swirl in butter.
- Pour sauce over chicken and serve.
Spicy Honey Soy Chicken
- Mix soy sauce, honey, garlic, and chili flakes.
- Cook sliced chicken thighs until browned.
- Pour in sauce and let it bubble until glossy.
Creamy Pesto Chicken
- Cook chicken in a skillet until no longer pink.
- Stir in pesto and cream.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook until warmed through.
Taco Lime Chicken Skillet
- Season chicken strips with taco seasoning and cook in skillet.
- Squeeze lime juice and stir in salsa.
- Serve in tortillas with lettuce and cheese.
Notes
Keep a couple of sauces and seasonings you love, choose chicken cuts that cook fast, and do not be afraid of shortcuts like frozen veggies.