Food and Recipes Meat Chicken Recipes 20 Five-Ingredient Chicken Recipes For Effortless Dinners By Phoebe Evans Phoebe Evans Phoebe Evans is a Southern Living summer intern who covers food and digital production. She is from Birmingham, Alabama, and has a strong passion for writing. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on July 28, 2024 Close Photo: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke There's no need for a long grocery list and hours of preparation to put a good meal on the table. Our 5-ingredient chicken recipes allow you to utilize your pantry staples and turn them into a delicious, hearty lunch or dinner that everyone will love. Try our crispy baked chicken thighs when you want a satisfying meal without a time-consuming and expensive checklist of ingredients. These dishes can be served with crusty bread, a fresh salad, or potatoes. 107 Easy Chicken Recipes For A Quick Dinner Tonight 01 of 20 Lemon Roast Chicken With Rainbow Carrots Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely We promise ditching the rotisserie chicken is worth it. This whole roasted chicken is full of vibrant flavor that the pre-cooked chicken lacks. Don't worry, this recipe is still super easy to make and can be thrown together with just a few ingredients. get the recipe 02 of 20 Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke We're not lying when we say you only need 5 additional ingredients for this chicken recipe. You'll likely find most of them in your pantry. Serve these alongside some Brussels sprouts, a fresh salad, or lemony pasta. get the recipe 03 of 20 Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Cutlets With Haricots Verts Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Grab a few pantry stables and chicken cutlets for a highly impressive meal. You'll wish you had found this recipe before. get the recipe 04 of 20 Oven-Fried Chicken Thighs Photographer: Will Dickey You won't need a deep fryer for this recipe because oven-fried chicken is just as good. Panko bread crumbs and parmesan cheese serve as the crunchy coating on the chicken. Serve with a lemon slice and a fresh salad. get the recipe 05 of 20 Chicken Under A Brick Hector Sanchez This recipe uses the weight of a cast-iron skillet filled with potatoes to push the chicken flat against your hot grill grates. This cuts the cooking time in half and brings out the flavor in the perfectly brown, crispy skin. get the recipe 06 of 20 Chipotle Chicken Tacos Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Swap out your regular ground beef tacos for these Chipotle Chicken Tacos that are even more delicious but just as easy to make. get the recipe 07 of 20 Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings Caitlin Bensel You're going to want to save this recipe for your next tailgate or family party. They are the perfect combination of saucy and crispy. You might need to double the batch because these wings disappear fast. get the recipe 08 of 20 Lemon-Dill Chicken Skillet Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis You'll want to save the extra sauce from the pan to use for mashed potatoes or crusty bread. This is a great recipe to try if it's your first time braising. get the recipe 09 of 20 Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken Antonis Achilleos; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Step aside and allow the slow-cooker to do most of the work. All you need to do is season the chicken and cook the rice. get the recipe 10 of 20 Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Chicken thighs require very little effort and make the perfect weeknight dinner when paired with various side dishes. Try them with our roasted fingerling potatoes, coleslaw, or potato salad. get the recipe 11 of 20 Lemon-Pepper Chicken Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely This chicken is delicious when served over couscous or paired with a bright green salad and glass of white wine. get the recipe 12 of 20 Chicken Parmesan Pizza Jennifer Davick; Styling: Buffy Hargett Next time you think about ordering a pizza, try this recipe instead. It only requires 5 ingredients and will be ready faster than most deliveries. get the recipe 13 of 20 Mama's Fried Chicken Southern Living Buttermilk is the secret to achieving the perfect, crispy fried chicken that everyone knows and loves. get the recipe 14 of 20 Poppy Seed Chicken Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Here's a warm, comforting casserole that can be thrown together on any day of the week. Finish off this chicken recipe by serving it with rice and a green salad. get the recipe 15 of 20 Mississippi Chicken Fred Hardy II; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Utilize your pantry staples with this chicken and get a little taste of the South. Just pop your ingredients in the slow cooker and serve with mashed potatoes or rice. get the recipe 16 of 20 White Chicken Chili Becky Luigart Stayner This recipe couldn't be easier and it's guaranteed to warm you up on a chilly night. Garnish with cheese, cilantro, avocado, or sour cream. get the recipe 17 of 20 Lemon Chicken Soup Morgan Hunt Glaze; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen; Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey With nutritious ingredients like lemon, English peas, chicken, and celery, this soup is a great remedy for when you're feeling under the weather. Serve it with a warm piece of crusty bread for extra comfort. get the recipe 18 of 20 Grilled BBQ Chicken Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox This might not be the quickest recipe but it sure is simple. Grab your favorite barbecue sauce and a few common spices to make this versatile BBQ chicken. Save this recipe for your next outdoor party or tailgate. The leftovers can be shredded and used in macaroni and cheese or on top of a loaded baked potato. get the recipe 19 of 20 Cajun Fried Chicken Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox Your family will thank you after making this recipe. Crunchy and tender with a slight kick, what's not to love? get the recipe 20 of 20 Curry Chicken Salad Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Spice up your chicken salad recipe by adding a touch of curry powder and a sprinkle of cilantro. You won't regret it. get the recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit