If you’re looking for affordable meals that are easy to make and guaranteed to please the whole family, these chicken dinner ideas are exactly what you need.
Chicken is one of the most versatile and budget friendly proteins, making it perfect for everything from quick weeknight dinners to cozy weekend meals.
Whether you prefer crockpot recipes, Instant Pot favorites, one pot dinners, casseroles, or simple dump and bake meals, this collection is packed with stress free options for busy schedules.
In this roundup of 70 cheap and easy chicken dinner ideas, you’ll find family friendly recipes made with chicken breasts, chicken thighs, shredded chicken, and rotisserie chicken.
From creamy pasta dishes and Mexican inspired meals to healthy rice bowls, comforting dinners with potatoes, biscuits, and dumplings, these recipes are perfect for school nights, busy evenings, and feeding everyone from toddlers to guests without breaking the budget.
Cheap and Easy Chicken Dinner Ideas
Chicken Parm Crescent Bake is an easy 5 ingredient dinner recipe. Breaded chicken with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese topped with Pillsbury crescent roll dough is a delicious dinner your whole family will love.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Biscuit Cups are a fun and easy party food. These biscuits loaded with rotisserie chicken, cheddar cheese and bacon are a delicious hand held snack.
Fritos Chicken Casserole is an easy dinner recipe using precooked rotisserie chicken. This delicious casserole is loaded with shredded chicken, corn chips, green chiles and cheddar cheese then topped with Pillsbury Crescent Roll dough.
Instant Pot Tomato Basil Chicken and Rice is an easy and delicious pressure cooker recipe. This creamy chicken and rice dish is made with tomato soup and basil pesto.
Doritos Casserole with Chicken is an easy weeknight dinner recipe using rotisserie chicken. This creamy chicken casserole is loaded with cream cheese, corn, shredded cheddar and topped with crumbled Doritos.
Chicken Casserole with Stuffing is an easy chicken dinner recipe perfect for weeknights. This hearty chicken casserole is loaded with shredded rotisserie chicken, corn, green onions and cranberry sauce and topped with stove top stuffing.
Chicken Casserole with Broccoli and Biscuits is an easy chicken dinner recipe using shredded chicken and Pillsbury biscuits. These creamy chicken casserole is loaded with broccoli and cheddar cheese.
Chicken and Dumplings with Bisquick is a hearty comfort food dish loaded with pieces of chicken, carrots, peas, corn and dumplings made from Bisquick.
King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a creamy chicken casserole loaded with green peppers, chopped green chilies and layers of corn tortillas and cheese.
One Pot Chicken Noodle Casserole is a hearty stove top dinner recipe loaded with egg noodles, shredded rotisserie chicken and veggies, topped with cheese and crispy fried Wonton strips.
Tomato Basil Chicken and Dumplings are an easy weeknight dinner recipe using tomato basil pasta sauce, cream of chicken soup, heavy cream, basil pesto, shredded chicken and Pillsbury biscuits.
Buffalo Chicken Frito Pie is an easy casserole recipe using shredded rotisserie chicken and diced celery tossed in Buffalo sauce and ranch dressing, all topped with Fritos corn chips and cheese.
BBQ Chicken Crescent Rolls are an easy weeknight dinner recipe using shredded rotisserie chicken, diced red onions, Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue sauce, shredded cheese and Pillsbury crescent rolls.
Chicken Tetrazzini is a creamy baked pasta dish loaded with shredded chicken, Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese.
Easy Baked Chicken Quesadillas are a simple weeknight dinner recipe made with flour tortillas loaded with shredded rotisserie chicken, taco seasoning, green peppers, red onions and cheese before baking in the oven.
Chicken a la King is an easy stove top chicken dinner recipe made with shredded chicken in a thick and creamy sauce loaded with onions, mushrooms, green peppers and pimentos, served over biscuits, rice or pasta.
Ritz Chicken Casserole is an easy weeknight dinner recipe using shredded rotisserie chicken, tossed in sour cream and cream of chicken soup and topped with crumbled Ritz crumbs.
Mexican Chicken Casserole is an easy dinner recipe loaded with Minute rice, shredded rotisserie chicken, Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, sour cream and shredded cheese.
French Onion Chicken Casserole is a hearty casserole recipe loaded with shredded chicken, egg noodles, onion soup mix, cream of chicken soup, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese and French's crispy fried onions.
Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie is an easy slow cooker dinner recipe made with boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup and mixed veggies and topped with Pillsbury biscuits.
Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole is an easy dinner recipe loaded with shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, shredded cheese and poppy seeds and topped with crumbled Ritz crackers.
Chicken Pot Pie with Bisquick is an easy dinner recipe using precooked chicken, frozen mixed veggies and cream of chicken soup all topped with Bisquick.
Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas are a delicious dinner recipe using shredded rotisserie chicken, sour cream, cream cheese, Rotel and shredded cheese all rolled inside flour tortillas and baked with green enchilada sauce.
Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel is a delicious baked spaghetti recipe with a creamy sauce loaded with shredded chicken, Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, shredded cheese and chopped green onions.
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo is a creamy garlic pasta dish loaded with chicken breast chunks, broccoli and parmesan cheese.
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake is a creamy baked penne pasta recipe loaded with shredded rotisserie chicken, cream cheese, Buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese.
Peanut Butter Chicken is an easy dinner recipe made with boneless, skinless chicken breast chunks and rice stick noodles all tossed in sauce made from coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, Thai chili sauce and peanut butter.
Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy is an easy slow cooker chicken recipe made with boneless, skinless chicken breasts, condensed cream of chicken soup and chicken gravy mix.
Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells are a delicious baked pasta recipe loaded with ricotta cheese, shredded chicken, mozzarella and parmesan all in a creamy garlic sauce.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza is an easy dinner recipe using store bought pizza dough loaded with ranch dressing, chicken breast chunks, bacon, chopped green onions and shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
Old School Chicken and Rice Casserole is an easy dinner recipe using shredded rotisserie chicken, three flavours of cream soups, instant rice, green onions, parmesan cheese and bread crumbs.
Texas Chicken Spaghetti is a hearty baked pasta recipe loaded with shredded chicken, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, diced green peppers, sliced mushrooms and shredded cheese.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is a hearty chicken and rice casserole loaded with cream of chicken soup, cream of bacon soup, cheddar soup, ranch dressing mix, chopped bacon and shredded cheese.
Ultimate Chicken Casserole is a hearty casserole loaded with egg noodles, shredded chicken, chopped bacon, green onions and shredded cheese all tossed in a creamy soup mixture and baked with French's crispy fried onions on top.
Chicken Taco Casserole is an easy weeknight dinner recipe using rotisserie chicken tossed with, cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, cheddar soup and salsa all topped with crumbled tortilla chips and cheese.
Baked Chicken and Dumplings is an easy dinner recipe using shredded rotisserie chicken, Bisquick, cream of chicken and chicken broth.
Chicken Hashbrown Casserole is a hearty dish made with shredded potatoes, shredded rotisserie chicken, crumbled bacon, roasted red peppers, cheddar cheese, ranch dressing mix, sour cream and cream of chicken soup.
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole is an easy casserole recipe loaded with egg noodles, chopped ham, shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup and topped with Swiss cheese and crumbled cornflakes.
Chicken Fajita Casserole is a hearty casserole loaded with shredded chicken, bell peppers, onions, fajita seasoning, salsa and shredded cheddar cheese.
Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken is a delicious slow cooker chicken recipe using boneless skinless chicken breasts cooked in a homemade teriyaki sauce.
White Chicken Enchiladas are delicious baked tortillas filled with shredded chicken, cream cheese and green chilis baked in a creamy sauce and topped with cheese.
Chicken Broccoli Casserole is a hearty casserole recipe loaded with rotini pasta, shredded chicken and broccoli florets all baked in a creamy sauce and topped with cheddar cheese.
Chicken Shepherd's Pie is an easy dinner recipe loaded with shredded rotisserie chicken, mixed veggies, cream of mushroom soup and cream of chicken soup all baked with a layer of instant mashed potatoes on top.
Water Chestnut Chicken and Rice Casserole is a hearty chicken casserole loaded with shredded rotisserie chicken, water chestnuts, almonds, pimentos and instant rice all topped with a buttery Ritz cracker crumb topping.
Mongolian Chicken is an easy chicken dish made with diced chicken breast chunks cooked in a sweet and savory sauce made with soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, ginger, garlic and with a bit of a kick from red pepper flakes.
Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is an easy chicken dinner recipe made with chicken breasts, cream of broccoli soup, broccoli florets, white rice, cream cheese, sour cream Velveeta and shredded Colby jack cheese.
Mini Chicken Pot Pies are an easy dinner recipe using precooked chicken, frozen mixed vegetables, cream of chicken soup and Pillsbury refrigerated biscuits.
Chicken Broccoli Ziti is an easy baked pasta recipe loaded with shredded chicken, broccoli florets, cream of chicken soup, cheddar soup, cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
Crock Pot Crack Chicken is a creamy slow cooker chicken dish loaded with ranch dressing, shredded chicken, cream cheese, bacon, shredded cheese and chopped green onions.
Chicken Pasta Casserole is a creamy casserole loaded with chunks of chicken, rotini noodles, mixed vegetables, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup and cheddar cheese.
Chicken Philly Sliders are delicious mini sandwiches on brioche dinner rolls loaded with shredded chicken, green bell peppers, onions and Provolone cheese.
Fiesta Chicken Casserole is a hearty chicken and rice casserole loaded with diced bell peppers, Rotel, black beans, corn and cheddar cheese.
Crack Chicken Spaghetti is a delicious baked pasta recipe with a creamy sauce and loaded with shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, ranch dressing mix and shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
One Pan Cheesy Taco Chicken and Rice is an easy stove top dinner recipe loaded with chicken thigh chunks, Rotel, corn, black beans, taco seasoning, rice and shredded cheese.
Chicken and Sausage Alfredo is a hearty pasta dish loaded with chunks of chicken breast and smoked sausage slices all tossed in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce with a hint of Cajun seasoning.
Dump and Bake Chicken Alfredo is an easy one dish meal made with cavatappi pasta, jarred alfredo sauce, condensed cream of bacon soup, chicken broth, chopped rotisserie chicken and mozzarella cheese.
Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole is an easy family friendly dinner recipe loaded with rotisserie chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, ranch dressing, Frank's Red Hot, tater tots, shredded cheese and chopped green onions.
Crock Pot Chicken and Biscuits is a delicious comfort food dish made with boneless skinless chicken thighs, diced onions, celery, red and green bell peppers, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, poultry seasoning and Pillsbury refrigerated biscuits.
Dutch Oven Chicken and Dumplings is hearty dinner recipe loaded with chunks of chicken, onion, celery, carrots and soft doughy Bisquick dumplings all in a creamy and flavourful broth.
Crock Pot Chicken a la King is an easy slow cooker chicken dinner recipe loaded with chunks of chicken, bell peppers, mushrooms, peas, carrots and pimentos all in a creamy sauce that can be served over biscuits, rice or noodles.
Chicken Pot Pie Casserole is a hearty casserole loaded with shredded rotisserie chicken, frozen mixed vegetables, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, milk, grated parmesan cheese and chopped Pillsbury biscuits.
Chicken Alfredo Tater Tot Casserole is a hearty dish loaded with shredded rotisserie chicken, chopped bacon, broccoli, Alfredo sauce, parmesan and mozzarella topped with tater tots baked until golden brown and crispy.
Chicken and Egg Noodles is a simple comfort food dish made with shredded rotisserie chicken, extra broad egg noodles, diced onion, cream of chicken soup and milk.
Chicken Cobbler is a hearty dish loaded with shredded rotisserie chicken and veggies all tossed in a mixture of cream of chicken and cream of mushroom soup and topped with Red Lobster Cheddar Bay biscuit mix.
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Sliders are a delicious mini sandwich recipe loaded with shredded rotisserie chicken, bacon, provolone, mozzarella, cream cheese and Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Sauce.
Chicken and Bacon Rotini Alfredo is a rich and flavourful pasta recipe with a creamy garlic parmesan sauce loaded with shredded rotisserie chicken and crispy bacon pieces.
Warm up with the ultimate comfort food mash-up: tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a creamy broccoli cheddar twist that'll warm your soul with every bite! This tasty combination of chicken and dumplings and broccoli cheddar soup is made with shredded rotisserie chicken, Pillsbury biscuits and broccoli florets all cooked in a thick and creamy broth and loaded with cheddar cheese.
Get ready to fall head over heels for this Crack Chicken Pot Pie with Crescent Rolls—where creamy, cheesy, bacon-packed goodness meets buttery, flaky perfection! This hearty dish is loaded with shredded rotisserie chicken, bacon, ranch seasoning, green onions and cheddar cheese all in a creamy sauce and baked between two layers of Pillsbury crescent rolls.
Chicken Alfredo Pierogi Casserole is an easy but hearty dinner recipe that combines two beloved classic foods into one dish.
This creamy casserole is loaded with shredded rotisserie chicken, alfredo sauce, pierogies, mozzarella cheese and chopped bacon.
Chicken Alfredo Tacos are a fun and easy dinner recipe perfect for busy weeknights.
Cheesy Blasted Stand N Stuff taco shells are stuffed with creamy linguine alfredo loaded with grilled chicken chunks, Rotel and mozzarella cheese.
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