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    Home » Recipe Roundup

    70+ Cheap Chicken Recipes

    Published: Jul 17, 2019 Modified: Apr 17, 2020 by Kristin King / This post may contain affiliate links

    Small collage image of a sampling of the many chicken recipes in this post with text in middle.

    Cheap Chicken Recipes that include soup recipes, crock pot recipes, lunch recipes and dinner recipes. A good chicken dinner doesn't have to break your wallet.

    If you have been following my blog for a while, you will have noticed that I have love affair with chicken! I have far more chicken recipes on my blog than any other ingredient.

    So, why chicken?

    There are so many reasons to love chicken. Let me count the ways....

    Navigate This Post

    1. Why I Love Chicken
    2. Tips for Working with Chicken
    3. Best Chicken Dinner Recipes
    4. Slow Cooker Cheap Chicken Recipe
    5. Southern Inspired Chicken Recipes
    6. 30 Minute Chicken Recipe
    7. Chicken Recipes for Lunch
    8. Chicken Appetizers
    9. Asian-Flavored Chicken Recipes
    10. Stuffed Chicken Recipes
    11. Chicken Soup Recipes
    12. Chicken Recipes with Pasta
    13. Chicken Recipes from Around the World
    14. One Pan Chicken Recipes

    Why I Love Chicken

    • Chicken is the most affordable meat found locally.
    • Cheap chicken recipes are always in demand in my family and so many other families I know.
    • Chicken can be cooked a hundred different ways from Sunday. It can be baked, fried, roasted, stir fried, sauteed and grilled.
    • It's also very easy to cook with chicken with minimal fuss.
    • Leftover chicken can be frozen and used all week.
    • Chicken is available all year round from any grocery stores and delis.

    Tips for Working With Chicken

    • The first thing I always check is the "Sell by" or "Use by" date. It should be no less than 2 days away.
    • I freeze chicken in individual bags, so it's easier to thaw and cook it.
    • I always make sure I use different chopping boards for my ingredients. Chicken and raw meat get their own chopping board.
    • At the supermarket, I always pick chicken as the last item on my shopping list because I want to make sure that it stays chilled as much as possible.
    • Also, I place the chicken in the bottom of the cart, instead of inside the cart. This way, I avoid any cross-contamination.
    • I always thaw my chicken in the refrigerator instead of the countertop. This way, there is less of a chance for any bacteria to multiply, and I don't spread raw juice on my kitchen counter tops.
    • Once I have thawed a chicken, I never re-thaw it. It changes the taste of the chicken and also makes it more "rubbery".

    Best Chicken Dinner Recipes

    You know the popular saying! "Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner". That's what these recipes symbolize. These chicken dinner recipes are the best chicken recipes that are fan approved!

    Which one of these winners will you make for dinner tonight?

    Chicken Potato Bake

    Chicken Potato Bake | DizzyBusyandHungry.com - Potatoes tossed in garlic and olive oil and baked to a golden brown with tender, juicy chicken thighs. A family favorite!

    This is a super easy chicken recipe that takes almost no effort to make and yet, it tastes like you spent all day making it.

    First, I bake the potatoes and spices. Then, I throw in the chicken and cheese to finish the recipe.

    That's it! See how easy this recipe is to make?

    Chicken Potato Bake
    Potatoes tossed in garlic and olive oil and baked to a golden brown with tender, juicy chicken thighs. A family favorite!
    Side view of chicken potato bake in baking pan on a wooden table with white plates and a spoon in the background.

    Chicken Pot Pie

    Overhead view of whole chicken pot pie in the pan with a wooden spoon and herbs on the side.

    This chicken recipe is in the top 5 recipes in my home. We make it once a week because it's easy to make, it has veggies in it, and it is very hearty.

    This chicken pot pie has been a family and fan favorite for a long time. You will love it because you don't have to spend hours preparing it and your family will love it because it tastes so very delicious.

    Super Easy Chicken Pot Pie
    This creamy, delicious family meal is quick and easy and the kids love it!
    Side view of chicken pot pie in a white bowl with a fork and a green background.

    Crock Pot Chicken Thighs

    Have you cooked chicken with beer? I used honey beer when cooking chicken? It really brings out the flavors of the chicken, making it moist and tender.

    The crockpot does most of the work and it doesn't even break a sweat making it!

    Crock Pot Chicken Thighs in Honey Beer Sauce
    Easy recipe for creating a flavorful chicken dinner for your family!
    Side shot of crock pot chicken thighs in a white bowl on a wooden surface with herbs and a fork in the background.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

    This Italian classic is very easy to make. I put all the ingredients in the slow cooker which takes me only 10 minutes. The slow cooker will cook it to perfection in 6 hours.

    So, if you start it at lunch time, by dinner time, you will have an amazing chicken cacciatore recipe ready to feed your family.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
    Only 10 minutes of prep for a delicious and nutritious family meal!
    Close up shot of slow cooker chicken cacciatore in a wooden bowl with a black spoon and herbs in the background.

    Oven Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs with Artichoke Dip

    Make chicken with a little spice! Jalapeno spices up an otherwise dull boneless, skinless chicken giving it distinct flavor.

    There is cheese, sour cream, mayo and so many other delicious goodies.

    Oven Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs with Jalapeno Artichoke Topping
    Creamy, cheesy jalapeno artichoke dip smothered over boneless chicken thighs and topped with a crispy, buttery cracker topping! This artichoke chicken bake is a perfect weeknight meal.
    Side shot of a piece of chicken garnished with sliced jalapeños on a white plate on a wooden surface.

    Cilantro Lime Chicken

    Top view of crispy cooked chicken with lime wedges and cilantro for garnish - Cheap Chicken Recipes

    This recipe comes to us from the very talented Gay Globe Trotter. He made this recipe in one pan and just look how crispy that skin looks!

    He cooked them in a olive oil, cilantro, and lime sauce that gives the chicken a wonderful flavor!

    Cilantro Lime Chicken
    Cilantro lime chicken is one of my favorite flavorful main courses. Chicken thighs are marinated in a homemade cilantro lime marinade and seared until crispy.
    Top view of crispy cooked chicken with lime wedges and cilantro for garnish - Cheap Chicken Recipes

    Slow Cooker Cheap Chicken Recipes

    If you want really moist chicken, the best way to cook it is to let the slow cooker do the cooking. There is something about the slow cooking process and the steam formed inside that cooks the chicken so well!

    The flavors get into every nook and cranny of the chicken to flavor it from the inside out. No part of the chicken will be dull or flavorless. Let it cook while you take a nap!

    Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

    overhead view of finished slow cooker whole chicken
    This slow cooker whole chicken tastes like you worked really hard to make a nice dinner!

    Cooking the whole chicken can be intimidating, I know. But, I have found a super easy way cook it in the slow cooker and not worry about paying through the teeth for it. I have tips and tricks on how to get the crispy skin and prevent it from going dry.

    Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
    This Slow Cooker Whole Chicken recipe is a super-easy way to make a comforting and hearty family supper without slaving all day in the kitchen!
    Overhead shot of whole crock pot chicken on a bed of thyme and sliced lemons on a blue plate with a fork on the side.

    Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

    Side view of crock pot pulled buffalo chicken sandwich garnished with herbs on a white plate with celery on the side.

    Shredded chicken or pulled chicken is the perfect ingredient for a open-your-jaws-wide type of sandwich. This pulled chicken recipe is made in the slow cooker with buffalo sauce which gets inside the chicken and gives it a flavor kick!

    Top it with a celery salad and a sinful amount of cheese.

    Crock Pot Pulled Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches
    So easy, versatile, and tasty, this Crock Pot Pulled Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches dish is one of my favorite chicken recipes, perfect for feeding my family on busy weeknight or a serving a crowd on the weekend!
    Side view of buffalo chicken sandwich with a side of celery on a white plate and wooden background.

    Crock Pot Guinness Chicken Stew

    Overhead shot of crock pot Guinness chicken stew in a white oval bowl with sliced bread on the side.
    You won't believe how easy it is to make this delicious Crock Pot Guinness Chicken Stew!

    I have found that beer does WONDERS to chicken when you put both of them together! The chicken is so moist that it practically melts in your mouth. This stew is not just for St. Patrick's Day. Make it all year round and let the crock pot make the perfect meal for you!

    Crock Pot Guinness Chicken Stew
    This Crock Pot Guinness Chicken Stew is a new twist on a traditional favorite. It's an easy and tasty alternative to the typical Guinness beef stew!
    Overhead shot of crock pot Guinness chicken stew in a white oval bowl with sliced bread on the side.

    Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken

    Here is a Hawaiian take on chicken. The pineapple soaks into the chicken which is a good thing because the chicken tastes like you are sitting on a beach in Kauai!

    Serve it with a light wild rice blend or eat it by itself.

    Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken
    This super-tasty slow cooker Hawaiian chicken dish is both sweet and spicy, and so easy to make!
    Overhead shot of Hawaiian chicken in the crockpot with a black spoon on a grey marble counter.

    Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice

    Chicken and rice is a popular theme in this cheap chicken recipe collection. I think people just love the heartiness of these two ingredients together. So, I put both into the slow cooker, along with the spices.

    While it is cooking, I get so much work done. I can post a recipe, do the laundry, pay the bills, and even run a few errands. What will you get done while this meal is cooking in the slow cooker?

    Easiest Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice
    It doesn't get any easier than this, and yet this dish is a total family-pleaser!
    Side view of slow cooker chicken and wild rice on a black plate with a fork and knife on the side.

    Spiced Lemon Crockpot Chicken Recipe

    Top view of chicken, lemon and oranges in a white pan - Cheap Chicken Recipes

    Add lemon and oranges to chicken in a crockpot and wait for the magical aromas to waft through your kitchen! This spiced lemon chicken recipe is by Recipes From Pantry and takes about 3.5 hours to cook.

    Spiced Lemon Crockpot Chicken Recipe
    A delicious slow cooker allspice orange and lemon chicken.
    Top view of chicken, lemon and oranges in a white pan - Cheap Chicken Recipes

    Cheap Chicken Recipes Inspired by the South

    The south shows us how to REALLY cook a chicken. No other part of the nation can do a fried chicken recipe like the south! These 4 chicken recipes are so delicious because they are steeped in southern tradition

    Slow Cooker Chicken and Biscuits

    Overhead view of slow cooker chicken and biscuits in a white bowl on a wooden surface.

    Chicken and biscuits is one of the best comfort foods ever made. Every time I eat chicken and biscuits, if feels like my soul has been rejuvenated! The best part about this chicken recipe is that it takes very little effort. The slow cooker does most of the work!

    Slow Cooker Chicken and Biscuits
    Super-easy and delicious chicken and veggies in a creamy sauce topped with flaky, crusty biscuits. We love this dinner!
    Close up shot of slow cooker chicken and biscuits on a white plate with a fork on the side with the pan in the background.

    The Naked Colonel's Original Fried Chicken

    This fried chicken recipe is made by the Good Hearted Women who did something amazing with chicken. She soaked it in Buttermilk and the results are the best comfort food fried chicken!

    The Naked Colonel's Original Fried Chicken
    Moist, tender, buttermilk-soaked Fried Chicken recipe
    Front view of fried chicken on a red mesh baske

    Easy Southern Crispy Oven Fried Chicken

    "I can’t imagine a more perfect food than Southern Fried Chicken", says Grits and Pinecones! We couldn't agree more, right?! She oven-fries her chicken and gives you tips on how to get it crispy.

    Easy Southern Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken
    A family favorite, true comfort food, and an easy dinner recipe, Easy Southern Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken, has a crispy, fried to perfection crust, juicy, flavorful meat, fewer calories and less mess to clean up than classic fried chicken.
    Front view of fried chicken thighs on a white plate with mashed potatoes in the back

    The Best KFC Fried Chicken Recipe

    Talk about a money saver recipe! Baby Savers has figured out how to copycat the KFC fried chicken recipe. She shows us how to make it at home without breaking a sweat!

    The Best KFC Fried Chicken Recipe
    Saying that this is the best KFC fried chicken recipe on the internet is a bold statement, but I know what I'm talking about! The marinade, the herbs, the spices.
    Front view of a fried chicken on top of another fried chicken

    30 Minute Cheap Chicken Recipes

    When you have only 30 minutes before you have to put dinner on the table, these chicken recipes will come to your rescue. They are quick, nutritious meals that will save you money and time!

    Chicken and Cashew Lettuce Wraps

    Overhead view of chicken and cashew lettuce wraps on a white plate with a green cloth on the side.

    Chicken, cashews, celery and scallions in a brown soy sauce. All this served on lettuce, makes this a quick and healthy dinner recipe. You can serve this chicken and cashew combo on pita bread or on flatbread too.

    Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Cashews
    These cashew chicken lettuce wraps include meat cooked in garlic and ginger, finished with honey soy sauce and topped with crunchy cashews.
    Close up shot of lettuce wrap garnished with cashews and scallions on a white plate with a green cloth on the side.

    5 Ingredient Tangy Chicken

    Mango salsa and corn added to cooked chicken? Yes, it turned out to be so good. The recipe inspiration came to me on one of those days when I was so tired, I couldn't bring myself to make the meal I had planned.

    So, I put together this dish quickly and served it with rice! Now, I serve 5-ingredient tangy chicken frequently and its always a huge hit.

    5 Ingredient Tangy Chicken
    5 ingredients and 20 minutes are all you need to make this flavorful, healthy family meal!
    Overhead shot of tangy chicken garnished with herbs and lime in a white bowl on a wooden table.

    Easy Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

    Instant pot chicken and rice is a huge time-saver recipe. Hostess at Heart shows us that all you need is 10 minute of prep time and 15 minutes of cook time. In 25 minutes, the chicken and rice are ready to be devoured.

    Instant Pot Chicken and Rice - Hostess at Heart
    Easy Instant Pot Chicken and Rice is creamy and full of juicy chicken, risotto-like rice and perfectly cooked carrots, celery, and onion. It's healthy comfort food in 30 minutes.
    front view of a white plated filled with cooked chicken, rice, and vegetables

    Chicken Gyro Instant Pot Sweet Potato

    This whole meal is cooked in the instant pot. Sustainable Cook shows you how to stack the instant pot in order to cook the chicken and sweet potato together. Include fresh veggies when you are ready to serve and you have a quick, nutritious meal for your family.

    Chicken Gyro Stuffed Sweet Potato
    An amazingly healthy and fast weeknight one-pot meal - Chicken Gyro Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes combine spinach, feta, and a creamy Greek yogurt sauce.
    Top view of a cooked potato filled with chicken gyro

    Easy Marinated Grilled Chicken Burgers

    Front view of a grilled chicken burger on a wooden cutting board with a knife on the side.

    Burgers are always the best dinner option when you don't have time. Fire up the grill for these super easy burger recipe by Earth, Food and Fire. He shows you how to make a tender and juicy grilled chicken burger.

    Marinated Grilled Chicken Burgers
    These marinated grilled chicken burgers are juicy, tender, and full of flavor. Perfect for a weeknight summer meal or BBQ.
    Front view of a grilled chicken burger on a wooden cutting board with a knife on the side.

    Cheap Chicken Recipes For Lunch

    Have leftover chicken from last night's dinner? Or, if you want a light lunch idea that is healthy and nutritious. Here are some of my favorite cheap chicken recipes for lunch.

    Bacon Blue Cheese Wraps

    Close up shot fo two bacon blue cheese chicken wraps layer on top of each other with herbs on the side.

    Pre-cooked chicken from grocery stores is affordable, so, I buy it for the week I know I am going to be busy. Chicken with bacon, tomatoes and blue cheese put into a wrap can be a hearty, nutritious lunch meal.

    Best part is that it didn't break your wallet. Put it in school lunches or brown bag it for work.

    Bacon Blue Cheese Chicken Wraps
    These delicious chicken wraps with bacon and blue cheese are perfect for a quick, easy dinner on busy weeknights!
    Side view of bacon blue cheese chicken wrap stacked on each other on a wooden surface.

    Parmesan Crusted Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    Take your regular grilled cheese and turn it up a few notches! This grilled cheese sandwich is a family favorite and its all because of the chicken in it.

    Make this for summer lunches for the kids or bookmark it for when they are going back to school.

    Chicken Grilled Cheese
    Upgrade your chicken grilled cheese sandwich with Parmesan crusted bread stuffed with cheese and green olives!
    Side shot of three halves of grilled cheese sandwiches stacked on each other on a white plate with a side of greens on a blue and green cloth with a green glass in the background.

    Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad

    LifeCurrents has an amazing tangy and sweet chicken salad recipe for us. It's a very versatile salad that can be eaten by itself, put into a pita or in a sandwich roll.

    Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad
    Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad is sweet, tart cranberries mingling with crunchy nutty pecans all with protein filled chicken.
    Front view of cranberry salad in a white bowl with tongs

    Grilled Naan Chicken Salad Wraps

    Top view of 4 grilled naan chicken wraps in a white plate - Cheap Chicken Recipes

    The Organic Kitchen shows us that cheap chicken recipes can be very colorful too. These chicken salad wraps are super easy to make and ready in 20 minutes.

    Grilled Naan Chicken Salad Wraps
    A quick and easy meal that is warm, delicious and satisfying! The blog post includes tips on pitting cherries.
    Top view of 4 grilled naan chicken wraps in a white plate - Cheap Chicken Recipes

    Rustic Chicken Salad Stuffed Tomatoes

    The beauty of this recipe by Blessed Beyond Crazy is that it can be eaten at lunch or as a side dish. The recipe is rustic, cheap, and nutritious. What else can we ask for, right?

    Rustic Chicken Salad Stuffed Tomatoes
    A light and healthy option for a brunch, luncheon or dinner. Plus, they can easily be made gluten-free!
    Closeup view of chicken stuffed tomato and with crackers on the side

    Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad

    Eating healthier doesn't have to be expensive, as Celebrated Sweets shows us. Her cranberry walnut chicken salad recipe is made with healthy ingredients that are easy on our wallet.

    Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad
    Easy chicken salad filled with tender chicken, dried cranberries, walnuts, apples, celery, dill, and parsley. For a healthier option, you can use Greek yogurt in the dressing and serve the chicken salad on lettuce instead of bread.
    Front view of a brown bowl with cranberry walnut chicken - Cheap chicken recipes

    Fiesta Chicken

    This is a light, quick fiesta chicken recipe with a little tang. It's good by itself or put it into a pita bread. It also works as a dinner side dish, so go ahead and make a big bowl of it today.

    Fiesta Chicken Salad
    Lightened up chicken salad full of fresh and zesty flavors!
    Side shot of fiesta chicken salad on a white plate on a white wooden table.

    Cheap Chicken Recipes - Appetizers

    Chicken appetizers are a great way to serve your guests at your next dinner party. They are finger-licking good recipes that are made easily. Next time you are looking for chicken appetizers, here are some very creative recipes for you to try!

    Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

    Chicken tenders are so easy to make at home. To make them with less oil, Little Sunny Kitchen shows you how to make them in the air fryer.

    front view of chicken tenders on a grey plate - Cheap Chicken Recipes
    Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
    Healthy air fryer chicken tenders that are so crispy and flavorful. Cooked with the fraction of the oil that you’d normally use.
    front view of chicken tenders on a grey plate - Cheap Chicken Recipes

    Chicken Nuggets

    Have you tried making chicken nuggets at home? Whole New Mom has the perfect recipe for chicken nuggets that are perfect for school lunches and snacks.

    Baked Chicken Nuggets
    Looking for an easy meal that's guaranteed to please? These Homemade Gluten-Free Baked Chicken Nuggets fit the bill.
    Side view of square shaped chicken nuggets on a grey plate with a bowl of ketchup on the side

    Chicken Satay

    Making chicken satay even when you don't have a grill couldn't be easier. Dishes Delight walks us step-by-step on how to oven bake these chicken satay recipe.

    Chicken Satay
    This is such a delicious and easy baked Thai chicken satay recipe! It is perfect if you don’t have a grill. The chicken comes out moist and is super tasty with peanut sauce drizzled on it.
    Front view of chicken on bamboo skewers on a white plate with peanut satay sauce drizzled on top

    Easy Asian Flavored Cheap Chicken Recipes

    Chicken flavored with ginger, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and all kinds of Asian seasonings are perfect lip-smacking delicious flavor of chicken. These Asian flavored recipes can take chicken from meh to WOW!

    Slow Cooker Thai Spicy Peanut Chicken

    Side view of slow cooker Thai spicy peanut chicken in a white bowl with herbs and peanuts in the background.

    This is my all time favorite Asian flavored chicken recipe. Add a little spice to the chicken, throw in some peanuts, bell peppers and the recipe is great for the whole family.

    Best part is that you just have throw the ingredients into the slow cooker and let it do the cooking. While its cooking, you can attend to other things like catching up on your favorite TV shows.

    Slow Cooker Thai Spicy Peanut Chicken
    Make this tasty and flavorful Thai-style dish right in your crockpot. So easy and delicious!
    Close up shot of Thai peanut chicken garnished with herbs in a white bowl on a wooden placemat with a fork.

    Authentic Pho Ga

    Delightful Plate shows us how to make a mouthwatering authentic pho recipe using chicken and easy spices. This pho recipe is soul warming and will make you want to travel to Vietnam immediately.

    Authentic Pho Ga (Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup)
    Pho Ga Hanoi (Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup) is a true classic of Vietnamese cuisine. Light yet flavorful, simple yet sophisticated, this fragrant noodle soup can warm your heart and soul.
    front view of vietnamese Pho Soup with scallion garnish. Soup in Asian bowl and plate

    Easy Teriyaki Chicken Bowl

    Why order out for expensive chicken teriyaki, when you can easily make it at home? It couldn't be simpler to make chicken teriyaki at home. Bowl Me Over simplifies the whole process and serves it up in a delicious rice bowl!

    Easy Teriyaki Chicken Bowl Recipe
    This easy Teriyaki Chicken Bowl is a hundred times better than take out and so simple to make! Chicken marinated in sweet teriyaki sauce and charbroiled until tender and juicy. Served over rice with your favorite vegetables.
    top view of chicken teriyaki bowl with bok choy and rice

    Thai Green Chicken Thigh Curry

    Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs in a white casserole dish - Cheap Chicken Recipes

    Look at that delicious red color on the chicken! Whole New Mom uses a delicious Thai green curry to marinade the chicken and then roast it to the perfect chicken meal.

    Thai Green Chicken Thigh Curry
    Chicken thighs marinated in a Thai green curry and oven roasted.
    Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs in a white casserole dish - Cheap Chicken Recipes

    Stuffed Cheap Chicken Recipes

    Whether it's stuffing chicken breasts or chicken thighs, one thing is for sure. Stuffed chicken looks like a fancy meal you get at a Michelin Star restaurant, but it didn't cost you 2 paychecks!

    Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken

    Front view of chicken thigh crusted with bread crumbs. Cheese and broccoli stuffing coming out of it

    Want to get your family to eat broccoli without letting them know that they are eating broccoli? Courtney's Sweets mixes broccoli with cheese and stuffs it inside chicken thighs! Your family will never know it. It will be our little secret...

    Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken
    Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken is a fancy dish that will wow your guests! We make it even easier and affordable, these are stuffed chicken thighs!
    Front view of chicken thigh crusted with bread crumbs. Cheese and broccoli stuffing coming out of it

    Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts

    Basil and Bubbly takes stuffed chicken in the direction of Greek cuisine with these spinach stuffed chicken. She uses feta cheese, spinach and cream cheese to stuff chicken breasts before oven baking them.

    Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts
    Boneless, skinless chicken breasts stuffed with the tangy flavor of feta and the vegetable goodness of almost a pound of spinach!
    Front view of 3 stuffed chicken breasts on a silver baking tray

    Keto Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Chicken

    Chicken wrapped in bacon is like getting all the presents you asked Santa to give you! This bacon wrapped stuffed chicken is the brain child of Moore Or Less and she also has a video where she walks you through the whole process.

    Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken
    Incredibly moist and flavorful Keto Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Chicken. Broccoli and cheese stuffed chicken wrapped in smoky crispy bacon.
    Top view of cooked stuffed chicken wrapped with bacon

    Chicken Soup

    Chicken soup for the body, chicken soup for the soul! These chicken soup recipes are recipes that Grandma would bring over when you were sick. Each of these recipes can be easily made with ingredients we have in our pantry.

    Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

    Top view of a bowl filled with Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup and a Spoon in it

    Lemon in chicken is made with a ton of lemon and fresh herbs. Girl Heart Food put chicken in this soup, along with carrots to give us a hearty, wholesome soup recipe.

    Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
    This Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup with spinach has loads of lemon and fresh herbs! It makes for one comforting dinner when the weather has a little chill and will warm you right to your toes!
    Top view of a bowl filled with Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup and a Spoon in it

    General Tso's Chicken Soup

    Everything you love about General Tso's chicken is inside this very creative recipe by Soup Addict. She put eggs and chicken in her soup which are very budget-friendly ingredients.

    General Tso's Chicken Soup
    Your favorite takeout in soup form! The perfect blend of spicy, sweet and savory, this soup hearty and flavorful, and hits the spot on chilly evenings.
    Top view of 2 bowls of General Tso's Chicken Soup in grey bowls

    Shredded Chicken Dumplings Soup

    Chicken, potato, carrots, and eggs are in this dumpling soup. Cheap chicken recipes don't get better than this soup. Brooklyn Farm Girl understands how we like our soup! Cheap and delicious!

    Shredded Chicken Dumpling Soup
    EASY TO MAKE recipe for homemade Shredded Chicken Dumpling Soup with potatoes, carrots and celery.
    Top view of Chicken Dumping soup with carrots and celery

    White Chicken Chili

    The best part of this white chicken chili is that it can be eaten all year round. So, whenever our bank account is a little low, make this hearty chicken chili recipe by Pinch and Swirl.

    It's hearty and filling and our bank account will not feel the pinch!

    White Chicken Chili
    A healthy, creamy White Chicken Chili recipe that you make in your slow cooker!
    Front view of a white bowl filled with chicken chili and top with sour cream and cilantro

    Cheap Chicken Recipes with Pasta

    Here some of the best chicken and pasta recipes because they are easy, cheap and crowd-pleasing. Chicken and pasta are a hearty dinner combination which no one can resist!

    Crockpot Creamy Chicken

    Close up shot of creamy cayenne chicken breast sprinkled with herbs on a black plate.

    This crock pot creamy cayenne chicken is not only fun to say, it's also fun to make and eat. I served it over a bed of penne pasta, but it goes well with any pasta shape.

    Crock Pot Creamy Cayenne Chicken
    Our latest family favorite, and one of the easiest chicken breast crock pot recipes I have ever made! This dish has TONS of flavor and can be adjusted to fit your family's tastes!
    Side view of creamy crockpot chicken on penne on a black plate with herbs on the side.

    Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe

    I made pesto using broccoli and basil because my family hates broccoli. I have to find creative ways of incorporating it in our meals. This time, I made the pesto and mixed in chicken and pasta.

    The whole recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make. Its perfect dinner for any night of the week.

    Chicken Pesto Pasta with Broccoli
    Nutritious broccoli florets and fragrant basil team up to produce a flavorful, healthy pesto which coats the lean chicken and fiber-rich whole wheat noodles in this dish. Serve with a side salad for quick, easy, and healthy meal the whole family will love!
    Overhead shot of chicken pesto pasta garnished with basil in a black bowl on a blue surface with a fork and more basil on the side.

    Easy Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipe

    Chef Not Required should be thanked for coming up with this pasta recipe. Her chicken, bacon, pasta baked in a casserole dish is a very affordable dinner recipe that can be made on those super busy weeknights.

    Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake
    Easy Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake - leftover chicken, smoky bacon and pasta coated in a simple 2 ingredient cheese sauce.
    Front view of chicken and pasta cooked in a casserole dish

    Lemon Chicken Pasta with Broccoli

    Looking for a cheap chicken recipe that is fast and easy? Plating Pixels threw chicken, spaghetti, broccoli, lemon into a pan and cooked it up in a jiffy! 30 minutes later, he brought this perfect pan of chicken recipe to life!

    Lemon Chicken Pasta with Broccoli
    Quick and healthy Lemon Chicken Pasta with Broccoli. Crisp broccoli florets, garlic, lemon juice and zest with sauteed chicken and whole wheat pasta…all in less than 30 minutes.
    Top view of a pan filled with broccoli, chicken, lemon wedges on cooked spaghetti

    Pressure Cooker Dump and Start Creamy Chicken Pasta

    I have seen how well a pressure cooker can cook a chicken. Not only does it cook well, but it cooks it super fast. This pressure cooker creamy chicken pasta is from Val's Kitchen. She put together a cheap, quick chicken dinner using items that were her refrigerator.

    Dump and Start Creamy Chicken Pasta
    Pressure Cooker Dump and Start Creamy Chicken Pasta is so easy to make and so tasty, plus it’s ready in less than 30 minutes!
    Top view of creamy chicken pasta in a green bowl

    Baked Caprese Chicken Recipe

    Top view of Baked Chicken Caprese over cooked spaghetti on a white plate

    No one can resist a chicken slathered with melted cheese! Finding Zest knows that and so she put together this hearty dinner recipe. The caprese chicken is easy to prepare in the oven. Then, she served it over a heaping plate of spaghetti!

    Baked Caprese Chicken Recipe
    Why just season a chicken breast when you can bake it with flavored tomatoes, smother it in mozzarella cheese and serve it over a bed of pasta?
    Top view of Baked Chicken Caprese over cooked spaghetti on a white plate

    Cheap Chicken Recipes From Around The World

    Thankfully, people all over the world love chicken just as much as we do. They have taken the chicken and put their own twist to it. From exotic spices to unique cooking methods, be transported to these places when you make these delectable international chicken recipes.

    Chicken Cacciatore

    Close up shot fo chicken cacciatore meatballs on a black plate with an olive oil jar and a black spoon in the background.

    Here is a twist on the Italian chicken cacciatore recipe. I made cacciatore meatballs out of it and put them in a rich tomato sauce. Then, I served them with penne pasta! Sounds so good, right?

    Chicken Cacciatore Meatballs
    Moist, flavorful meatballs made from ground chicken and nestled among tender green pepper and onion strips.
    Side view of chicken cacciatore meatballs on penne pasta garnished with herbs on a black plate.

    Bruschetta Chicken

    Its nice to see bruschetta breaking out of the appetizer bracket and becoming a dinner staple. The Bettered Blonde cooked chicken Italian style and made it look so colorful and easy.

    Bruschetta Chicken
    Beautiful juicy chicken, topped with fresh bruschetta and drizzled with a perfectly sweet and tangy balsamic glaze.
    Bruchetta chicken in a stainless steal pan with basil for garnish

    Zucchini Spanish Chicken Bowl

    Chicken with a Spanish twist and served in a rice bowl! This creative recipe idea is from Mashed Mom who makes zucchini and chicken look so appetizing.

    Zucchini Spanish Rice Burrito Bowls with Chicken & Mushrooms
    These gluten free Zucchini Spanish Rice Burrito Bowls with Chicken & Mushrooms give a savory, veggie-full twist to comfort food in a bowl!
    Top view of zucchini Spanish rice in a blue bowl

    Moroccan Chicken with Apricots and Lemons

    Top view of Morocon chicken with sauce in a white pan - Cheap Chicken Recipes

    I could sit and stare at this image all day long! The chicken is cooked with Moroccan spices and served with couscous. This exotic, vibrant Moroccan chicken recipe is made by Super Golden Bakes.

    Moroccon Chicken
    This vibrant Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Lemons is simply packed with flavor!
    Top view of Morocon chicken with sauce in a white pan - Cheap Chicken Recipes

    Easy Chicken Schnitzel

    A German twist on chicken is exactly what a boring day needs. This chicken schnitzel recipe breaks the same-old-same-old chicken recipe. This is an Austrian-German inspired chicken recipe by Masala Herb.

    Easy Chicken Schnitzel
    Easy homemade Chicken Schnitzel Recipe with sesame seeds. This is the Israeli Schnitzel variation. Serve it with your favorite sauce some cooked potatoes and a salad.
    top view of chicken schnitzel on a white plate with potatoes and sauce on the side

    Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada

    Mexican Chicken Enchiladas are incredibly popular in my home, so, this recipe by Savoring The Good is a must make. The sour cream and cheese in this cheap chicken recipe brings all the ingredients together in the perfect flavor harmony.

    Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
    This is my favorite sour cream chicken enchiladas recipe! My family loves Mexican food and I love how easy this chicken enchilada casserole is to make.
    Top view of melted cheese on enchiladas in a glass casserole dish

    Grilled Moroccan Chicken

    Top view of Moroccon chicken skewers on a white plate with lemon wedges for garnish

    This is a different Moroccan chicken recipe, and oh so delicious! Savory Bites marinated chicken and veggies. Then, she skewered and grilled them to the perfect orange hue!

    Grilled Moroccan Chicken
    Juicy chicken marinated in easy Moroccan marinade makes this dish so good that you definitely go for seconds.
    Top view of Moroccon chicken skewers on a white plate with lemon wedges for garnish

    Baked Chicken Chimichanga

    Chimichangas are quick and easy to make at home using just a few ingredients. We Are Not Martha baked these chimichangas in the oven and topped them with sour cream. Best part is that they are freezer-friendly!

    Baked Chicken Chimichangas
    Looking for a quick weeknight meal that's delicious and healthy? These Baked Chicken Chimichangas are easy to make and healthier than most Mexican food. Plus, they make a great freezer meal!
    Cross sectional stacked view of chimichangas with sour cream on top

    Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

    Indian Flavored Butter Chicken recipes have an unfair image. People tend to think that a lot of exotic spices and chef training is required to make it. I made this Indian butter chicken using only FIVE easy ingredients.

    No chef training required, just let the slow cooker do the work.

    Slow Cooker Indian Butter Chicken
    So flavorful and satisfying, and only 3 ingredients! It doesn't get any easier than this!
    Close up shot of slow cooker Indian butter chicken on a white plate on a blue and white striped cloth.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Schwarma

    Top view of a serving bowl filled with chicken schwarma served over rice - Cheap Chicken Recipes

    Chicken Schwarma is a Middle Eastern staple and very easy to make at home. A Clean Bake shows us how to make the perfect chicken schwarma in the slow cooker with affordable ingredients!

    Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma
    This Chicken Schwarma is a quick version of the middle eastern favorite: the slow cooker does a lot of the work and it can be prepped ahead of time.
    Top view of a serving bowl filled with chicken schwarma served over rice - Cheap Chicken Recipes

    One Pan Cheap Chicken Recipes

    These cheap chicken recipes have one thing in common. They are made in one container. If you want casserole dish recipes, skillet recipes, sheet pan chicken recipes or cast iron recipes, they are here for your making!

    Which container do you prefer? Me? I am a fan of the skillet chicken!

    Chicken Cordon Bleu

    Side view of chicken cordon bleu in white skillet garnished with herbs.

    If you only have 25 minutes to put dinner on the table, what do you do? Sure, you could go the order-in route, but, will it be nearly as good as this chicken cordon bleu? Absolutely not!

    This Swiss classic is so easy to make and even easier to clean up after!

    One-Pan Chicken Cordon Bleu
    An easy and delicious chicken dish that the whole family will love!
    Side view of chicken cordon bleu in a white and black pan on a blue plaid cloth sprinkled with herbs.

    Baked Breaded Chicken

    Close up shot of breaded lemon chicken on a bed of spinach and sliced tomatoes on a black plate with wooden silverware on the side.

    Breaded chicken oven baked on a sheet pan and then baked for just under 30 minutes. That's all it takes to make this breaded chicken. It's another quick chicken dinner recipe to make on one of those super hectic days!

    Baked Breaded Lemon Chicken
    This lip-smackin' good chicken has a bright, lemony flavor and a crispy breadcrumb coating, giving you a super-easy weeknight meal that will have your family clamoring for more!
    Close up shot of multiple pieces of breaded chicken garnished with herbs and a lemon wedge on a bed on spinach and sliced tomatoes on a black plate.

    Baked Enchilada Chicken

    Not only is this chicken enchilada made in one pan, its also made with just 5 ingredients! Meg's Everyday Indulgence shows us how to make this enchilada in 30 minutes.

    Baked Enchilada Chicken
    Baked Enchilada Chicken is a great addition to your 30 minute meal collection. Chicken breasts covered in enchilada sauce, corn, black beans and cheese makes a simple and healthy weeknight meal.
    Front view of spatuala filled with chicken alfredo casserole hovering over a casserole dish - Cheap Chicken Recipes

    Chicken Alfredo Casserole

    This Chicken Alfredo Casserole by Keto Cooking Christian is a low carb, keto chicken recipe. She made a delicious family meal that is just simply irresistible.

    Chicken Alfredo Casserole – Keto and Low Carb
    A casserole of chicken, mushrooms, and spinach swimming in creamy Alfredo sauce and baked with gooey cheese on top!
    Front view of spatuala filled with chicken alfredo casserole hovering over a casserole dish

    There are mushrooms, spinach, and so much more nutrition in this chicken.


    Easy Chicken Legs Recipe

    Overhead view of cooked chicken and veggies in a cast iron skillet.

    This is a recipe a busy parent should have in their bookmarks! Fearless Dining has a veggie and chicken legs recipe that she cooked in the skillet, all in under 30 minutes!

    Colorful, gluten-free, and delicious!

    Easy Chicken Drumstick Recipe
    This easy chicken legs recipe is not only a delicious meal, but it is a low-cost dinner as well!
    Overhead view of cooked chicken and veggies in a cast iron skillet.

    Sheet Pan Chicken Teriyaki

    Its so easy to make chicken teriyaki in a cassserole dish. Carmy made this delicious chicken recipe is going to be on dinner tables everywhere tonight! She also shows us how to make meal prep out of it.

    Sheet Pan Chicken Teriyaki
    This Sheet Pan Chicken Teriyaki with Veggies and Pineapple Meal Prep is the healthier homemade version of the popular chicken teriyaki takeout!
    top view of a white casserole dish with teriyaki chicken and broccoli

    Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Thighs

    This cast iron skillet chicken thighs that need only 5 ingredients and take under an hour to make! That sounds like a delicious meal doesn't it? Bliss Healthy Coaching made a video for this recipe, so we should have no excuse to not make it tonight.

    Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Thighs
    Crispy cast iron skillet chicken thighs with lemon and rosemary is a fast savory meal perfect with your favorite vegetable.
    top view of a white casserole dish with teriyaki chicken and broccoli

    Skillet Tomato Chicken Breasts

    Top view of a stainless steel pan filled with cooked chicken in a tomato sauce - cheap chicken recipes

    Bathe chicken in a delicious tomato sauce and you have the perfect, quick dinner recipe. Bunny's Warm Oven can really make a delicious chicken meal in a skillet with very little effort.

    Skillet Tomato Chicken Breasts Dinner
    Skillet Tomato Chicken Breast Dinner - I love bringing you easy delicious recipes like this. You will be absolutely amazed at how something so simple could be so delicious!
    Top view of a stainless steel pan filled with cooked chicken in a tomato sauce - cheap chicken recipes

    Mushroom Artichoke Chicken

    Artichokes add a tang to the chicken and mushroom add texture to this cheap chicken recipe made in the casserole dish. This very creative recipe is the brain child of Stylish Cravings!

    Low Carb Creamy Baked Mushroom Artichoke Chicken
    This Low Carb Creamy Baked Mushroom Artichoke Chicken is a savory recipe you’ll be making over and over again!
    Top view of cooked chicken in a creamy mushroom and artichoke sauce - cheap chicken recipes

    Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

    Why have plain old broccoli and rice casserole? Moneywise Moms adds chicken to her casserole and makes it a more hearty recipe. The recipe is done in 40 minutes.

    Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
    Looking for a delicious gluten free dinner recipe? Here's an easy casserole recipe that is naturally gluten free, packed with flavor, and great for meal prep.
    Top view of chicken broccoli in an oval casserole dish on a black background - cheap chicken recipes

    Crispy Chicken Thighs

    If you have a family member who has gluten allergies, this chicken recipe will be perfect for them. Its a hearty meal by Mama Knows Gluten-Free that she made with fresh veggies and chicken thighs.

    Crispy Chicken Thighs
    Crispy chicken thighs and roasted vegetables is an easy one-pan meal. A simple spice blend gives tons of flavor to the crispy skin and moist, juicy thigh meat.
    Top view of chicken thighs surrounded by fresh vegetables in a casserole dish - cheap chicken recipes

    Italian Chicken, Mushrooms and Zucchini Skillet

    Top view of cooked chicken mixed with zucchini, mushrooms in a blue cast iron pan - cheap chicken recipes

    Italian food is a staple in the tri-state area. We especially love our Italian chicken recipes. So, when I saw this recipe by Good Life Eats, I knew it had to go on the list of cheap chicken recipes.

    Italian Chicken, Mushrooms and Zucchini Skillet
    Italian Chicken, Mushroom, and Zucchini Skillet is a super easy dinner recipe for busy school nights.
    Top view of cooked chicken mixed with zucchini, mushrooms in a blue cast iron pan - cheap chicken recipes

    This whole recipe takes 45 minutes to make, which is perfect for a weeknight dinner!


    So, how many chicken recipes did you bookmark from this list? I have a feeling that you bookmarked them all!

    Enjoy!

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    So many affordable chicken recipes to feed your hungry family!

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    1. Dawn - Girl Heart Food

      July 17, 2019 at 3:56 pm

      Such a delicious collection of recipes! Everything looks super comforting...and totally making me hungry right now!! Thanks so very much for including my lemon chicken orzo soup 🙂

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