Chicken Recipes

130+ budget-friendly chicken recipes to keep you full and happy. Learn how to pair inexpensive cuts of meat with a variety of ingredients to stretch your dollar, while keeping your meals filling and flavorful. Choose from recipes for baked chicken, chicken breasts, chicken salad, chicken thighs, chicken wings, quick chicken recipes, and more!

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Oven roasted chicken drumsticks on a baking sheet with tongs

Easy pesto chicken and vegetables in a skillet with a spatula

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Chicken Breast Recipes

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Creamy Pesto Chicken

$10.70 recipe / $2.68 serving

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Chicken Salad with Apples

$10.35 recipe / $2.59 serving

A sliced piece of lemon pepper chicken on a plate with pasta.

Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken

$7.58 recipe / $1.90 serving

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Garlic Marinated Chicken

$5.97 recipe / $1.49 serving

A fork taking a piece of Baked Pizza Chicken from the plate with chicken, garlic bread, and salad.

Baked Pizza Chicken

$10.02 recipe / $2.51 serving

Chicken Thigh Recipes

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Sweet and Spicy Glazed Chicken Thighs

$4.83 recipe / $1.21 serving

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One Pot Lemon Pepper Chicken with Orzo

$7.54 recipe / $1.89 serving

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Chicken Stew

$12.22 recipe / $2.04 serving

Sliced teriyaki chicken on a bed of rice next to steamed broccoli.

Easy Teriyaki Chicken

$6.34 recipe / $1.27 serving

Baked Chicken Recipes

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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

$13.90 recipe / $3.48 serving

Oven roasted chicken drumsticks on a baking sheet with tongs

Baked Chicken Drumsticks

$3.94 recipe / $0.66 serving

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Sheet Pan Pesto Chicken Dinner

$11.99 recipe / $3.00 serving

This juicy and tender Herb Roasted Chicken Breast is a breeze to make and is a great substitute for store bought rotisserie chicken. BudgetBytes.com

Herb Roasted Chicken Breasts

$7.69 recipe / $1.92 serving

Quick Chicken Recipes

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Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Salad

Easy pesto chicken and vegetables in a skillet with a spatula

Easy Pesto Chicken and Vegetables

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Quick BBQ Chicken

Chicken Wing Recipes

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Baked Chicken Wings

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Sticky Ginger Chicken Wings

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Honey Mustard Chicken Wings

Newest Chicken Recipes

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Ramen Noodle Salad

$8.33 recipe / $1.39 serving

This light and fresh ramen noodle salad features crisp cabbage, shredded chicken, crunchy ramen noodles and a simple homemade vinaigrette.

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Cheap & Easy Chicken Thigh Recipes

Our favorite chicken thigh recipes to make for quick and easy dinners, from one pot recipes to slow cookers and skillet meals.

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Creamy Chicken And Orzo Skillet

$7.99 recipe / $2.00 serving

When you think you don't have time to cook, try this easy and super tasty Creamy Chicken and Orzo Skillet! Bonus: It cooks in one pan!

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Chicken Caesar Wrap

$8.17 recipe / $2.04 serving

Homemade Chicken Caesar Wraps are a breeze to make, are big on flavor, and make a deliciously light and refreshing lunch.

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Peanut Noodles with Chicken

$9.20 recipe / $2.30 serving

These Peanut Noodles with Chicken are an easy meal with a rich, creamy, sweet, and savory flavor that is completely addictive.

A collage of chicken breast recipes, from top left to right: one-pot chicken teriyaki and rice, one-pot cajun chicken pasta, pesto chicken and vegetables, creamy pesto chicken, bbq cheddar baked chicken, and easy lemon pepper chicken.

Quick & Easy Chicken Breast Recipes

For a quick lunch or easy dinner, try these budget-friendly, quick and easy chicken breast recipes to mix it up and never get bored!

A golden brown chicken alfredo bake in a round, white enamel casserole dish on a wooden background surrounded by a yellow and gray striped dish towel in the bottom left, a wooden cutting board with shaved Parmesan cheese in the top left corner, a clove of garlic, sprigs of parsley, and small wooden bowl of breadcrumbs in the top right corner, and a small wooden bowl of uncooked pasta in the bottom right corner. The right side of the casserole has been stirred with a large wooden spoon that's resting in the dish.

Chicken Alfredo Bake

$12.80 RECIPE / $2.13 SERVING

Transform stovetop Chicken Alfredo into a delicious, decadent casserole with this easy Chicken Alfredo Bake recipe!

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Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip

$9.35 recipe / $1.17 serving

Creamy, tangy, spicy, and oh so delicious! This super easy buffalo chicken dip is perfect for dipping, and so much more.

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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

$6.86 recipe / $1.72 serving

Air fryer chicken thighs are super juicy with extra crispy skin, and they only take about 20 minutes to cook to perfection!

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Chicken Nachos

$14.83 recipe / $1.85 serving

This is THE BEST chicken nacho recipe! What's not to love about crispy corn chips loaded with succulent chicken breast and melted cheese?

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Ranch Chicken Meal Prep

$11.58 recipe / $2.90 serving

This simple chicken meal prep features garlic herb chicken, roasted potatoes and broccoli, and a little ranch dressing to drizzle over top!

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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

$4.53 recipe/ $2.26 serving

If you're looking for the best crispy air fryer chicken wing recipe ever, you've found it. These wings are crunchy, juicy, and full of flavor.