Chicken Recipes

170+ 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 chicken meals filling and flavorful.

Chicken Breast

close up of glazed chicken in a skillet with tongs

Popular Chicken Dinner Ideas

One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

$9.41 recipe / $2.35 serving

Baked Chicken Drumsticks

$4.82 recipe / $0.80 serving

One Pot Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta

$11.77 recipe / $2.94 serving

Close up of chicken being scooped out of the skillet.

One Pot Chicken and Rice

$6.18 recipe / $1.54 serving

Chicken Stew

$12.22 recipe / $2.04 serving

Chicken Breast Recipes

Creamy Pesto Chicken

$10.70 recipe / $2.68 serving

Creamy Garlic Chicken

$9.21 recipe / $2.30 serving

Chicken Stir Fry

$11.87 recipe / $1.98 serving

Chicken Noodle Soup

$11.11 recipe / $1.39 serving

Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast

$14.18 recipe / $3.55 serving

Under 10 dollar chicken recipe ideas

Less than 5 dollar chicken meals

Overhead view of a baked chicken leg on a plate with green beans and lemon wedges.

Roasted Chicken Legs

$3.46 recipe / $1.15 serving

BBQ Chicken Pizza

$4.87 recipe / $1.21 serving

Baked Chicken Drumsticks

$4.82 recipe / $0.80 serving

Chicken Fried Rice

$4.74 recipe / $1.19 serving

Chicken Thigh Recipes

Sweet and Spicy Glazed Chicken Thighs

$4.83 recipe / $1.21 serving

Overhead view of a pot full of lemon pepper chicken and orzo.

One Pot Lemon Pepper Chicken with Orzo

$7.54 recipe / $1.89 serving

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

Roasted Chicken and Vegetables

$10.94 recipe / $2.74 serving

Sheet Pan Pesto Chicken Dinner

$11.99 recipe / $3.00 serving

Sheet pan full of chicken fajitas with rice and tortillas on the side

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

$10.19 recipe / $2.55 serving

Chicken Cordon Bleu

$17.22 recipe / $4.30 serving

Quick Chicken Recipes

Easy Pesto Chicken and Vegetables

$11.07 recipe / $2.77 serving

BBQ sauce being brushed onto chicken in a skillet

Quick BBQ Chicken

$4.98 recipe / $1.25 serving

Overhead view of chicken salad in a bowl.

Traditional Chicken Salad

$11.12 recipe / $1.39 serving

Marry Me Chicken

$12.35 recipe / $3.08 serving

Chicken Wing Recipes

Baked Chicken Wings

$10.35 recipe / $3.45 serving

Sticky Ginger Chicken Wings

$8.56 recipe / $4.28 serving

Overhead view of honey mustard wings on a tray with broccoli and a cup of sauce

Honey Mustard Chicken Wings

$8.04 recipe / $4.02 serving

Buffalo Wings

$12.24 recipe / $3.06 serving

Quick and Easy in Air Fryer

Air Fryer Chicken Breast

$4.06 recipe / $1.01 serving

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

$8.05 recipe / $2.01 serving

Air Fryer Fried Chicken

$8.51 recipe / $0.85 serving

Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

$4.64 recipe / $1.16 serving

Spicy Chicken Meal Ideas

Chipotle Honey Chicken

$7.48 recipe / $1.25 serving

One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

$9.41 recipe / $2.35 serving

Sriracha Chicken Strips

$4.55 recipe / $1.14 serving

Sweet n’ Spicy Chicken Bowls

$6.05 recipe / $1.51 serving

International Chicken Flavours

Overhead view of homemade orange chicken in a bowl with rice.

Easy Orange Chicken

$7.88 recipe / $1.97 serving

overhead view of 4 fried chicken breasts topped with marinara sauce, melted cheese, and parsley in a stainless skillet.

Chicken Parmesan

$10.61 recipe / $2.65 serving

Chicken Marsala

$12.52 recipe / $3.13 serving

This rich and tangy Chicken Piccata is a fast, easy, and elegant answer to dinner. With just a few ingredients and a lot of flavor! BudgetBytes.com

Homemade Chicken Piccata

$8.62 recipe / $2.15 serving

Kung Pao Chicken

$7.77 recipe / $1.30 serving

Overhead view of sesame chicken in bowls with rice.

Easy Sesame Chicken

$6.78 recipe / $1.70 serving

Butter Chicken

$10.91 recipe / $2.72 serving

Chicken Shawarma Wrap

$8.47 recipe / $2.11 serving

Newest Chicken Recipes

Chicken Meatloaf

$6.52 Recipe / $1.09 Serving

Meatloaf is one of those dinners I turn to when I'm craving something cozy but uncomplicated. This chicken meatloaf keeps all the comfort of the classic, it's just a little lighter and way more weeknight-friendly. I love how the finely grated carrot and onion melt right into the loaf, adding natural sweetness and keeping everything moist, while the cottage cheese brings a little creaminess and a serious protein boost without weighing it down. The tangy tomato glaze on top really ties it all together for that nostalgic meatloaf vibe with every delicious bite.

Oven Roasted Chicken Breasts

$7.69 recipe / $1.92 serving

These juicy and tender Herb Roasted Chicken Breasts are a breeze to make and are a great substitute for store bought rotisserie chicken.

Gumbo

$15.06 recipe / $1.88 serving

This easy Gumbo recipe is made with andouille sausage, chicken, the Cajun holy trinity, and a dark roux. It's fail-proof, flavor-packed, and delicious!

Chicken Meatballs In Cream Sauce

$5.95 Recipe / $1.19 Serving

These Chicken Meatballs made with a delicious cream sauce checks all the boxes. They’re tender, flavorful, easy to make and budget-friendly.

Roasted Chicken

$14.83 recipe / $2.47 serving

This roasted chicken recipe gives you crispy skin bathed in butter and meat that's softly scented with lemon, garlic, and rosemary. It's a must try!

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Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Bowls

$11.17 recipe / $1.86 serving

Chicken Bowls With Tacos are the ultimate "set it and forget it" weeknight meal that the whole family will love.

Roasted Chicken Legs

$3.46 recipe / $1.15 serving

Slow and low heat is the key to tender and juicy oven roasted chicken legs. This simple recipe makes an easy main dish for any night of the week.

Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup

$9.55 recipe / $1.19 serving

This Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup recipe is chock full of fresh vegetables, hearty wild rice, and a light but creamy broth. Made from scratch & delicious!

Crockpot Chicken Tetrazzini

$12.27 recipe / $2.05 serving

This Crockpot Chicken Tetrazzini recipe is made from scratch with chicken, mushrooms, and pasta in a creamy sauce. It's easy, budget-friendly comfort food!

Chicken Noodle Soup

$11.11 recipe / $1.39 serving

This is the BEST easy Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup recipe. It's delicious and made from scratch, just like Grandma used to make!

Chicken Schnitzel

$9.94 recipe / $2.49 serving

This easy Chicken Schnitzel recipe uses chicken breasts, panko, Parmesan, and eggs for cutlets that fry up golden and crispy.

Overhead view of sheet pan honey mustard chicken with veggies.

Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Chicken and Veggies

$8.45 recipe / $2.11 serving

This Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Chicken and Veggies is a family favorite! Sweet, tangy sauce, hearty roasted vegetables, and juicy chicken thighs made in one pan.