Chicken Recipes

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

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! (pictured: Herb Roasted Chicken Breast)

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Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta is a fast and delicious weeknight meal the whole family will love. BudgetBytes.com

Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta

$6.29 recipe / $1.57 serving

Pressure Cooker Chicken and Rice is an easy and flavorful four-ingredient dinner that leaves zero waste. BudgetBytes.com

Pressure Cooker Chicken and Rice

$12.31 recipe / $3.08 serving

Thai Coconut Curry Braised Chicken Thighs are rich and bold in flavor, but fast and easy to prepare. BudgetBytes.com

Thai Coconut Curry Braised Chicken Thighs

$10.29 recipe / $2.06 serving

Greek Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfectly refreshing and filling summer meal. BudgetBytes.com

Greek Chicken Pasta Salad

$8.91 recipe / $2.23 serving

Quickie Faux Phở - The next best to the real thing when you're short on time. BudgetBytes.com

Quickie Faux Phở

Build BBQ Chicken Burrito Bowls are an easy, customizable lunch option that is great both hot or cold! BudgetBytes.com

BBQ Chicken Burrito Bowls

$7.10 recipe / $1.78 serving

Crispy Baked Honey Sriracha Chicken Drumsticks with Homemade Honey Sriracha Wing Sauce - BudgetBytes.com

Crispy Baked Honey Sriracha Chicken Drumsticks

$4.47 recipe / $1.49 serving

Instant Pot Congee is a warm and comforting porridge with endless possibilities for fun toppings - BudgetBytes.com

Instant Pot Congee (Jook)

$7.05 recipe / $1.18 serving

Instant Pot Chicken Stock - BudgetBytes.com

How to Make Instant Pot Chicken Stock

Cilantro Lime Chicken Drumsticks - BudgetBytes.com

Cilantro Lime Chicken Drumsticks

$5.25 recipe / $1.75 serving

Oven Roasted Chicken Legs - BudgetBytes.com

Oven Roasted Chicken Legs

$4.46 recipe / $2.23 serving

Skillet Chicken with Orzo and Olives - BudgetBytes.com

Skillet Chicken with Orzo and Olives

$10.03 recipe / $2.57 serving

Kale Chicken and Gnocchi Soup - BudgetBytes.com

Kale Chicken and Gnocchi Soup

$7.73 recipe / $1.28 serving

Slow Cooker Italian Chicken and Peppers - BudgetBytes.com

Slow Cooker Italian Chicken and Peppers

$7.70 recipe / $1.28 serving

Matzo Ball Soup - BudgetBytes.com

Matzo Ball Soup

$6.90 recipe / $1.38 serving

Yellow Rice Chicken Skillet - BudgetBytes.com

Yellow Rice Chicken Skillet

$6.04 recipe / $1.51 serving

Creole White Beans with Chicken

$11.75 recipe / $0.98 per cup

Lemon Pepper Chicken with Orzo - BudgetBytes.com

Lemon Pepper Chicken with Orzo

$5.34 recipe / $1.34 serving

Chicken Kale Caesar Wraps - BudgetBytes.com

Chicken Kale Caesar Wraps

$8.56 recipe / $2.14 wrap

Chicken Ropa Vieja - BudgetBytes.com

Slow Cooker Chicken Ropa Vieja

$7.89 recipe / $1.32 serving

Thai Peanut Chicken - BudgetBytes.com

Thai Peanut Chicken

$5.17 recipe / $1.29 serving

Sweet n Spicy Chicken Bowls - BudgetBytes.com

Sweet n’ Spicy Chicken Bowls

$6.05 recipe / $1.51 serving

Balsamic Chicken Thighs - BudgetBytes.com

Balsamic Chicken Thighs

$4.17 recipe / $1.04 serving

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili - BudgetBytes.com

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

$11.59 recipe / $2.89 serving

Slow Cooker 5 Spice Chicken

Slow Cooker 5 Spice Chicken

$9.39 recipe / $0.94 per piece

Chicken Broth Ingredients in Slow Cooker

How To: Slow Cooker Chicken Broth

Creamy Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas - Budgetbytes.com

SNAP Challenge: Creamy Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas

$8.62 recipe / $1.08 per enchilada

Soy Dijon Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes

SNAP Challenge: Soy Dijon Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes

$8.26 recipe / $1.19 serving

Crunchy Kale and Chicken Salad

Crunchy Kale and Chicken Salad

$6.19 recipe / $1.55 serving

Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

Baked Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

$5.57 recipe / $1.39 serving

If you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, this Southwest Chicken Skillet is it! Precooked chicken makes this dinner possible in about 30 minutes. BudgetBytes.com

Southwest Chicken Skillet

$6.76 recipe / $1.69 serving

Kung Pao Chicken (and vegetables)

Kung Pao Chicken (and vegetables)

$7.26 recipe / $1.82 serving

Chorizo Chicken Jambalaya

Chorizo Chicken Jambalaya

$8.98 recipe / $1.12 serving

Chicken Arrabbiata - Budget Bytes

Chicken Arrabbiata

$7.82 recipe / $1.30 serving

Artichoke Chicken Skillet - Budget Bytes

Artichoke Chicken Skillet

$9.84 recipe / $1.64 serving

Honey Sriracha Chicken Thighs

Honey Sriracha Chicken Thighs

$7.29 recipe / $1.22 serving

Chicken Green Chile Enchiladas

Chicken (or Turkey) Green Chile Enchiladas

$9.72 recipe / $1.94 serving

Creamy Pesto Pasta with Chicken & Broccoli

Creamy Pesto Pasta with Chicken & Broccoli

$5.01 recipe / $1.25 serving

Greek Stuffed Pitas

Oven Roasted Greek Stuffed Pitas

$10.95 recipe / $1.37 serving

Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

$5.87 recipe / $0.98 serving

Cajun Chicken Pasta

Cajun Chicken Pasta

$7.25 recipe / $1.21 serving

Chicken & Pineapple Quesadillas

Chicken & Pineapple Quesadillas

$7.28 recipe / $0.91 serving

Chicken & Pumpkin Soup

Chicken & Pumpkin Soup

$6.55 recipe / $1.09 serving

Sweet Chili Chicken Bowls

Sweet Chili Chicken Bowls

$7.27 recipe / $1.21 serving

A tangy lemon and garlic marinade makes this Greek Marinated Chicken super fast and flavorful. Cook it in the oven or on a grill. BudgetBytes.com

Greek Marinated Chicken

$8.97 recipe / $1.12 serving

You won't find an easier, more flavorful dish than these Maple Dijon Chicken Thighs. Sweet and savory, this dish is a family pleaser. BudgetBytes.com

Maple Dijon Chicken Thighs

$6.70 recipe / $1.12 serving

Jerk Chicken Platter - Budget Bytes

slow cooker jerk chicken

$8.74 recipe / $2.19 serving

These Easy Oven Fajitas are a simple "set it and forget it" way to get that smoky sweet flavor of traditional griddle fajitas. BudgetBytes.com

Easy Oven Fajitas

$7.78 recipe / $1.95 serving