Crazy Easy Chicken Recipes

Chicken is arguably the most popular meat consumed in America and is a staple in many households. It is versatile, easy to cook, and most importantly delicious! During the week, things can get a little hectic, so having some really easy recipes on hand can make all the difference. A roast chicken for dinner is all fine and dandy, but sometime there simply aren't enough hours in the day for even that.

Instead of ordering a pizza out of sheer desperation, these simple recipes will allow you to cook a delicious meal with minimal effort — no need to resort to takeout anymore! From simple slow cooker and Instant Pot recipes to one-pan dishes that are so much more than the sum of their parts, these recipes are an essential part of any home cook's repertoire. Never struggle with getting dinner on the table again with these crazy easy chicken recipes!

This simple pan-fried chicken and Marsala wine sauce finished with cream takes less than 30 minutes to cook, making it the perfect option for quick and easy weeknight dinners and last-minute dinner parties.

For the Chicken Marsala recipe, click here.

Tacos are always a great, easy-to-make dish to have up one's sleeve. They can be tailored to everyone's tastes and made with ingredients that are already in the fridge and pantry.

For the Chicken Tacos recipe, click here.

This recipe is perfect for mild weather, when cooking is the last thing on anyone's mind. Ready in half an hour and full of flavor, this recipe is worth having up your sleeve.

For the Grape Marinated Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps recipe, click here.

These crispy chicken tenders are easy to make and so good that even the fussiest members of the family will love them!

For the Honey Barbecue Baked Chicken Tenders recipe, click here.

Just six ingredients in an Instant Pot or similar multi-cooker yield delicious results — chicken that is full of flavor and goes beautifully with a crunchy salad.

For the Instant Pot Sesame-Ginger Chicken recipe, click here.

We all love tacos, but we can grow tired of the typical ground beef version. This recipe uses juicy chicken thighs as the base filling, and they're topped with homemade charred salsa verde to spice things up. This recipe is perfect for a hassle-free meal that won't break the bank.

For the Roast Chicken Tacos With Salsa Verde and Crema recipe, click here.

These creamy, chicken-filled crescent wraps are a delightful, comforting take on a warm sandwich and use convenient refrigerated crescent roll dough to make things as easy as possible.

For the Savory Crescent Chicken Squares recipe, click here.

At first glance this might not seem like the easiest recipe in the world, but if you are looking for a simplified version of a traditional chicken tikka masala, this is the recipe for you! Simply layer some spices, brown some chicken and let your slow cooker do the rest!

For the Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala recipe, click here.