15 Easy Chicken Recipes You Can Make in 30 Minutes or Less

Looking for quick and flavorful chicken recipes for busy weeknights or easy meals any day of the week? These 15 chicken dishes are packed with taste, simple to make, and ready in 30 minutes or less. From crispy air fryer wings to cheesy flatbreads and hearty crockpot meals, there’s a recipe here for every craving. Perfect for dinner, lunch, or a snack, these chicken recipes are sure to become your go-to favorites.

15 Minute Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap

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This wrap is packed with chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch dressing. It’s a quick, flavorful meal ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for lunch or a fast dinner.
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20 Minute Chicken Caesar Flatbread

Flatbreads topped with chopped lettuce, seasoned chicken, and shredded cheese are arranged on a wooden serving board. — 20 Minute Chicken Caesar Flatbread. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Store-bought flatbread makes this Caesar flatbread super easy. Pan-seared chicken and your favorite Caesar dressing make this a fresh and tasty meal in just 20 minutes.
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20 Minute Savoury Bacon, Onion and BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizzas

Rectangular barbecue chicken pizza topped with red onions, melted cheese, and fresh cilantro on a wooden board, with one slice being served. — 20 Minute Savoury Bacon, Onion and BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizzas. Photo credit: xoxo Bella.

A cheesy, saucy BBQ chicken flatbread you can make in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick supper that tastes like it took hours.
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20-Minute Grilled Basil Pesto Chicken with Charred Tomatoes and Avocado

Juicy grilled chicken meets sweet, charred tomatoes and creamy avocado for a fresh flavor explosion. Quick, simple, and so satisfying.
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3 Ingredient Crockpot BBQ Chicken Wings

Only three ingredients and your slow cooker do the work. These BBQ chicken wings are smoky, saucy, and perfect for easy entertaining or game day.
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30-Minute Creamy Chicken Corn and Pasta

Bowtie pasta, seasoned chicken chunks, and crispy bacon come together in a creamy, comforting dish everyone will love. Simple to make and full of flavor.
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4 Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken with Stuffing

Just four ingredients make this slow cooker chicken and stuffing recipe a busy night lifesaver. Minimal prep, maximum flavor, and perfect for a home-cooked meal.
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Air fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders

Juicy chicken tenders wrapped in crispy bacon and cooked in the air fryer. Ready in minutes, this recipe is perfect for a quick, flavor-packed snack or meal.
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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

Spicy blackened chicken pairs with crunchy air fryer croutons for a fresh, flavorful Caesar salad you can make in minutes.
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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings

Juicy, tender chicken thighs with a flavorful Everything Bagel seasoning crust. Ready in just 20 minutes, these thighs are perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
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Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer Bruschetta Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Chicken, tomatoes, and provolone cheese come together for this Italian-inspired stuffed chicken. Easy to make in the air fryer for a quick dinner with big flavor.
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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders

Crispy, spicy, and healthier than the fried version. These buffalo chicken tenders are perfect for an easy appetizer or main dish everyone will love.
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Air Fryer Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Tender on the inside, crunchy on the outside, and full of flavor. This air fryer buttermilk fried chicken is a fast and delicious alternative to classic fried chicken.
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Air Fryer Cajun Chicken

A cooked chicken leg quarter on a white plate, garnished with parsley, next to a red checkered napkin and gold utensils on a wooden table. — Air Fryer Cajun Chicken. Photo credit: Low Calorie Eating.

Tender chicken with bold Cajun seasoning, cooked perfectly in the air fryer. Quick, spicy, and packed with flavor for a weeknight dinner or meal prep.
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