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7 Chicken Dinners Already Planned

Chicken is usually the safe bet.

Most families will eat it, it works with almost anything, and it’s easy to turn into completely different meals throughout the week.

This meal plan includes 7 chicken dinners plus a complete shopping list. Dinner is already figured out. Now you just need to decide which night to make each one.

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1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook 12 oz dried fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. 2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. 3. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and sauté 1-2 minutes until fragrant. 4. Pour in 1.5 cups heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened and coating the back of a spoon. 5. Stir in 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese off heat until melted and smooth. 6. Add 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken in a single layer to the skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes until warmed through. 7. Toss cooked pasta into the sauce and chicken. Stir to combine and heat through 1-2 minutes. 8. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 9. Finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
  • dried fettuccine pasta

  • olive oil

  • garlic

  • heavy cream

  • Parmesan cheese

  • rotisserie chicken

  • salt

  • black pepper

  • fresh parsley

1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering. 2. Add 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken in a single layer. Cook 3-4 minutes until warmed and lightly browned. 3. Stir in 0.5 cup BBQ sauce. Simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats chicken. 4. Toast 4 sandwich buns in a separate skillet or oven. 5. Divide BBQ chicken evenly among buns. 6. Finish with 0.5 cup coleslaw on top of chicken.
  • olive oil

  • rotisserie chicken

  • BBQ sauce

  • sandwich buns

  • coleslaw

1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. 2. Add 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken in a single layer. Cook 4-5 minutes until warmed and lightly browned. 3. Stir in 0.5 cup buffalo sauce. Simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the chicken. 4. Remove from heat. 5. Toast 4 sandwich buns. 6. Assemble sandwiches with buffalo shredded chicken and 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 7. Finish each sandwich with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley sprinkled on top.
  • olive oil

  • shredded rotisserie chicken

  • buffalo sauce

  • sandwich buns

  • cheddar cheese

  • parsley

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering. 3. Add 1 cup sliced mushrooms. Sauté 5-6 minutes until browned and moisture evaporates. 4. Add 1 clove garlic minced. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant. 5. Add 1.5 cups diced chicken breast in a single layer. Cook 4-5 minutes until heated through and lightly browned. 6. Stir in 0.5 cup cream and 0.25 cup grated cheese. Simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats spoon. 7. Transfer mixture to a baking dish. 8. Top with 0.25 cup shredded cheese. 9. Bake 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden. 10. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. 11. Finish with fresh chopped basil.
  • Chicken breast

  • Mushrooms

  • Garlic

  • Cream

  • Cheese

  • Olive oil

  • Basil

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1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika. 2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil. 3. Place chicken in a single layer and cook 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from skillet and set aside. 4. Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add mushrooms and cook 5–7 minutes until softened and lightly browned. 5. Add minced garlic and dried thyme. Cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant. 6. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Simmer 3–5 minutes. 7. Stir in heavy cream and continue simmering 5–8 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. 8. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over top. Simmer 3–5 minutes until fully heated through. 9. In a separate skillet over medium heat, sauté green beans in olive oil for 6–8 minutes until tender-crisp. Season lightly with salt and pepper. 10. Serve chicken topped with creamy mushroom sauce alongside sautéed green beans.
  • chicken breasts

  • olive oil

  • garlic

  • mushrooms

  • heavy cream

  • chicken broth (sugar-free)

  • dried thyme

  • paprika

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • green beans

1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. 2. Add 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced, in a single layer. Cook 4-5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and chicken is firm. Remove and set aside. 3. In the same skillet, add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook 30 seconds over medium heat. 4. Add 1 cup prepared basil pesto and 0.25 cup chicken broth. Stir and simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon. 5. Add 12 oz cooked penne pasta and chicken to skillet. Toss gently to combine and heat through 1-2 minutes. 6. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese. 7. Finish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil off heat.
  • boneless skinless chicken breasts

  • olive oil

  • garlic

  • basil pesto

  • chicken broth

  • penne pasta

  • Parmesan cheese

  • basil

1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. 2. Add 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced, in a single layer. Cook 4-5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and chicken is firm. Remove and set aside. 3. Add 1 cup sliced bell peppers and 1 cup sliced carrots (peeled) to the pan. Cook 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp. 4. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 tbsp minced ginger. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant. 5. Return chicken to pan. Add 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp rice vinegar. 6. Stir and simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats chicken and vegetables. 7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 8. Finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro off heat.
  • boneless skinless chicken breasts

  • olive oil

  • bell peppers

  • carrots

  • garlic

  • ginger

  • soy sauce

  • rice vinegar

  • salt

  • black pepper

  • cilantro

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