Saving money on groceries doesn’t mean you have to skimp on flavor! These budget-friendly chicken dinners prove that you can enjoy hearty, satisfying meals without stretching your wallet. With simple ingredients and easy prep, they’re perfect for busy nights when you need something quick, delicious, and affordable. From creamy casseroles and comforting soups to slow-cooked favorites and bold, zesty flavors, this roundup has something for everyone. Discover cozy crockpot meals or quick skillet recipes that will keep your family happy and full—all without breaking the bank!

4-Ingredient Crockpot Chicken And Dressing

Four ingredient baked chicken with stuffing
4-Ingredient Crockpot Chicken And Dressing. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This simple chicken and stuffing crockpot with 4 ingredients is the perfect easy dinner that only takes 5 minutes to prep.
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Juicy And Tender Crock Pot Whole Chicken Recipe

Whole roasted chicken in the crock pot
Juicy And Tender Crock Pot Whole Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This super easy crock pot whole chicken recipe is tender, juicy and delicious. It also lowers grocery budget to roast your own chicken.
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Slow Cooker Green Chili Chicken Soup

A rustic bowl filled with a hearty white bean soup, garnished with chopped herbs, sliced jalapeños, and lime wedges. A spoon rests in the bowl. A small bowl of jalapeños is in the background on a woven placemat.
Slow Cooker Green Chili Chicken Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Green Chicken Chili with tender chicken, green salsa, beans, and corn. A hearty, one-pot meal that’s easy to make and perfect for busy nights!
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Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe

A white baking dish filled with a baked rice dish topped with several pieces of seasoned chicken and white sauce drizzles. The dish is placed on a wooden board with fresh basil nearby, and a white and blue towel underneath.
Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Creamy chicken and rice casserole with coconut milk, jasmine rice, and savory herbs. Juicy chicken and creamy rice will become a favorite.
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Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe

Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy to make, Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe combines cheese tortellinis, tender chicken with a blend of Italian herbs in a creamy broth.
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Creamy Loaded Baked Chicken Potato Casserole

A baked casserole in a white dish, featuring diced potatoes topped with melted cheese, crispy bacon, and garnished with fresh parsley. The dish rests on a yellow and white checked cloth.
Creamy Loaded Baked Chicken Potato Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This easy loaded baked chicken potato casserole recipe features baked potatoes, chicken, and seasonings topped with bacon and cheese.
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Old Fashioned Crock Pot Chicken And Dumplings

Homemade chicken and dumplings
Old Fashioned Crock Pot Chicken And Dumplings. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Old fashioned crock pot chicken and dumplings recipe creates soft chewy dumplings, tender chicken and veggies smothered in a creamy sauce.
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Spicy Thai Chicken Recipe

thai chicken with coconut on it.
Spicy Thai Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This spicy Thai chicken recipe cooks up juicy, flavored packed chicken breasts in 30 minutes for an easy weeknight meal everyone will love.
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Spicy Honey Chicken Recipe

honey dripping on chicken
Spicy Honey Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Make this sweet and spicy honey chicken recipe for a quick weeknight dinner in less than 20 minutes. It’s sure to become a family favorite.
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Creamy Chicken Salad With Grapes

Four triangular slices of wheat bread sandwiches filled with chicken salad, grapes, and green leafy vegetables on a white plate. The plate rests on a yellow and white striped cloth.
Creamy Chicken Salad With Grapes. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This quick and easy chicken salad with grapes is packed with flavor! Made with tender chicken, juicy grapes, crunchy celery, and a creamy dressing, it’s ready in just 10 minutes.
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Curried Coconut Chicken

curry chicken
Curried Coconut Chicken. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Curried Coconut chicken is a sweet and spicy exotic-tasting dish that is an easy, crowd pleasing one pan meal.
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Rich And Creamy Cajun Smothered Chicken Recipe With Gravy

cajun chicken
Rich And Creamy Cajun Smothered Chicken Recipe With Gravy. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Using your crock pot and blending your own cajun seasoning, it’s easy to make this Cajun Smothered Chicken Recipe with rich gravy.
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Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe

Two bowls of creamy chicken gnocchi soup with carrots, celery, spinach, and herbs are placed on a red and beige cloth. One bowl has a spoon. The soup is thick and hearty, showcasing chunks of vegetables and gnocchi.
Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup recipe is easy to make in a crock pot and loaded with tender chicken, fresh spinach, and fluffy gnocchi.
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Easy Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken

A rectangular dish contains baked lemon chicken fillets, topped with lemon slices and herbs. The chicken is glazed with a sauce, and the dish is set on a yellow and white checkered cloth.
Easy Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy to make baked lemon pepper chicken combines fresh zesty lemon, mellow baked garlic, and the slightly spicy taste of black pepper.
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Creamy Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken Recipe

Mississippi chicken
Creamy Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken Recipe . Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Deliciously creamy Italian Mississippi Chicken with tender chicken breasts, spicy Italian banana peppers, & heavy cream. Quick 10-minute prep!
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Old Fashioned Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

A bowl of chicken noodle soup with wide egg noodles, shredded chicken, and fresh parsley is placed on a decorative blue and white plate. Next to the bowl is a folded white cloth with blue stripes. Three square crackers are situated on the side of the plate.
Old Fashioned Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup, made with tender chicken breasts, herbs, and veggies in a flavorful broth, perfect for low-stress, hearty meals.
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Cheesy Rotel Chicken Spaghetti (Slow Cooker)

A bowl of creamy chicken spaghetti with shredded cheddar cheese on top. Spaghetti noodles are mixed with a cheesy sauce and diced tomatoes. A fork is lifting a portion of the dish. A red napkin and small bowls are in the background.
Cheesy Rotel Chicken Spaghetti (Slow Cooker). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Cheesy Rotel Chicken Spaghetti is a creamy, slow-cooked dish with tender chicken, melty cheese, and a little spice. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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Greek Lemon Rotisserie Chicken And Rice Soup

A bowl of creamy chicken soup with peas and carrots, expertly crafted from cherished chicken recipes, garnished with lemon slices and fresh dill. The bowl rests gracefully on a blue and white patterned napkin.
Greek Lemon Rotisserie Chicken And Rice Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Greek Lemon Chicken Rice Soup is a bowl of comfort made with a rich, silky, fragrant chicken broth soup with a hint of citrus and sweet rice.
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Extra Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Crockpot Recipe

A bowl of creamy white pasta topped with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes. The dish is served on a blue ceramic plate, with a sprig of fresh parsley and a grater with cheese nearby on a checkered cloth.
Extra Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Crockpot Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Garlic Parmesan Chicken is perfect for hosting or busy day dinners because the slow cooker does all the work while you focus on creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere for your loved ones. Serve it over pasta and garnish with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes for a simple yet delicious meal that brings everyone to the table.
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Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Corn Soup

Chicken corn chowder in a bowl with bacon and sprinkled on top
Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Corn Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Crock pot chicken corn soup makes an easy meal for weeknights! It cooks up mostly unattended until you’re ready to serve it up for dinner.
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Easy Chicken And French Onion Soup Casserole

french onion chicken
Easy Chicken And French Onion Soup Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

French onion soup mix, a few pantry ingredents, chicken, and a slow cooker, you’ll have a hearty and satisfying one-pot casserole dinner.
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Cheesy French Onion Soup Chicken Casserole

A rectangular white baking dish filled with a baked dish featuring caramelized onions, melted cheese, and herbs in a rich brown sauce. The dish is set on a wooden board with a yellow cloth beside it.
Cheesy French Onion Soup Chicken Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Savory chicken thighs, caramelized onions, beefy broth, and gooey provolone cheese come together in this French Onion Chicken Casserole!
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Easy Prep Chicken With Salsa (Slow Cooker)

A white oval dish filled with shredded Mexican chicken, seasoned with spices, sits on a wooden surface. Nearby are corn tortillas, a small bowl of shredded cheese, and a dark patterned cloth.
Easy Prep Chicken With Salsa (Slow Cooker). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Salsa chicken in the slow cooker is an easy 10 minute prep, recipe for tender, flavorful shredded chicken for tacos, burritos, and more.
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Creamy Jalapeno Popper Soup With Chicken

jalapeno popper soup with bacon and cheese on top
Creamy Jalapeno Popper Soup With Chicken. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This creamy and cheesy Jalapeno Popper Soup has savory bacon, spicy jalapenos, and melty cheese, just like the classic appetizer but better.
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Slow Cooker Portobello Mushroom Chicken (Texas Roadhouse)

Texas Roadhouse chicken
Slow Cooker Portobello Mushroom Chicken (Texas Roadhouse). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Portobello Mushroom Chicken recipe is made with herb infused chicken breasts, in a creamy portobello mushrooms sauce.
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Best Chinese Salt And Pepper Chicken Wings Recipe: Crockpot

chinese wings
Best Chinese Salt And Pepper Chicken Wings Recipe: Crockpot. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy to make at home, Chinese Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings Recipe has a peppery heat with a drizzle of hot honey for sweetness. Not fried!
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Crispy Skin Air Fryer Chicken Legs Recipe (Extra Juicy)

chicken legs
Crispy Skin Air Fryer Chicken Legs Recipe (Extra Juicy). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Crispy Skin Air Fryer Chicken Legs Recipe only takes 2 min. prep and you get extra crispy skin on the outside and a juicy bite on the inside.
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Tex-Mex Chicken Taco Soup Recipe (Crock Pot Make-Ahead)

A top view of a hearty chili bowl filled with beans, corn, peppers, and topped with sour cream, cilantro, and a slice of green chili. Surrounding the bowl are tortilla chips, another bowl of chili, shredded cheese, and sour cream.
Tex-Mex Chicken Taco Soup Recipe (Crock Pot Make-Ahead). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Hearty Tex-Mex Chicken Taco Soup Recipe is an easy make- ahead soup recipe that is full of traditional Mexican seasonings and veggies.
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Quick & Delicious Instant Pot Pulled Bbq Chicken Recipe

Instant pot hold barbecue chicken sandwich with Pickles
Quick & Delicious Instant Pot Pulled Bbq Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This quick and delicious Instant Pot pulled BBQ chicken recipe is perfect for sandwiches, BBQ plates, or tacos in just 30 minutes.
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Cheesy Tortilla Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe (Slow Cooker)

chicken tortilla soup
Cheesy Tortilla Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe (Slow Cooker). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Cheesy Tortilla Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe is a rich blend of chicken, smoky fire-roasted tomatoes, and authentic Mexican spices.
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White Chili Recipe With Chicken: Crock Pot

A bowl of creamy white chicken chili topped with shredded cheese and jalapeño slices. Surrounding the bowl are tortilla chips, a small bowl of shredded cheese, and a dish of sliced jalapeños. The background is a patterned cloth.
White Chili Recipe With Chicken: Crock Pot. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy to make white chili recipe with chicken crock pot style is a creamy, mildly spicy soup with tender chicken, beans, and chili spices.
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The Easiest Creamy Chicken Salad Recipe (With Mayo)

extra creamy chicken salad on rye bread
The Easiest Creamy Chicken Salad Recipe (With Mayo). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Extra creamy chicken salad with mayo dressing, crunchy celery, and tender chicken perfectly seasoned. Ready in 15 minutes!
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Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken In Crock Pot

A white scalloped plate with creamy pasta topped with a seasoned chicken breast, garnished with lemon slices and parsley. The dish is placed on a light background with a yellow and white checkered cloth beside it.
Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken In Crock Pot. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Indulge in this Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken smothered in a rich and creamy sauce that pairs perfectly with pasta. Only 15 minutes of prep.
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Creamy Crockpot Chicken With Ranch

A plate of creamy chicken alfredo pasta garnished with shredded cheese and green onions. A fork is lifting a portion of the dish. The plate rests on a blue and white striped cloth.
Creamy Crockpot Chicken With Ranch. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Crockpot chicken with ranch is a simple, yummy recipe that combines cream cheese ranch dressing mix with tender, juicy chicken and pasta.
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Queso Chicken An Easy Week Night Recipe

Close-up of a cheesy baked dish with melted cheese and chunks of tomatoes, garnished with chopped parsley. The creamy texture and golden-brown spots give it an appetizing appearance.
Queso Chicken An Easy Week Night Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Baked Queso Chicken will be your new favorite week night meal! It’s not only QUICK and EASY, but delicious. With just a few ingredients and a special tip, you will have moist and tender chicken on the table with almost no effort.
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Homemade Teriyaki Chicken (Sweet & Savory)

A close-up of a plate with teriyaki chicken garnished with sesame seeds, accompanied by steamed broccoli. A fork rests beside the food on a striped napkin.
Homemade Teriyaki Chicken (Sweet & Savory). Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This Teriyaki Chicken recipe is tangy and savory all thanks to my homemade teriyaki sauce. Pair with fresh cooked broccoli and rice!
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Chicken Breakfast Sausage

A white plate holds several cooked sausage patties with visible seasoning. A small sprig of sage is placed on top for garnish. The plate is set on a clear glass charger, and a striped napkin lies nearby.
Chicken Breakfast Sausage. Photo credit: Simply Breakfast Recipes.

Easy chicken breakfast sausage recipe is a juicy, maple sweetened, and baked sausage. Great for meal prep or a quick breakfast.
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31 Dessert Recipes From Grandma’s Recipe Box

A plate with a slice of pink strawberry dessert topped with whipped cream, a strawberry slice, and a mint leaf sits in the foreground. In the background, a glass dish filled with more of the same dessert shows additional strawberries and whipped cream on top. Fresh strawberries and a pink striped cloth are also visible.
31 Dessert Recipes From Grandma’s Recipe Box. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Get ready to take a delicious trip down memory lane with 31 of the best desserts from Grandma’s recipe box! Each one is packed with nostalgia, comforting flavors, and that homemade touch you just can’t get from a store-bought treat. From rich, fudgy brownies to buttery pound cakes and old-fashioned pecan pie, these are the treats that filled our childhood kitchens with the sweetest aromas. Don’t miss out—scroll through and find the perfect dessert to whip up in your own kitchen today! Get All The Recipes: 31 Dessert Recipes From Grandma’s Recipe Box