5 EASY Chicken Dinners you can make right now + A Chicken Sandwich Hack

In 2026, we’re all looking for ways to save money at the grocery store without sacrificing taste. These easy chicken dinner ideas focus on pantry staples and seasonal ingredients. In this video, I’m sharing five easy chicken recipes for dinner that are perfect for busy weeknights. Whether you're a beginner or just looking for budget-friendly meal ideas, these delicious chicken dishes are quick, simple, and full of flavor!
You’ll learn how to make healthy chicken recipes that take 30 minutes or less, one-pot meals to save you from doing the dishes, and high-protein, family-friendly dinners that kids will actually eat.

0:00 Intro
0:10 Lazy Chicken Cesar Sandwich Hack
4:30 Lazy Chicken Pot Pie
10:56 Chicken Cutlets
17:58 Chicken And Cabbage Stir Fry
25:06 Chicken And Rice Bake
30:59 Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Dinner

The Laziest Chicken Pot Pie Bake
2 lb rotisserie chicken
8-count can of jumbo flaky biscuits
10 oz mixed veggies
22 oz can cream of chicken condensed soup
2 3/4 cups of whole milk
salt and pepper to taste
9 x 13-inch baking dish
Bake at 350° F for 35 to 45 minutes
Separating the biscuits on half help to ensure the dough cooks through.

Chicken & Cabbage Stir-fry
1 lb chicken breast
1 large egg white
1 Tbsp Shaoxing cooking wine
1 1/2 tsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp baking soda
1 medium onion
1/2 head of cabbage
1 large carrot

SAUCE
1 cup water
1 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon powder
2 Tbsp Hoisin sauce
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp Shaoxing cooking wine
2 tsp sugar
2 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
2 tsp dark soy sauce (optional)

Chicken Cutlets EASY
1 lb chicken breast cutlets
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
2 tsp Italian seasoning herbs
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
2 large eggs
1/4 cup water (for eggs)
2 cups Panko bread crumbs
cooking oil for frying
*temp for fry oil should be at 355 degrees Fahrenheit

SALAD DRESSING
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp honey
1 garlic clove
1 Tbsp finely minced red onion
1/4 cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Chicken & Rice Bake
3 boneless skinless chicken breast (thawed)
1 Tbsp cooking oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp Montreal chicken seasoning
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried rosemary
1 cup long grain rice (rinsed)
12 oz bag mixed veggies (thawed)
10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
2 cups chicken broth
4 Tbsp unsalted butter (for baking dish)
9x13 baking dish
Bake at 375 °F covered for 45 to 50 minutes
remove from oven and set for 10 more minutes

Easy Baked BBQ Chicken
7 to 8 leg quarters
4 medium lemons
1 Tbsp Maggi seasoning sauce
2 tsp liquid smoke
2 Tbsp Montreal chicken seasoning
1 Tbsp smoked paprika
1 Tbsp onion powder
1 Tbsp garlic powder
1 1/2 cups of your favorite bbq sauce


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