Transform your weeknight dinner routine with these easy chicken recipes

Weeknights can be busy, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice a wholesome meal. At Sanderson Farms, we know that families want both nutrition and convenience on the table—especially during the back-to-school season.  

That’s why we’ve put together our favorite easy, weeknight chicken recipes, that are high in protein and designed to simplify dinner without skimping on flavor. Whether you’re feeding hungry kids, meal prepping for the week, or just looking for new dinner ideas, these recipes are here to help you make the most of every meal. 

There’s nothing more frustrating than spending time and ingredients cooking a meal only for it to be refused by your picky little ones. With our family-friendly chicken recipes, you can put a fresh—and healthier—spin on some kid’s menu classics by adding new flavors and packing in the protein.  

Try these high-protein, crowd-pleasing chicken recipes:  

If you’re like us, one of the biggest deterrents from cooking is the dreaded clean up time. Cooking nutritious dishes with multiple cooking steps and ingredients often means a stack of dirty pots and pans overflowing in the sink. Minimize the post-mealtime kitchen mess with fewer dishes and faster cleanup, while maximizing flavor with these nutrient-packed one-pan chicken recipes meals that feed the whole family.  

Family time is precious, but between work, school, and kids’ activities, evenings are the only time during the week for uninterrupted family time together. With these “one-pot” chicken recipes, creating quick, delicious, high-protein meals is a breeze. Spend 10-15 minutes meal prepping, then throw your chicken in a pot for an hour while you spend your time doing things that matter with the people you love.  

Shake up your meal rotation and dive into new flavors and cuisines from all around the world (that don’t involve long cooking times!). Try these quick and easy international chicken recipes that are delicious and rich in flavor.   

Explore all our easy weeknight chicken recipes at Sanderson Farms. With simple prep, healthy protein, and family-pleasing flavors, you’ll spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying every meal together. 

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