16 Creamy Chicken Skillet Recipes to Make for Dinner Tonight

<p>Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle</p>

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

These creamy chicken skillet recipes are sure to deliver a mouthwatering dinner tonight when paired with your favorite veggie side and whole grain. Whether you’re in the mood for a little spice like in our Creamy Jalapeño Skillet Chicken or looking for a classic like our Creamy Balsamic Chicken & Mushroom Skillet, there’s something everyone will enjoy. These recipes are so good, you’re going to want to make one every night of the week.

Creamy Balsamic Chicken & Mushroom Skillet

<p>Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle</p>

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

The sauce in this creamy balsamic chicken and mushroom skillet recipe strikes the perfect balance of acidity and sweetness. The shallots, garlic and thyme add aroma and flavor to the dish. Thin-cut chicken cutlets are key for getting dinner on the table quickly. If you can’t find chicken cutlets, make your own: Look for boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are about 8 ounces each. Slice them in half horizontally and pound to an even thickness.

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Creamy Jalapeño Skillet Chicken

Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Gabe Greco
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Gabe Greco

These easy chicken cutlets are perfect for a weeknight dinner. A creamy jalapeño sauce coats the cutlets for a flavorful bite with a good amount of heat. Serve over rice or pasta.

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Creamy Skillet Chicken with Everything Bagel Spice & Spinach

Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Holly Raibikis
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Holly Raibikis

This cozy skillet dinner combines two favorites: chicken cutlets and everything bagel spice—and it's ready in less than 30 minutes. This meal includes a healthy portion of spinach, and a creamy sauce makes it perfect for serving over pasta or grains.

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20-Minute Creamy Chicken Skillet with Italian Seasoning

Jason Donnelly
Jason Donnelly

Chicken cutlets cook quickly and are highlighted with a creamy sauce made with tomatoes, zucchini and Italian seasoning. This recipe is sure to become a new weeknight favorite the whole family will love. Serve it with whole-wheat pasta or rice to make it a meal.

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Creamy Skillet Ranch Chicken & Broccoli

Photographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst, Prop Stylist / Holly Raibikis
Photographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst, Prop Stylist / Holly Raibikis

This crowd-pleasing dinner feeds four and can be on the table in just 30 minutes. To top it off, the creamy ranch sauce, chicken and broccoli all come together in one skillet, making cleanup just as easy as cooking.

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Skillet Buffalo Chicken

If you like Buffalo wings, you'll love this quick skillet Buffalo chicken recipe. Chicken cutlets are sautéed, then smothered in a creamy-spicy sauce. A side-salad garnish of carrots, celery and blue cheese pulls it all together.

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Creamy Lemon Skillet Chicken

Jason Donnelly
Jason Donnelly

This ultra-fast creamy lemon chicken is perfect for busy weeknights. Serve this family-friendly dinner with noodles (or zoodles, for a low-carb take) and roasted broccoli or green salad.

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Creamy Chicken, Mushroom & Spinach Skillet Casserole

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst

This spinach-packed casserole cooks on the stovetop and bakes in the same skillet for a family-friendly dinner with an easy cleanup. You can use leftover chicken and cook the pasta ahead of time to speed up the prep.

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One-Skillet Creamy French Onion Chicken

Brie Passano
Brie Passano

This easy one-skillet dinner marries the rich and savory flavor of French onion soup with chicken cutlets in a creamy, satisfying sauce. Serve with a simple green salad with homemade croutons for crunch.

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Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce for Two

Brie Passano
Brie Passano

Sun-dried tomatoes are used twice in this healthy dinner recipe: the oil from the jar is used to cook the chicken while the tomatoes are added to the cream sauce for a rich, flavorful dish. This recipe was adapted from our popular Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce to serve two instead of four.

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Creamy Maple-Dijon Chicken Cutlets

Brie Passano
Brie Passano

These creamy maple-Dijon cutlets are the perfect combination of sweet and savory from the mustard and maple syrup. Pull together a simple side dish and you'll have a satisfying dinner in 20 minutes or less.

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20-Minute Creamy Lemon-Feta Skillet Chicken

Brie Passano
Brie Passano

Quick-cooking chicken cutlets are smothered in a creamy sauce accented by briny feta cheese, lemon and fresh herbs in this ultra-fast one-skillet dinner.

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Creamy Chicken-Tomato Skillet

Caitlin Bensel
Caitlin Bensel

Yes! You can make chicken and rice in 20 minutes. When a craving for comfort food hits and you need it in a hurry, this fast take on chicken and rice hits the spot. Stirring chopped baby spinach into warm brown rice is a smart way to get more vegetables and jazz up an otherwise plain starchy side.

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Creamy Chipotle Skillet Chicken Thighs

Smoky chipotle is the star of this one-skillet chicken thigh recipe. Great for weeknight dinners, this can be on the table in under 30 minutes. Serve with tortillas or over rice or low-carb cauliflower rice with a simple cabbage slaw.

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Creamy Garlic Skillet Chicken with Spinach

Marty Baldwin
Marty Baldwin

Quick-cooking chicken cutlets are coated in a garlic cream sauce, while spinach adds a boost of color and nutrition in this easy, one-skillet recipe.

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Creamy Lemon & Dill Skillet Chicken

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

This creamy lemon and dill skillet chicken recipe is a true crowd-pleaser and makes for a perfect weeknight dinner. Chicken cutlets cook quickly, taking this recipe from skillet to table in only 20 minutes. The drippings and fond from the pan are at the heart of the tangy, vibrant pan sauce that you serve with the chicken. Drizzle any extra over pasta, rice or mashed potatoes served on the side.

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