40 Fancy Chicken Recipes Everyone Will Love
Dress your best bird up for dinner with the right ingredients.
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Although quick weeknight meals keep us going, it's handy to have a few "fancy" recipes in your back pocket for when company comes to visit. Whether you're looking for a recipe to celebrate a special occasion like an anniversary or birthday or you just want something out-of-the-ordinary for a date night at home, these dishes show you that it doesn't take much to get chicken dressed up for a fancy dinner. While these recipes may look fit for royalty, most are quite easy to make. Feast your eyes on this list of fancy chicken recipes to make your next chicken dinner a real winner.
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Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Host Hack: To make any dish company-worthy, wrap it in prosciutto.
Roasted Spatchcock Chicken
Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Though it may look intimidating, spatchcocking a chicken is one of the easiest and most effective techniques for roasting a chicken. This recipe lays down the basics for a delicious, impressive dinner tonight.
Chicken Scallopini
A creamy, decadent sauce is paired with tender chicken in this tried-and-true recipe. Choose a white wine you love to drink to toss in the recipe and enjoy the rest of the bottle with your meal.
Buttermilk Alfredo Chicken Spinach Pasta
Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Once again, we're making rotisserie chicken the star of the show. With the added vibrant flavor of buttermilk, we love this Southern take on a weeknight favorite.
Lemon Roast Chicken With Rainbow Carrots
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Cooked on a bed for colorful rainbow carrots and lemon slices, this citrusy roasted chicken will wow your party guests.
Asparagus-Stuffed Chicken
Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Kelsey Moylan, Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke
Asparagus, bell pepper, and Gruyere cheese are just a few of the ingredients that turn your average boneless, skinless chicken breasts into a delicious meal.
Chicken Schnitzel With Carrot And Cabbage Slaw
Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell
Simple to prepare, these crispy chicken cutlets are dramatic to serve thanks to the vibrantly flavored (and colored!) fast-fix slaw.
Cast-Iron Chicken Piccata
Break out the cast-iron for a dish that's just the thing to serve company. Plate with angel hair pasta.
Lemon Chicken Pasta
Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
Elegant in its simplicity, this crispy, creamy chicken dinner will make a big impression at your next dinner party.
French Onion Chicken Casserole
Stacy Allen; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower
Make the delicious soup a heartier meal tonight with this French onion chicken casserole. This rich and creamy recipe creates a wonderful dish for entertaining or a simple yet elevated weeknight meal.
Marry Me Chicken
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
With a simple sauce made from cream, white wine, and sun-dried tomatoes, this fancy chicken dish is so good it has been known to invite proposals!
Fancy Chicken Under A Brick
Fancy doesn't have to mean complicated. This easy dish turns heads with its classic technique and nostalgic flavor.
Chicken Cannelloni With Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce
Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
This classic Italian dish is a visually stunning meal that will be loved by guests of all ages. The silky sauce and hearty stuffed noodles are a truly satisfying combination for a more elevated dinner.
Chicken And Biscuit Pot Pie
If you thought pot pie wasn't special enough for company, think again. Herb-lacquered biscuits dress this comforting dish up for guests.
Lemon-Rosemary-Garlic Chicken And Potatoes
Becky Luigart Stayner
A few sprigs of rosemary, two sliced lemons, and 10 cloves of smashed garlic turn your everyday chicken and potatoes into a refined dinner-party-ready dish. Did we mention this recipe has only three steps?
Orange-Rosemary Roast Chicken
This sheet pan supper is full of refined flavors that are sure to impress your dinner party guests. It's vibrant colors will make it stand out on a plate, too.
Tarragon Chicken Salad
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Elevate your standard chicken salad with this tarragon twist. The crunch from the pecans, apples, and onions is beautifully balanced with the bold lemon and tarragon dressing.
Key West Chicken
Will Dickey
This gorgeous grilled chicken recipe gives you all the flavors of the beach. With a tart and sweet marinade, these chicken breasts end up as a bright, bold dish for dinner tonight.
Roasted Chicken Caesar Salad
We reinvented the classic Caesar Salad by roasting romaine to give it a char-grilled touch. Store-bought dressing also gets a makeover in this fun recipe.
Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole
If you've ever had the pleasure of attending a Southern holiday or party, you already know this famous dish belongs on this list.
Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Leeks and Mushrooms Recipe
Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke
Everyone's favorite Chicken Pot Pie starts with a store-bought puff pastry sheet. For this recipe, you bake a whole chicken stuffed with lemon, garlic, and onion to add a depth of flavor that's too delicious to pass up.
Crispy Chicken Thighs With Roasted Radishes
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
We've transformed your everyday fried chicken into a dish that you'll be proud to serve family and friends. Not a fan of radishes? Replace with greens of your choice.
Chicken Caprese Pasta
Freshness and sophistication meet in this light pasta dish. Depth of flavor is added through pesto, tomatoes, and other bright flourishes.
Cajun Chicken Cassoulet
Try this Southern spin on a French classic. To add flavor, we added Cajun smoked sausage, seasonings, and sliced okra.
Chicken Thighs With Tomato-Caper Sauce
Make this oh-so-easy recipe with Chicken Thighs and a simple yet powerful Tomato-Caper Sauce.
Chicken Risotto with Spring Vegetables
Risotto is a restaurant staple that's worth trying at home. We make this the main dish by adding fresh vegetables, chicken, and herbs.
Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breasts
Served over a Dijon-spiked mayonnaise sauce, these bacon-wrapped chicken breasts will win over the most finicky of diners.
Roast Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Apples
Serving an entire roast chicken might be one of the most daunting yet satisfying things a home cook ever whips up. For a unique touch, we added sweet potatoes and Granny Smith apples.
Crispy Onions and Parmesan Chicken-Broccoli Casserole
Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis
The ingredients in this casserole might not seem very interesting at first glance. However, combine the precooked microwaveable brown rice with rotisserie chicken and fried onions to make a wow-worthy casserole.
Chicken Alouette
Anything's elaborate when it's wrapped in puff pastry. Serve with a side of green beans or a light side salad.
Chicken Cutlets With Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
Elevate your average dinner by tossing chicken cutlets in a flavorful sauce. The total time to make this dish is a mere 25 minutes, which makes this recipe easy for any night of the week.
Baked Chicken Roulade
The beauty of this recipe will have everyone thinking you spent hours in the kitchen cooking. In reality, this beautiful dish is a flash in the pan.
Chicken Lombardy
This cheesy chicken recipe is an elevated version of the crowd-favorite Chicken Marsala. Make sure to pound the chicken to ensure the perfect, tender bite every time.
Lemon Chicken Thighs
Lemon adds extra flavor to these bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs that makes this recipe worthy of any event you may have coming up. The skin acts as a sponge to soak up all that lemony goodness.
Lemon Pepper Roasted Chicken
Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Dinner guests love a nostalgic recipe, and this one delivers with classic Southern flair.
One-Pan Chicken with Lemon, Olives, and Artichokes
A Mediterranean medley, this beautifully bright dish brings flavor to the table in a refreshing way. We love serving this with pearl couscous.
Chicken-and-Quinoa Salad with Pepper Jelly Dressing
This dish only takes 15 minutes to assemble and is perfect for serving for lunch or on a warm summer night.
Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore with Spaghetti
We love a slow cooker dinner for a cozy night in, and this recipe feels a little more dressed up than your average weeknight supper.
Lemon Barbecue Chicken
Barbecue can be fancy, too—this easy, tasty recipe upgrade is all the proof you need.
Chicken Parmesan Casserole
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
Nothing satisfies quite like a cheesy, saucy chicken parm. This cozy casserole version is easy to prepare but definitely fancy enough to serve to good friends.
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