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    Home » Recipes » Recipe Roundups

    20 Easy 4-Ingredient Chicken Recipes

    Published: Apr 17, 2023 by Kelsey Smith

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    Four chicken recipes: chicken sandwich, chicken thighs, whole chicken, and chicken breast

    These easy 4-ingredient chicken recipes use simple ingredients and are perfect for a busy weeknight to feed the whole family.

    There are many different ways to make an easy meal out of different cuts of chicken. Boneless skinless chicken breasts are a go-to in my house, but chicken thighs are a favorite for moist and juicy chicken.

    You will love these recipes because...

    • Cooking time: Head to the 30-minute meals below for a fast dinner recipe.
    • Easy dinner recipes: Perfect for busy people who want a nice hot meal
    • Basic ingredients: With only four ingredients, you'll spend less time in the kitchen.

    Four ingredients or less: Generally, salt, pepper, water, cooking oils, and optional garnishes or side dishes don't count toward the total ingredient count since these are either common ingredients or optional additions.

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    4-Ingredient Crockpot Chicken served on egg noodles
    Bite of 4-Ingredient Crockpot Chicken on a fork
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    • 30-Minute Meals
    • Slow Cooking
    • Instant Pot
    • Air Fryer
    • Whole Chicken
    • 5 Ingredients or Less
    • FAQ
    • Food Safety
    • 💬 Comments

    30-Minute Meals

    For a really simple recipe, bookmark these family favorite meals for a busy night.

    Apricot Glazed Chicken

    Apricot glazed chicken is a quick and easy meal ready in under 20 minutes made with boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, apricot jam, fresh ginger, and apple cider vinegar.

    Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders

    These garlic parmesan chicken tenders are made with chicken tenderloins, mayo, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and salt for an easy dinner in under 30 minutes.

    Chorizo Chicken

    Add some spice and flavor to your meals with this super easy one pan chicken skillet recipe. Simple to make, this chorizo chicken is ready to serve in around 30 minutes.

    Bacon Wrapped Cranberry Brie Stuffed Chicken Breasts

    These delicious cranberry brie stuffed chicken breasts are simple to make, and loaded with brie cheese and cranberry sauce before being wrapped in bacon.
    Juicy Cast Iron Chicken Breasts

    Juicy Cast Iron Chicken Breasts

    This cast iron chicken breast recipe makes perfect pan-roasted chicken breasts in under 30 minutes. A cast iron skillet is all you need.

    Spicy Italian Barbecue Grilled Chicken

    Chicken breast is marinated in italian dressing, barbecue sauce, and hot sauce for 24 hours and then grilled until it’s cooked and juicy. It’s sweet, savory, spicy and so good.

    Slow Cooking

    The slow cooker is one of my favorite kitchen tools because you can set it and forget it. Slow cookers cook your food low and slow, so you can set it up in the morning, and dinner is warm and ready with little effort.

    Crockpot chicken is especially good if you want shredded chicken. I use a Crockpot 6-Quart Cook and Carry.

    4-Ingredient Crockpot Chicken served over egg noodles

    Onion Soup Mix Chicken

    Try this easy 4-ingredient Crockpot chicken recipe. With chicken breasts, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and dry onion soup mix, it's a flavorful meal with minimal effort. Enjoy this on its own or serve over egg noodles, white rice, or broccoli.

    Slow Cooker Crack Chicken

    This crack chicken is creamy ranch flavored chicken that’s cooked in the crock pot until tender. An easy slow cooker recipe that contains 4 ingredients or less.
    Slow Cooker Pesto Ranch Chicken

    Slow Cooker Pesto Ranch Chicken

    Dump-and-go with this quick, easy recipe using jarred pesto and ranch dressing mix.
    Shredded zesty Italian BBQ chicken.

    Zesty Italian BBQ Chicken Slow Cooker Recipe

    Shredded slow cooker chicken with BBQ sauce and zesty Italian dressing, perfect for BBQ chicken sandwiches and sliders.

    Slow Cooker Maple Dijon Chicken

    This crockpot maple dijon chicken is an easy, hands-off dinner made with boneless, skinless chicken breasts and a few kitchen staples.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks

    These slow cooker chicken drumsticks are coated in a spice rub and barbecue sauce, then cooked to tender perfection in the crock pot.
    Slow Cooker Chicken with Stuffing

    Slow Cooker Chicken with Stuffing

    This 4-ingredient slow cooker chicken with stuffing recipe is filling and flavorful. All you need is 10 minutes to prep and the slow cooker does the rest.

    Instant Pot

    An electric pressure cooker is a great addition to your kitchen. It can cut down on cooking time and is a great way to make one-pot meals. The best part of an Instant Pot meal is you can sauté veggies, brown your meat, and pressure cook all in one. I use the Instant Pot Duo 6-Quart.

    Instant Pot Salsa Chicken

    No more complicated recipes. Only 4 ingredients and you’ve got the perfect Instant Pot Salsa Chicken: frozen chicken breasts, taco seasoning, salsa, and chicken broth. Perfect for beginners. This is an easy pantry meal through and through.

    Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken

    This Instant Pot BBQ pulled chicken recipe is a family favorite and is so easy to make, makes great leftover pulled chicken, and tastes fantastic. This is the best way to make a big batch of shredded chicken.

    Air Fryer

    An air fryer is a countertop convection oven. It preheats incredibly quickly because of the circulating air and small oven size, so it cuts down on cooking time dramatically. There are basket-style air fryers and oven-style air fryers.

    Air Fryer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

    Enjoy these tasty air fryer boneless skinless chicken thighs with herbs and spice for an easy weeknight dinner.

    Quick Air Fryer Chicken Wings

    These Air Fryer chicken wings are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and best of all, they’re a breeze to make. This is also a great recipe for game day.

    Air Fryer Pesto Chicken

    Full of flavor and so easy to make, enjoy these juicy air fryer pesto chicken thighs as a quick weeknight dinner idea.

    Whole Chicken

    Making a whole chicken is an affordable option as long as you make use of all of the different chicken cuts. Here are some tips for cooking a whole chicken.

    4-Ingredient Roast Chicken Dinner

    Easy and with almost zero prep, this 4-ingredient roast chicken dinner is sure to become a new family favourite. A fail-proof juicy whole roast chicken recipe that lets the oven do all the work.

    Roasted Lemon Chicken

    This roasted lemon chicken, or pollo a limone, is a classic Italian recipe that makes the juiciest and most flavorful chicken. The lemons are pierced and cooked inside the chicken so the lemon juice releases as it cooks.

    5 Ingredients or Less

    Love these 4-ingredient chicken recipes? Try some of these easy recipes with less than 5 ingredients.

    • Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream with a cherry on top
      Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream
    • Ninja Creami Oreo Protein Ice Cream
      Ninja Creami Oreo Protein Ice Cream
    • Ninja Creami Vanilla Protein Ice Cream
      Ninja Creami Vanilla Protein Ice Cream
    • Instant Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs
      Instant Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs

    FAQ

    What are some different ways to cook chicken?

    Chicken can be roasted in the oven, cooked in an air fryer, instant pot, or a slow cooker, grilled, pan-fried, sous vide, poached, and more.

    Food Safety

    • Always wash your hands before and after handling raw chicken.
    • Chicken should reach a minimum internal temperature of 165°F (73.9°C).
    • Refrigerate any leftovers promptly and store them in an airtight container with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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    About Kelsey Smith

    I am a freelance content writer by day, mommy by night, and a blogger in between. I live in Knoxville, Tennessee with my husband, Xavier. When I'm not working, you might find me here, sharing comfort food recipes.

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    1. Ambet says

      May 04, 2023 at 2:16 pm

      Thank you for this chicken recipe round up!! I'm excited to try many of the recipes!

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