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Chicken dinners to cook right now

Published 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,

Chicken shows up in my everyday cooking more than almost anything else — partly because it’s versatile, but mostly because it’s one of the easiest ways for me create a satisfying dinner without a lot of planning.

I pulled together a handful of favorite chicken recipes from the archive to share with you, along with a new one I just published that exceeded my expectations — baked chicken with leeks and potatoes, where the vegetables cook right underneath the chicken and soak up all the savory juices. They’re all straightforward to make, but each one has a little technique behind it that makes the final dish especially good.

If you try one of these recipes, I’d love to hear how it turns out. Did you stick to the recipe or put your own spin on it?
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Until next time,

Karen

​Baked Chicken with Leeks and Potatoes​

This recipe came together the way a lot of mine do — by looking in the fridge and working with what was there. Chicken thighs, a bag of leeks, a little Dijon and white wine turn into a super flavorful, mostly hands-off meal.

​Chicken Dijon with Greens​

Reader Barbara made this recipe on a whim because she already had the ingredients on hand — even swapping whole milk for the cream — and called it “unexpectedly excellent… so delicious!”

​Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs​

If you’ve never cooked bone-in chicken thighs this way, you’re in for a treat. A hot oven and a few pantry spices give you juicy chicken with irresistibly crispy skin — one of those simple recipes everyone should have in their back pocket.

​Slow-Cooked Chicken Cacciatore​

My version of a classic Italian chicken dinner. It's old school, but never seems to go out of style. The chicken simmers with tomatoes, mushrooms, bell peppers and herbs until the sauce is rich and savory, perfect over pasta.

P.S. If chicken is on your menu this week, you’ll find lots more ideas in the recipe archive.​
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Familystyle Food: Flavorful, laidback recipes for home cooks.

by Karen Tedesco | Professionally trained cook and recipe developer

I share well-tested, innovative yet simple food for people who love to gather around the table, using approachable ingredients and minimal effort. Life is delicious!

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