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My Favorite Roast Chicken Recipe for Cozy Fall Evenings When the air turns crisp and the evenings arrive a little earlier, I find myself turning back to comforting, oven-baked meals. One of my all-time favorites is roast chicken. It’s simple to prepare, yet it fills the house with the most inviting aroma and delivers a meal that feels both homey and special. This is my go-to roast chicken recipe — one you'll return to again and again when you want a meal that’s flavorful, satisfying, and just a little indulgent. With just a few pantry staples, plus optional fresh herbs, you’ll have a chicken that’s crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and completely irresistible.

One-Pan Marry Me Chicken  Are you looking for a new recipe to shake up your dinner routine? Whether you’re cooking for two or feeding a family, Marry Me Chicken is a cozy, creamy one-skillet meal that’s earned its charming name for good reason. Internet legend has it that this dish is so downright delicious that it has inspired more than a few marriage proposals. Take one bite and you’ll understand why! The tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a Parmesan cream sauce come together in under 40 minutes!  This one-pan recipe is perfect for weeknights, Sunday suppers, or when you want to serve up a little something special without a lot of fuss.

Summertime is the perfect season to showcase the bounty of fresh produce available in local markets and gardens. This delicious and easy-to-make one-pan tomato feta chicken dish is a perfect example of how to take advantage of seasonal ingredients and create a flavorful meal that's sure to impress. This yummy dish was inspired by my end-of-summer garden bounty and combines the classic flavors of tomatoes, feta cheese, and chicken into a simple, satisfying dish. By cooking everything in a single pan, you'll save time on cleanup and enjoy a hassle-free meal.  Chicken Thighs with Tomatoes, Zucchini, and Feta Whether you're hosting a dinner party or just looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, this recipe is easily scalable to fit your needs. And don't forget to serve it with a side of crusty bread to soak up all the delicious juices.

You can unlock a world of delicious possibilities with deboned chicken thighs easily customizing your meals and saving money in the process. Deboned thighs can be stuffed, rolled, pounded thin for cutlets, or simply pan-seared for a quick and flavorful meal. There's no need to pay extra for boneless chicken thighs! This quick and easy tutorial shows you exactly how to debone chicken thighs yourself at home! You'll need just a few minutes and a sharp knife to unlock a pocketful of savings and versatile boneless chicken dishes. Eight Easy Steps to Debone Chicken Thighs You'll be amazed at just how easy it is to remove the bone from a chicken thigh and you'll appreciate the savings you'll realize for your food budget!

Today I'm sharing a healthy chicken piccata recipe that offers an alternative to  my chicken weeknight piccata recipe . This is a healthier, lower-carb, and keto-friendly version for all of you looking for easy, healthier, weeknight dinners. I have always been passionate about chicken piccata.  It is one of my favorite meals and has been on my weekly meal rotation forever! Chicken Piccata: Low-Carb and Keto-Friendly This keto-friendly chicken piccata is a dream come true for those looking for a flavorful and satisfying low-carb meal. Here's why you'll love this recipe:

What's for dinner tonight?  If you are craving a flavorful, healthy, and super quick dinner that transports you straight to the sunny shores of the Mediterranean, I've got your back. Today, I'm sharing a recipe that's as delicious as it is easy:  Mediterranean Chicken Cutlets with Spinach, Artichokes, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes Now, before you get intimidated by "Mediterranean," let me assure you, this recipe is anything but complicated. It requires minimal prep, comes together in less than 30 minutes, and is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something satisfying without the fuss.

Are you tired of the same old chicken dishes you've been making week after week?  Are you looking for an easy dinner recipe that tastes like you spent all afternoon preparing it?   This easy Skillet Mediterranean Chicken dish is just that recipe. It's full of all the Italian flavors you love with the added benefit of being low carb. Easy Italian Skillet Chicken Dinner (This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience.) Skillet Mediterranean Chicken I knew I had a winner when my oldest son, a pretty opinionated presence at my dinner table, told me this was "one pretty fabulous dinner".  Who can argue with that?

It's the new year and we all know that means a period of self-reflection and perhaps, resolutions and goals.   This low-carb, keto-friendly skinny chicken parmesan recipe will help you with any healthy eating goals you may have. Chicken Parmesan: Healthy, Low Carb and Keto-Friendly This low-carb version of Chicken Parmesan replaces the usual breading with Parmesan cheese.  The result is a Chicken Parmesan dinner that won't disappoint. Reasons to Love This Chicken Parmesan Recipe With approximately five net carbs per serving this dinner will support your health goals in the new year without sacrificing flavor. Replacing the traditional breading with a Parmesan cheese coating preserves all the flavor you love in Chicken Parmesan. You can check out my traditional Chicken Parmesan recipe if you would prefer that. The chicken is moist and flavorful. Your family may not even notice you changed the recipe.  This recipe can easily be ...

 Are you wondering how to make crispy chicken wings?  It's easy if you have an air fryer. Here's my recipe for crispy air fryer chicken wings that are ready for any dipping sauce you wish to serve them with. 

Are you looking for a boneless chicken breast recipe that will excite your taste buds?   If you are a fan of jalapeno poppers, this bacon-wrapped jalapeno popper stuffed chicken recipe made with boneless chicken breasts and topped with barbecue sauce is for you. A Tasty Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken Recipe A Bacon-wrapped and Barbecue Sauce-topped Chicken Breast with a Jalapeno Cheese Filling Reasons to Love this Stuffed Chicken Recipe: This recipe is completely flexible.  You can easily prepare these chicken breasts for one person or twenty people. For ease, this recipe can be prepared in advance.  That makes it a good meal to prepare for guests. You can even freeze the prepared jalapeno popper chickens to have them on hand for your weeknight meal planning. You can easily make this a low-carb or keto  meal by using the right ingredients. Be sure to choose a no sugar barbecue sauce or omit the barbecue sauce altogether. The rest of the ingredien...

Do you love lemon? My love of anything lemon-flavored applies to Main dishes as well as desserts.  One of my favorite dinner choices is chicken piccata. Chicken piccata is a winner in my book because it has both lemon and capers for added flavor. Weeknight Chicken Piccata This Weeknight Chicken Piccata is a recipe I have made for years and years for my family.  I call it Weeknight Chicken Piccata because it is very quick and easy.  It's simple and delicious meals like this that can make your weeknight dinners special. This post contains affiliate shopping links. I will be compensated when you shop with these links. Weeknight Chicken Piccata You can come home after a long day of work and have this yummy dinner on the table in 30 minutes.  I kid you not!  You'll feel like you are treating yourself with this meal after a long day at work.  It is delightful to look at and just as delightful to eat.

Are you looking for a recipe to break you out of your chicken rut? This sauced-up chicken thighs recipe will do that.  The mushroom-onion cream sauce elevates boneless chicken thighs to a lip-smacking level of yumminess your family will thank you for. Chicken Thighs in Mushroom-Onion Cream Sauce This post contains affiliate links for your convenience.  I receive compensation to help support publishing this blog when you shop with these links. Smothered Chicken Thighs Caramelized onions are one of the keys to the amazing flavor of this chicken dish. Yes, they take a little time and effort.  You may be tempted to rush this step in the preparation process, but taking the time to caramelize the onion will add a great depth of color and flavor to the end result. Please don't rush this step.

Comfort food has been a favorite on my menu lately.  You know this if you've been following along regularly.  Trying times call for comfort food, don't you agree? Chicken pot pie has been on my menu rotation lately.  It's been an easy meal to prepare and oh, so comforting to eat.  You’ll be surprised just how easy it is to make chicken pot pie from scratch.   Weeknight Chicken Pot Pie Here are some keys to an easy, yummy chicken pot pie.

You can make a perfect roast chicken. Roasting a whole chicken at home is easy. Follow a few basic steps and you'll know how to roast a perfect chicken every time.      If you are a regular reader here at Just One Donna, you know I'm all about food that is delicious, easy to prepare, and good for you.  A roasted chicken fits all of those requirements.  What's more, the leftovers will be great for additional meals during the week. Easy Oven-Roasted Chicken We use affiliate links and receive a small compensation to support publishing this blog when you shop. Donna's Easy Roasted Chicken Getting into the habit of roasting a chicken every weekend is just good meal management for busy people.  Having a roasted chicken in your fridge means you'll always have the start of a delicious meal ready to go.  Leftovers are easily turned into a delicious chicken salad, chicken soup, chicken tacos, chicken pot pie, and more. Those grocery store rotisse...

You might think from all the recipes you see posted on Just One Donna that cooking is my favorite thing to do.  I like to cook when I have the time to devote to my favorite recipes, but I have a lot going on in my life, and time to cook is often sacrificed. When I'm pressed for time, cooking frustrates me. Does this sound like you? I am committed to preparing as much of what we eat myself.  I believe that you should know what goes into the food you put in your body. That means that we seldom eat prepared foods and restaurant meals are only occasional.  This means that when I am pressed for time, I turn to my freezer.  The two meals you will always find in my freezer, ready to heat and serve, are my Italian Stuffed Peppers and my Easy Freezer Chicken Parmesan. Two Make Ahead Meals Your Family will Love Our Two Favorite Freezer Dinners Get the Italian Stuffed Peppers Recipe:   Italian Stuffed Peppers Get the Chicken Parmesan Recipe:   Freeze...

Does your family like chicken for dinner?  Chicken is a dinner favorite at my house.  In the past few years, I have been cooking more and more of our family dinners using boneless chicken thighs. I think chicken thighs are more flavorful than chicken breasts so I started substituting chicken thighs in many recipes where I previously used chicken breasts.   My family prefers our favorite chicken dishes with chicken thighs. Now I find myself thinking about how many ways I can use chicken thighs. Crispy Boneless Chicken Thighs Crispy Boneless Chicken Thighs With only five ingredients, this recipe for oven-baked chicken thighs only takes a couple of minutes to prepare. That makes this recipe perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.

Chicken Parmesan is a favorite dinner in the Just One Donna house because it is a delicious dish that can satisfy your cravings for Italian food. It's also easy to make at home with simple ingredients you probably have in your pantry.  But what if you don't have time to cook on a busy weeknight? Don't worry, you can make Chicken Parmesan ahead of time and freeze it for later. I like to prepare Chicken Parmesan to have on hand in my freezer for those busy weeknights when we might be tempted to head to a restaurant instead of eating at home.  How to Make Freezer Chicken Parmesan for Busy Nights This post contains affiliate links.  I receive a small compensation when you shop using these links Easy Freezer Chicken Parmesan for Dinner Chicken Parmesan, also known as Chi...

Fans of chicken wings are always in search of a new wing recipe.  There are many tasty chicken wing recipes around, but this recipe for baked Chinese chicken wings is the one I settled on as my signature wing recipe.  I've been making this recipe for chicken wings for many years.  It is adapted from a recipe I cut from a newspaper when I was first married.  This recipe has survived the test of time and still, it remains a favorite in my family. These wings are also low-carb.  Yay! The Best Chinese Chicken Wings This post contains affiliate links.  When you shop using these links I received a small compensation. Chinese Chicken Wings You can start with either fresh or frozen chicken wings. When you buy fresh chicken wings, you will most likely get whole wings in packages of approximately three pounds, or more.  You will need to separate the wings using your best knife.  I like to use my favorite santoku kitchen knife for th...