Dotdash Meredith Food Studios: Spring Chicken Dinner Recipes
Discover versatile spring chicken dinner recipes that range from quick 30-minute meals to family-friendly options like chicken primavera or easy lemon chicken soup. Many of these recipes feature lighter cooking methods such as grilling or roasting, making them perfect for the warmer weather. Incorporating seasonal spring vegetables like asparagus, carrots, snap peas, and tender salad greens, these recipes infuse your favorite chicken dishes with bright, lively flavors. Find your go-to chicken recipe for springtime here and embrace the bounty of the season.
Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts
“Fast, easy, and delicious,” says Chef John. “By ‘pan-roasting,’ you can easily monitor the internal temp. Leaving the skin on adds a lot of flavor and much-needed moisture.” View Recipe
Penne with Chicken and Asparagus
“A light but super-tasty pasta dish, with fresh asparagus cooked in broth with sautéed garlic and seasoned chicken,” says Allrecipes community member LAUREL B. View Recipe
Greek Lemon Chicken Soup
“This Greek lemon chicken soup is a perfect introduction to a full Greek meal or a hearty bowlful for a meal in itself,” says Allrecipes community member Shelley Ross. “Serve with fresh pita triangles, and you’ll be sure to please your guests!” View Recipe
Easy Chicken Primavera
“If my family could give this six stars, we would,” raves reviewer fabeveryday. “The kids especially loved it and couldn’t wait to eat it after the way it smelled while cooking. I served it over angel hair pasta.” View Recipe
Almond Chicken Salad
Serve a simple main dish salad with sugar snap peas, fresh cilantro, spring onions, and bell peppers, dressed with a tangy teriyaki-style dressing. It’s a great choice for leftover chicken. View Recipe
Chicken Soup
“This was quick and easy to make, warm, and yummy,” says reviewer Wendy Tang, “I stir-fried my cubed chicken with some olive oil and salt for taste.” View Recipe
Chicken Asparagus Casserole
“Great in the spring when asparagus first comes in and you can get it fresh,” says reviewer KMSMOKEY. View Recipe
Chicken and Olives
“The sharp, briny bite of olives is the dominant flavor here, which is why it pairs so well with chicken breast,” says Chef John. View Recipe
Chicken Asparagus Roll-Ups
“Very flavorful chicken and asparagus dish with almost a hollandaise-inspired flavor with a little crunch from the Panko breadcrumbs,” says Allrecipes member Monica. “Quick and easy to prepare, the presentation is simple yet elegant. Great served with artichokes!” View Recipe
Chef John’s Chicken à la King
“Chicken à la King is one of my favorite classic comfort foods,” says Chef John. “This recipe is easy to adapt—you can make it thicker or thinner by changing
Reviewer Cally describes the sauce as sweet and juicy from the apples and grapes, slightly savory from the tarragon, crunchy from the pecans and celery, and lightened with yogurt. Allrecipes community member lutzflcat recommends serving this fruity chicken salad over lettuce. Another delicious recipe is the Air-Fried Peruvian Chicken Drumsticks with Green Crema from Dotdash Meredith Food Studios. The “green crema” sauce made with spinach, lime, jalapeño, and cilantro gives these drumsticks a fresh flavor. For a different twist, try the Grilled Pesto Chicken Kabobs by Kim’s Cooking Now. Marinating the kabobs in pesto sauce makes them extra juicy and flavorful. If you’re looking for a simple and delicious recipe, the Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken from Dotdash Meredith Food Studios is a great option. Seasoned with lemon zest, garlic, oregano, and Parmesan cheese, these chicken thighs come out juicy and tender when cooked in the air fryer. For more culinary inspiration, check out ALLRECIPES’ article on their best boneless chicken thigh recipes, side dishes for chicken, and their entire collection of chicken recipes.
