16 Kid-Friendly Chicken Dinners Grown-Ups Will Love, Too

Crispy chicken plus marinara sauce and melty cheese — what’s not to love? Add some pasta and a veggie, and you’ve got a hearty, family-friendly meal.

A hit with kids and parents alike, this buttery, garlicky, cheesy dish is perfect for serving with roasted broccoli or lemony tortellini.

This flavor-packed sheet pan dinner is Kelli's, our Culinary Producer, family’s most requested dinner. It's got super-juicy chicken flavored with a Greek-inspired lemon and garlic rub, plus a medley of vegetables, and creamy feta. There’s also minimal chopping and prep — and once it goes in the oven, cooking is totally hands-off.

This riff off the classic comfort dish comes together quickly with store-bought biscuits, making it an easy weeknight staple. In fact, the canned biscuits are the biggest sell for executive editor Lauren Miyashiro's eldest daughter.

Skip the drive-thru and make this iconic kids meal at home.

The most intensely flavorful marinade makes this chicken dish a winner everytime. Your kids will definitely be asking for second helpings. Plus, the chicken cooks in just 10 minutes.

A twist on the classic breaded dish, this meal comes together in just one-skillet and is so saucy, cheesy, and delicious, your family will ask for it time and time again.

One-pan recipe for the win! Store-bought ingredients like Ritz crackers and cream of chicken soup mean you can prep it quickly. Shred a rotisserie chicken if you want to feed the fam even faster.

A one-way ticket to pleasing kids of all ages, these homemade chicken nuggets are so good, you will be batting away those fingers before you plate them up!

This one-pot meal is low on fuss but heavy on flavor thanks to sundried tomatoes, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese.

Turn the creamy stovetop classic into baked pasta for an incredibly comforting dinner.

Few things are better than a large bowl of hearty, filling, flavorful chicken soup. Slowly simmering a whole chicken – skin and all – results in a rich and flavorful golden broth.

Consider this an oven baked chicken schnitzel that's oh-so moist and tender. Serve it with applesauce for the kids to dip their pieces into and on top of a quick green salad for grown-ups.

It doesn’t get more comforting than creamy chicken soup topped with pillow-soft dumplings. It'll easily have the whole family going back for seconds.

You don’t need a long list of ingredients to make a really flavorful meal. Juicy chicken, bursting tomatoes, melted mozzarella, and the most amazing sauce comes together in just 30 minutes — perfect for busy weeknights.

This foolproof chicken chow mein recipe comes together in just 20 minutes. It’s chock-full of flavorful chicken, crisp-tender veggies, and savory, chewy noodles, making it a complete meal the whole family will be clamoring for.

Pizza will always win with kids and adults alike. This one is especially adept at using up a few pieces of chicken, that cup of tomato sauce, the last of the bottle of barbecue sauce, and that half an onion in the fridge. Do yourself a favor and buy store-bought dough for this easy dinner.

An easy way to sneak in more veggies, this dish is perfect for when you're low on time and want to use up some pantry staples. And the sweet-savory sauce is everything.

A hearty, comforting favorite the whole family will love — plus a great way to use up leftover rotisserie chicken or even cooked roasted turkey.

This foolproof meal is packed with flavor, veggies, and a sweet-savory sauce that's sure to be a hit everytime.

The secret to our favorite take on this classic Japanese dinner? Chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts. They're super crunchy yet still juicy on the inside. We promise it'll be a crowdpleaser among kiddos and adults.

Easily a hit with kids, this pesto pasta is delicious on its own or served with a simple arugula salad or some garlicky broccolini.

These rolled tacos are fried until golden and crispy. They're just as fun to make as they are to eat.

Thanks to KFC's leaked secret spice blend and our own tried-and-true tips, this crispy chicken is even better than what you'll find at the fast food favorite. No stops on the way home from school needed.

Bursting with flavor, this oh-so-creamy pasta dish is an easy weeknight meal that'll have your family talking about it for weeks. The creamy, tomato-kissed sauce is studded with sun-dried tomatoes, smoky bacon, wisps of baby spinach, and a shower of Parm.

A quick recipe for roasted chicken and mixed vegetables that's perfect for meal prep, so all you, or your kids, have to do is heat it up for an easy mid-week dinner.

Prep all the components and toppings for these tacos, and let your kids assemble them on their own.