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Dump dinners make busy nights easier, and chicken is the perfect protein to keep things simple and satisfying. From slow cooker meals and one-pot pastas to crowd-pleasing casseroles and sheet pan suppers, you’ll find a new favorite in this collection of our best chicken dump dinner recipes.
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Easy Slow Cooker Boursin Chicken and Pasta
Peyton Beckwith
“Hubby made this today and it was delicious,” says one Allrecipes community member. “The flavors paired perfectly and it was so creamy. Will definitely be having this regularly!”
Crock-Pot Buffalo Chicken Mac N Cheese
Peyton Beckwith
“This Crock-Pot Buffalo chicken mac ‘n cheese is a nice, spicy twist on macaroni and cheese, and the addition of chicken makes it a full meal,” says Senior Producer Nicole McLaughlin.
Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie
Morgan Glaze / Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
“LOVED THIS SOUP,” raves reviewer dotheck. “My husband actually made it in our quick pot and it was amazing. The flavor spot on. Chicken was moist and flavorful. It’s a keeper!”
Chicken, Broccoli, and Cheddar Casserole
“Tender chicken, broccoli, and cheese in a casserole equals super comfort food, but you don’t mind because it has broccoli, right?” says Allrecipes community member jamanleyx. “My grandmother passed this recipe down, and it’s a family favorite ever since! I typically serve this over rice, but it is just as good by itself.”
Easy Chicken Noodle Casserole
Photographer: Jen Causey / Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood
“This chicken noodle casserole is super easy to prep with cooked shredded chicken, condensed soups, any noodles, and cheese,” says Allrecipes community member Daniella Stevens. “Everyone I have made it for really likes it! Add frozen peas, broccoli florets, or sautéed mushrooms if you like.”
Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“We make this ALL the time,” says reviewer KRISTENF30. “It’s a no-fail recipe. You can eyeball all the ingredients and it still turns out amazing. We serve it with biscuits and veggies.”
Awesome Slow Cooker Buffalo Wings
“My husband and I LOVE hot hot wings, so we doubled on Frank’s hot buffalo sauce in [the] Crock-Pot and added a little red pepper,” says reviewer Leslie Hollis. “My husband was sweating while devouring these on Sunday.”
Slow Cooker Parmesan Garlic Chicken and Potatoes
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“My family enjoyed this meal and the leftovers,” says reviewer jansinsav. “I made my own Parm/garlic sauce—super easy to do. This dish was not spicy to us, but it wasn’t bland either. It had a good flavor.”
One-Pan Pizza Chicken
Sara Haas
“Fast, easy, delicious,” raves reviewer Mark. “I smeared two tablespoons of basil pesto on the mix before adding the cheese. The kitchen aroma was exactly like a pizza parlor. If you like pizza, try this recipe.”
Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Sesame Chicken
Jake Sternquist / Food Styling: Charlie Worthington / Prop Styling: Gabriel Greco
This sweet chili sesame chicken uses all the best parts of an Asian-inspired chicken dinner: sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, fresh ginger, and sesame oil. The result is a saucy, sweet, and spicy chicken dinner best served over noodles or rice.
Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Herb Chicken
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This slow cooker creamy lemon herb chicken comes out moist and tender and is perfect for tossing with pasta,” says Culinary Specialist Emily Nienhaus. “Think all the creaminess of an Alfredo sauce minus the cheese.”
Crockpot Italian Chicken
fabeveryday
“You only need 3 ingredients for this Crock-Pot Italian chicken with Italian dressing and Parmesan cheese,” says Allrecipes community member LeAnn Haas Gabriel. “Nothing could be easier than this for a weekday meal that’s ready when you get home.”
Chicken Taco Dump Dinner
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This casserole is as good as it is easy to make—especially if you use rotisserie chicken from the market,” says reviewer KRHERBERT. “No cooking at all in that case. The flavors are nicely layered; I made it exactly as shown, and the first bite was heavenly. Just a hint of spice coupled with the sweetness of the fire-roasted corn.”
Mamaw’s Chicken and Rice Casserole
Melissa Goff
“I grew up with this chicken and rice casserole recipe,” says Allrecipes community member katiefbenham. “My Grandmother got it from a lady from church at a potluck a long time ago. She passed it down to my mom, and it’s always been a family favorite. Quick and easy for school nights, and the leftovers are just as good! You can use less butter on top of course, my Momma and Mamaw always put the full stick on top (gotta love Southern ladies and their butter!).”
Sheet Pan Chicken and Chickpeas
Jason Donnelly / Food Styling: Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling: Lexi Juhl, Dera Burreson
“This sheet pan chicken and chickpeas is well-spiced with a little heat that builds as you eat it,” says Recipe Tester and Developer Sarah Brekke. “The chicken is moist and flavorful, the carrots and onion are tender, and chickpeas taste wonderfully rich roasted in the mixture of spices. A squeeze of lime and cilantro at the end add a bright pop.”