Yahoo Lifestyle 15 Succulent Chicken Dinners For Spring
Welcome the warmer weather with these seasonal favorites.
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Key Takeaways
These spring chicken dinner recipes are incredibly versatile, from quick 30-minute meals to family-friendly options, such as chicken primavera or easy lemon chicken soup.
Many of these recipes use lighter cooking methods like grilling or roasting, perfect for the warmer weather.
Get fresh! These recipes use seasonal spring vegetables like asparagus, carrots, snap peas, and tender salad greens to infuse your favorite chicken dishes with bright, lively flavor. Find your favorite chicken recipe for springtime right here and fall in love with the season's bounty.
Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts
"These chicken breasts are 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."
Penne with Chicken and Asparagus
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"A light but super-tasty pasta dish, with fresh asparagus cooked in broth with sauteed garlic and seasoned chicken," says Allrecipes community member LAUREL B.
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!"
Related: 15 Light and Fresh Spring Soups
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."
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.
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."
Chicken Asparagus Casserole
"Great in the spring when asparagus first comes in and you can get it fresh," says reviewer KMSMOKEY.
Chicken and Olives
"The sharp, briny bite of olives is the dominant flavors here, which is why it pairs so well with chicken breast," says Chef John.
Chicken Asparagus Roll-Ups
Staci
"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!"
Related: How to Buy and Store Asparagus
Chef John's Chicken a la King
Chef John
"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 the amount of roux and having a little extra stock on hand. Usually I make this with leftovers from a large roasted chicken. Serve over pasta, toast, rice, or mashed potatoes."
Szechuan Chicken, Peppers, and Peas on Rice
Allrecipes Magazine
"Quick and easy! Cooking moves fast with a wok, so be sure to prep everything beforehand. The chili garlic sauce is essential since this is meant to be a spicy dish. Full of flavor, and the veggies a nice sweetness to counter the salt in the sauce," says reviewer Cally.
Related: 10 Fresh, Fun Ways to Use Spring Peas
Fruity Chicken Salad with Tarragon
lutzflcat
"It's sweet and juicy from the apples and grapes, a little savory from the tarragon, crunchy from the pecans and celery, and lightened up a bit with some yogurt," says Allrecipes community member lutzflcat. Serve this fresh take on chicken salad over a bed of lettuce.
Air-Fried Peruvian Chicken Drumsticks with Green Crema
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
The spinach, lime, jalapeño, and cilantro "green crema" sauce lends these flavorful drumsticks a fresh flavor.
Grilled Pesto Chicken Kabobs
Kim's Cooking Now
Marinating these kabobs in pesto sauce leaves them extra juicy and flavorful. Add this recipe to your late spring rotation, just in time for zucchini and summer squash.
Related: 15 Simple One-Skillet Recipes for the Mediterranean Diet
Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
"These simple lemon garlic Parmesan chicken thighs are cooked in the air fryer. Seasoned with lemon zest, garlic, and oregano and coated in Parmesan cheese they come out juicy and tender," says recipe tester and developer Juliana Hale.
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