1 Chicken, 10 Easy Meals

By Suzanne Lenzer
August 28, 2014
Make roasting a whole bird part of your family-recipe repertoire. We've got everything you need to put together a foolproof, one-pot dinner -- and recipes for leftovers everyone will love.
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Simply Roasted Chicken

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The idea of roasting a whole chicken can seem far more challenging than cooking pieces of the bird separately. But the truth is that it's one of the easiest and most comforting dinners you can pull together -- even on a weeknight. This foolproof recipe is all you need to do just that. And after it, you'll find 10 inspired ideas to keep dinner exciting: five vegetable sides that cook in the roasting pan for easy one-pot dinners and five family-friendly recipes for using leftovers. It's time to get over your fear and get dinner on the table.

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Dijon Mustard-Crusted Roasted Chicken With Brussels Sprouts

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With the addition of some simple ingredients your chicken can take on a new identity. This variation dresses it in Dijon mustard and Brussels sprouts that are tender and browned on the edges. If you like the sprouts crisper, let them keep cooking while the chicken rests.

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Tarragon Roasted Chicken With Fennel

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Sprigs of tarragon placed under the skin and inside of the bird make it brim with flavor. Fennel is added to the pan mid-recipe and roasted until tender.

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Garlic & Rosemary Roasted Chicken With Potatoes

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Change up the chicken with the classic combination of garlic and rosemary. It'll be your family's new favorite comfort food.

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Citrus-Under-the-Skin Chicken With Carrots & Parsnips

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Choose your favorite citrus fruit -- lemon, orange, or a combination of the two -- and place slices of it under the bird's skin and in its cavity before putting it in the oven. Add carrots and parsnips to the pan for extra flavor.

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Cilantro-Lime Roasted Chicken With Curried Cauliflower

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Season the chicken with lime and cilantro (its citrus undertones are brightened when combined with fruit), and then add cauliflower tossed in curry powder. The result is a delightfully zesty dish.

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Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas

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Leftover chicken is amazingly versatile. Pick the carcass clean and use the remaining meat to create delicious dinners like this one. Tortilla shells filled with shredded chicken, avocado and grated cheese, are put in a skillet to brown -- 15 minutes total, and dinner is served.

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Chicken Curry With Spinach & Chickpeas

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Chicken, spinach and chickpeas get an Indian-inspired makeover in this amazing dish that's certain to spice up the family dinner.

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Chicken, Mozzarella, & Basil Panini

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Nothing's more kid-friendly than a good sandwich. Try this 20-minute meal: shredded chicken, mozzarella, tomato and basil, on a delicious ciabatta roll.

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Chicken & Cabbage Stir-Fry With Noodles

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Bring a bit of Asian flare to the table with this quick-fix stir-fry. Egg noodles make it a filling feast.

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Chicken, Mushroom, & Walnut Pasta

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Feed your family's appetite with this savory pasta, chalk full of chicken, mushrooms and walnuts. Serve garnished with Parmesan cheese.

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