Versatile, budget-friendly, and packed with protein, chicken is a failsafe hero ingredient for fuss-free midweek meals and comforting feasts alike.
From pies topped with golden pastry to slow-cooker pasta and rich, flavoursome curries, these one-pot recipes for creamy chicken dishes are the perfect winter warmers.
Looking for more easy meal inspiration? Check out our roundup of must-try air fryer chicken recipes.
Mary Berry’s Chicken Tartiflette
Mary Berry’s traybake version of a hearty Alpine classic features bacon-wrapped chicken breast, potatoes, and onions in a Reblochon cheese and white wine sauce.
Read more: 10 of the best Mary Berry chicken recipes
Jamie Oliver’s Chicken and Mushroom Puff Pie
Using only eight ingredients, this tasty one-pot pie is topped with a light and flaky puff pastry crust. It can even be made vegetarian by swapping out chicken thighs for more mushrooms.
Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken, Chorizo and Sundried Tomato Pasta
This easy set-and-forget slow cooker recipe incorporates flavour-packed sun-dried tomatoes and chorizo for a sweet and smoky finish.
Mary Berry’s Tuscan Chicken
Crispy paprika-dusted chicken thighs in a moreish sauce of cream and sun-blushed tomatoes make this the ultimate crowd-pleasing chicken dinner.
Butter Chicken
A firm fakeaway favourite, this easy one-pot chicken curry has the perfect blend of spices complemented by a rich and creamy sauce.
Rick Stein’s Chicken Fricassée with Morels
Dried morels and chestnut mushrooms add a rich, umami depth of flavour to this creamy French classic.
Bored of Lunch’s Coronation Chicken Curry
Sweet and gently spiced, this slow cooker version of a British favourite is best served on a bed of fluffy basmati rice.
Quick Chicken, Leek and Chorizo Pie
This speedy Roasting Tin recipe takes just over 30 minutes to make, making it the perfect mid-week dinner when you’re in the mood for something fuss-free yet comforting.
Chicken with Bacon, Lettuce and Peas
Bacon plus buttery braised leeks and little gem lettuce make for a simple yet delicious flavour base in this hearty-one pot dish, which takes inspiration from the French classic Poulet à la Clamart.
Chicken Tarragon Pie
The tried-and-true flavour combination of chicken and tarragon takes centre stage in this easy skillet pie recipe, complemented by the addition of earthy chestnut mushrooms.
Chris Bavin’s Chicken Pie
Topped with light and crispy filo pastry, this veg-packed chicken pie uses budget-friendly ingredients to create a surefire family dinner favourite.
