32 Big-Batch Chicken Dinners That Serve a Crowd

Let’s start with a new twist on a classic from Queen Ina. She revisited the ’80s recipe, tweaked the flavors a little, and somehow made it better than ever.

Thanks to juicy tomato chunks and a sprinkling of Parmesan, this dinner only tastes indulgent. In reality, it’s low-cal, low-carb and packed with protein.

Bake the rich filling and flaky crust in a cast-iron skillet (presentation matters, people), and the resulting dish is sure to warm you right up.

You can freeze these burritos for up to a month. So, consider making a double batch in preparation for your next shindig.

You can use any root veggie here, but we’re partial to the way the sweet potatoes caramelize in the oven. (Thanks, Phoebe Lapine.)

What exactly is a divan? Turns out, it’s just a fancy term for creamy chicken casserole with broccoli.

Make a ton and freeze it for a rainy day (then invite over nine of your closest friends for a cozy treat).

If you typically stick to boneless, skinless chicken breasts, it’s time to expand your horizons. Chicken thighs are way more flavorful and just as easy to cook.

Eat your heart out, Chipotle. Customize your burrito bowl with any toppings you’d like—we’re partial to salsa, sour cream, cheese and lime wedges. (At home, guac is never extra.)

This protein-packed dinner is decadent comfort food at its finest. And did we mention it’s Whole30- and Paleo-friendly?

Serve alongside a green salad…or better yet, plop the skillet down on the dining room table with a giant bag of tortilla chips.

Wait, 20 minutes of prep and only 15 minutes of cook time? We’re adding this dish to our weeknight rotation, pronto.

Grab a jar of “Everything But the Bagel” seasoning at Trader Joe’s, a package of cream cheese and a few pantry staples. That’s all you need to make this keto-friendly chicken dinner.

Pair with a huge Greek salad and warm pita bread, and dinner for eight is ready in about half an hour.

Feed a crowd for dinner…or yourself, for an entire week. The choice is yours. (And did we mention it freezes fabulously in individual portions?)

Pop the whole bird on a sheet pan (or in a Dutch oven), cover it with oranges, honey, garlic, balsamic vinegar and lemon juice, bake it in the oven and enjoy.

Eat your heart out, Julia Child. Our version is ready in under an hour and totally foolproof. Plus, it’s made with dry white wine instead of red, for an elegant twist.

Remember, Taco Tuesday is just a state of mind. We give you full permission to eat these tasty little guys every night of the week.

Our recipe for rotisserie chicken ramen doesn't call for fancy ingredients (cue the precooked, store-bought chicken). It's also flavorful, filling and best of all, super-simple to make.

Hosting a holiday meal at your place? This Middle Eastern-inspired beauty by Jake Cohen will be the ultimate showstopper.

In less than an hour, you could be slurping this deliciously spicy soup (preferably topped with sour cream, pickled jalapeños, pico de gallo and tons of cheese).

When it comes to pasta, there is a definitive hierarchy, starting with the noble gnocchi. Which leads us to wonder why we’ve been wasting our time on any other pasta or noodle in soup.

Come for the bacon, stay for the gooey mozzarella cheese, bacon and panko breadcrumbs.

If you haven’t invested in an Instant Pot, the time is now. Toss in some chicken, butter, honey, lemon pepper and curry, and dinner will be on the table in 20 minutes.

The ultimate trifecta: It’s easy, gorgeous and so damn delicious. Save it for those nights when you’re entertaining a crowd and need to casually dish up something sensational.

The secret to the juiciest, most flavorful bird you’ve ever eaten in your damn life? Brown it in the oven, then simmer it on the stovetop in coconut milk for 40 minutes.

It’s a weeknight, and usually, recipes that take longer than an hour are off the table. But give this one a second chance, because prep time takes only 20 minutes, so you can spend the rest of the evening multitasking while these beauties bake in the oven.

Runny noses are no match for this Thai-inspired soup, featuring red curry paste, ginger and red pepper flakes.

You’ve got nine people coming over in less than an hour. Ta-da, dinner is covered. (Now you just have to figure out what to wear.)

This dinner has three secrets: It’s dairy-free, Paleo and Whole30-friendly.

If it were up to us, we’d top everything with mozzarella. So naturally, this baked caprese chicken skillet with spaghetti is one of our favorite dinners on earth.

Pulled chicken is surprisingly versatile. Once you get the basics down, you can serve it however you'd like, be it as a main dish with some hearty sides or as a simple sandwich.