Chicken recipes are a great choice for feeding a crowd. Chicken is an affordable meat and stretches even further when batch-cooking, for example, in casseroles, curries or one-pot recipes. For more budget-friendly meal ideas, explore our budget family chicken recipes.

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1. Chicken & chorizo jambalaya

Chicken & chorizo jambalaya

This vibrant Cajun-inspired rice dish is flavoured with smoky Spanish chorizo, sweet peppers, and juicy tomatoes. It's a true one-pan wonder with over 2,000 five-star ratings and 1,000 glowing reviews.

2. Saucy curried noodle bowl with crispy chicken

Saucy curried noodle bowl with crispy chicken

Take comfort on a cool evening with this spicy bowl food where chicken is served in a soup-like sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes and packed with two of your five-a-day, it’s a quick fix that proves a long day at work doesn't have to mean a boring dinner.

3. Chicken noodle soup

Two bowls of noodle soup

If you need a soothing pick-me-up, reap the health benefits of ginger in our fragrant chicken noodle soup. The healing power of chicken soup is fabled, and ginger is known to help ease the symptoms of a cold as well as calming nausea.

4. Red Thai chicken meatball traybake

Red Thai chicken meatball traybake

Chicken mince offers a budget-friendly way to pack in protein, and this spicy meatball traybake is so simple to prepare — no need to brown the meatballs first. Just toss everything in a baking tray, cook your side dish (we recommend rice, but noodles work just as well), then enjoy a fuss-free, flavour-packed meal.

5. Chicken pasta bake

Chicken pasta bake

Tuck into this irresistibly gooey cheese and chicken pasta bake, sure to become a family favourite. Serve it straight from the dish with our green salad in olive oil dressing to add freshness and balance the richness.

6. Next level chicken burgers

Next level chicken burgers

This super-crispy chicken burger takes a little effort to make, but it's worth it. A buttermilk marinade ensures juicy, tender meat while the coating delivers the most satisfying crunch. Stack your burger high with your favourite toppings — we've gone for cheese slices, pickles, and Barney’s signature spicy mayo.

7. Home-style chicken curry

Bowl of chicken curry

Bursting with bold spices, this one-pot Indian curry is big on flavour and requires only minimum effort. It serves up to six with little washing-up, because when cooking for a crowd, the last thing you need is a mountain of pans to scrub afterwards.

8. Chicken Milanese

Three breaded chicken cutlets on a plate with lemon wedges

Crisp, golden and utterly delicious — this breaded chicken Milanese is a classic for a reason. The cheese beneath the coating is optional but adds an extra layer of flavour and texture. Swap the chicken for turkey, pork or even aubergine for a vegetarian option.

9. Air fryer hunter's chicken

Air fryer hunter's chicken

Air-fry chicken wrapped in bacon for an easy, comforting dinner. With just four ingredients — barbecue sauce, bacon, cheese and chicken — it’s a fuss-free meal for two. Serve with seasonal veg and crispy potato wedges for a midweek treat.

10. Chicken arrabbiata stew & parmesan dumplings

Chicken arrabiata stew with parmesan dumplings

Give stew and dumplings a modern, Italian-style twist with spicy arrabbiata sauce and a grating of parmesan in the dumplings. Make a batch to freeze and when a chilly day rolls around, you’ll be glad you did — this is guaranteed to give you a warm glow.

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