When the cooler months roll around, I always find myself reaching for a few old fashioned chicken recipes that I know everyone at the table will enjoy. This roundup brings together classic chicken dishes that are simple to make and perfect for everyday meals or Sunday dinner with family.
Chicken has long been a favorite in my kitchen, especially during cozy fall evenings and weekend get-togethers. It’s the kind of food that feels right for weeknight dinners, Sunday meals, and special moments shared with family.
My grandma always alternated between chicken and beef, we ate a lot of each growing up. They were usually made with some sort of Campbell's Condensed Soup or packaged seasoning mix.
I’ve gathered some of the best old fashioned chicken dishes here, including familiar classics and comfort food recipes my grandma and many others made regularly.
1
Fried Chicken Drumsticks (No Buttermilk)
These Southern fried chicken drumsticks are crispy, juicy, and easy to make without buttermilk. A classic old fashioned recipe with simple seasonings and a crunchy golden coating.
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2
Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
This grandma’s chicken and dumplings recipe is creamy, cozy, and easy to make with Bisquick dumplings. A simple old fashioned comfort food classic.
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3
Slow Cooker Chicken Divan Casserole
This slow cooker chicken divan casserole is creamy, cheesy, and packed with tender chicken and broccoli. It’s an easy old fashioned comfort food dinner that’s perfect for busy nights or family meals.
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4
Old Fashioned Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie
This old fashioned crock pot chicken pot pie is creamy, hearty, and full of tender chicken and vegetables, topped with warm biscuits for a cozy, comforting meal.
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5
Classic Chicken Bacon Ranch Potato Soup
This Chicken Bacon Ranch Potato Soup is made in the crock pot with frozen hash browns, cream cheese, cheddar, ranch seasoning, and crispy bacon. It is rich, cozy, and perfect for easy family dinners.
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6
Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice
This old fashioned slow cooker French onion chicken and rice is rich, creamy, and full of comforting flavor with caramelized onions and melted Swiss cheese. An easy, cozy dinner inspired by grandma’s kitchen.
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7
Grandma's Slow Cooker Green Bean and Chicken Casserole
This old fashioned slow cooker green bean and chicken casserole is creamy, hearty, and topped with crispy onions. A cozy one pot dinner made easy in the crockpot.
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8
Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
This slow cooker chicken and wild rice soup is cozy, creamy, and full of homestyle flavor. Loaded with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and a wild rice blend, it simmers all day in a rich broth and finishes with a velvety cream sauce. Perfect for chilly nights, meal prep, or Sunday suppers.
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9
Apricot Glazed Chicken
Easy oven-baked apricot chicken thighs with a homemade apricot glaze. Made without onion soup mix.
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10
Buttermilk Roast Chicken
This recipe, adapted from Samin Nosrat's "Salt Fat Acid Heat," is inspired by the Southern grandma method of marinating chicken overnight in buttermilk before frying it.
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11
Chicken a la King
Chicken à la king is creamy, dreamy, and ready in 30 minutes. It’s a favorite for using leftover chicken or turkey: Fast, and couldn’t taste fresher!
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12
Chicken Almondine
This almond chicken recipe recreates my favorite meal to order at a Chinese food restaurant. It features crispy fried chicken topped…
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13
Chicken and Biscuit Casserole
This chicken and biscuit casserole is packed with assorted veggies in a creamy sauce for a giant pot pie with a fluffy, herby buttermilk topping.
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14
Chicken and Dressing (Southern-Style Baked)
This old fashioned recipe for homemade Chicken and Cornbread Dressing is moist, savory & loaded with celery, onion & chicken. A must for holidays, especially Thanksgiving!
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15
Chicken and Gravy with Mashed Potatoes
This chicken with mashed potatoes recipe is one of my favorite not-so-common combinations. It has seasoned chicken served…
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16
BBQ Baked Chicken
This recipe uses only TWO INGREDIENTS - barbecue sauce and chicken (plus a little olive oil, salt, and pepper) - to make the crispiest, most perfectly glazed, sweet, sticky, and tender crispy oven baked BBQ chicken you will ever have.
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17
Chicken and Stuffing Bake
This Chicken Stuffing Bake recipe is a hassle-free 45 minute meal. With chicken, stuffing, broccoli and a few other simple ingredients - it’s so comforting.
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18
Chicken Cordon Bleu
The BEST and Easiest Chicken Cordon Bleu topped with a delicious sauce with a trick for how to roll it without toothpicks!
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19
Chicken Fricassee
1 hr 20 mins · 15 ingredients · Serves 4 - 6 people · Recipe from RecipeTin Eats
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20
Chicken Marsala
With its golden, tender chicken in a glossy, rich mushroom-wine sauce, you might think of chicken marsala as a fancy restaurant dish, but this Italian-American classic is simple to make at home.
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21
Chicken Noodle Casserole with Ritz Cracker Topping
Chicken Noodle Casserole is a comfort food family dinner with egg noodles, chicken breast, and veggies in a creamy sauce, topped with buttery crackers!
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22
Chicken Paprikash
One of the most famous and beloved Hungarian recipes, this authentic Chicken Paprikash recipe represents this famous dish at its very best!
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23
Chicken Spaghetti
This Ultimate Chicken Spaghetti is my favorite comfort food. The gooey, cheesy perfection just can’t be beat! And it’s so easy to make!
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24
Chicken Tetrazzini
Chicken Tetrazzini is a cheesy, creamy chicken pasta bake that will have your family refilling their bowls! Make this easy casserole today!
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25
Creamed Chicken Over Toast
This old-fashioned recipe for homemade chicken gravy and biscuits is easy comfort food. Creamed Chicken Over Biscuits is filling and flavorful. Tarragon adds a special taste to this main dish, but this quick recipe will likely still remind you of grandma’s kitchen.
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26
Roast Chicken with Herbs
Learn how to make a delicious, juicy & easy whole roasted chicken and vegetables with simple ingredients and a little over an hour!
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27
Oven-Baked Chicken Leg Quarters with Potatoes
This Chicken Potato Bake recipe is so delicious and ready in under an hour! The chicken & potatoes are marinated in a lemony garlic & herb marinade and baked on a sheet pan for quick cleanup.
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28
Smothered Chicken with Gravy and Onions
This smothered chicken recipe is made with juicy fried chicken breasts in a flavorful gravy with crispy bacon. It’s truly a restaurant worthy meal right at home! Serve these with my creamy mashed potatoes, biscuits,
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