Chicken is a versatile meat that can be prepared in many easy and delicious ways. One of my favorite easy chicken dinners is chicken fajitas. Simply slice chicken breasts into strips, season with chili powder, cumin, garlic, and lime juice. Sauté the chicken in a skillet with bell peppers and onions. Serve the chicken in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings like salsa, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, and lettuce.

Another easy option is chicken noodle soup. Place bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs in a pot and cover with low-sodium chicken broth. Add chopped carrots, celery, onions, garlic, and egg noodles. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables and noodles are tender. The chicken will fall right off the bone into the broth. Hearty, comforting, and perfect for a chilly night.

For a creamy and comforting meal, make chicken pot pie. Sauté diced chicken, carrots, peas, and pearl onions, then add to a creamy sauce made of chicken broth, milk, and flour or cornstarch. Pour into a pie crust and top with a second crust. Cut slits in the top to allow steam to escape. Bake until the filling is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.

Baked chicken parmesan is another easy and crowd-pleasing option. Pound chicken breast halves thin, then bread them by dipping in egg and coating with breadcrumbs. Pan-fry in olive oil until golden brown. Top with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese and bake until the cheese is melted. Serve with pasta and a simple salad.

For a lighter meal, make citrus chicken. Pound chicken breast halves thin, then marinate in the juice from oranges, lemons and limes, olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs. Grill or bake the chicken until cooked through. The bright, tangy citrus flavors are a perfect complement to the mild chicken.

Chicken tacos or burritos are easy to make and always a hit. Season chicken thighs with chili powder, cumin, garlic and onion and bake or grill until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 F. Shred or dice the chicken and serve in warmed tortillas with your favorite toppings.