20 Vintage Chicken Recipes That Deserve a Comeback

Quick Chicken Divan

“This chicken Divan recipe with mayo is an excellent way to use up leftovers. My family loves this recipe. My kids love it because the broccoli is hidden under all the chicken and cheese!” —Shannon Fountain

Chicken Marbella

“Chicken Marbella is a classic chicken recipe that’s easy to make by marinating chicken pieces overnight with sweet prunes, olives, garlic, and red wine vinegar. Baste the chicken with the pan juices as it bakes for amazing flavor. It’s a perfect party dish, and keeps and reheats well.” —Teresa

Mamaw’s Chicken and Rice Casserole

“I grew up with this chicken and rice casserole recipe. My Grandmother got it from a lady from church at a pot luck a long time ago! She passed it down to my mom and it’s always been a family favorite. Quick and easy for school nights, and the leftovers are just as good!” —katiefbenham

Chicken Pot Pie

“”Perfect just the way it is. The way chicken pot pie should be. Getting the right consistency in the sauce is key. I’ve made this a dozen times and it’s a family favorite.” —dplatow

Crispy Fried Chicken

“I experimented with lots of recipes over the years to find the best crispy fried chicken. This is it! It’s bits and pieces of hints I have heard over the years. It’s more a matter of preparation and cooking method!” —Elaine O

Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

“An easy Crock-Pot chicken and dumplings recipe for a filling, comforting meal on a cold, snowy day. I have four children who are picky eaters, and they love this!” —Janiece Mason

Chicken a la King

“It was easy to make and a really nice comfort food in a jiffy. Family favorite now.” —MNGirl

Chef John’s Coq au Vin

“I wish I had leftovers. This was sooooo good!! The sauce was incredible. The chicken was melt-in-your-mouth. —Linda Adams Doge

Classic Chicken Cordon Bleu

“Wow. Best chicken cordon bleu ever. The sauce really makes it. I used pepper ham instead of regular ham and that added to it as well.” —Christopher Udowenko

My Grandma’s Retro Chicken Wings

“They’re easy, inexpensive, and—in my opinion—better than any neon orange Buffalo wings.” —Liza Schattenkerk

Champagne Chicken

“This Champagne chicken uses—you guessed it!—Champagne—to turn ordinary skinless, boneless chicken breasts into a truly amazing dish with a world-class mushroom pan sauce. These old-school-type pan sauces are classic for a reason. The depth of flavor is impressive.” —Chef John

Grandma’s Chicken Noodle Soup

“This is my grandma’s chicken noodle soup recipe. It’s very savory and tasty, and I think everyone will like it. Use smoked chicken for even more flavor!” —CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

“This million dollar chicken casserole is rich, creamy, and incredibly savory. It’s so good, it’s hard to stop eating! The cottage cheese is the trick to getting such a creamy texture and using rotisserie chicken keeps this recipe quick.” —Amanda Stanfield

Juicy Roasted Chicken

“This roasted chicken is perfectly seasoned and just like the way my grandmother used to make it. The method used in this recipe results in the juiciest chicken! We loved to nibble on the celery after it was cooked.” —ROBINROCKINGBIRD

Chef John’s Chicken Fricassee

“A comforting, classic dish of chicken browned and stewed in a creamy mixture of savory ingredients including rendered fat, mushrooms, and white wine.” —Chef John

Marry Me Chicken

“Marry me chicken is sautéed chicken in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. You can serve it with pasta as suggested or on its own. They say the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach, and this is worthy of a marriage proposal!” —thedailygourmet

Chicken Paprikash

“This chicken paprikash recipe is wonderful. My grandmother made this hearty chicken dish whenever we visited her. It was the only thing I’d eat until I was ready to burst!” —Erin Webster

Chicken Almondine

“Chicken almondine is nothing more than dressed up simple chicken tenderloins with a buttery almond sauce. Just a few pantry items will turn your chicken main dish into something special. There were two thumbs up from my guys, so I’m a happy cook!” —Brenda Venable

Mom’s Fabulous Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuit Crust

“This chicken pot pie with biscuits is easy to make with leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken from the supermarket for a cozy, comforting dinner. It’s full of fresh vegetables for added flavor, but you can use frozen vegetables for even quicker prep.” —Pam

Aunt Jewel’s Chicken Dressing Casserole

“This Southern chicken and dressing casserole recipe was handed down by my great-great-aunt. It’s easy and delicious!” —CRETER

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