Ready to discover the best and easiest cubed chicken recipes for weeknight meals?
Chicken is a dinnertime staple in many households. It’s easy to see why – chicken is affordable, versatile, and popular with kids and adults alike.
Best of all, chicken lends itself perfectly to fast and flavorful weeknight meals.
One of my favorite cuts is cubed chicken, especially at weekday dinners. It cooks fast but still stays juicy and satisfying.
This collection of cubed chicken recipes features a variety of preparation methods and global flavors.
You’ll find one-pan skillet meals, flavorful stir fries, hearty stews and chili, comforting casseroles, and more.
Does cubed chicken cook faster?
Yes, cubed chicken does cook faster than whole chicken breasts.
The smaller pieces of chicken cook more quickly and evenly, making them perfect for weeknight dinners when you’re short on time.
Just be sure not to overcook the chicken, as it can become dry and tough.
Tips To Prevent The Diced Chicken From Getting Tough
To ensure your cubed chicken turns out tender and juicy, here are a few tips to keep in mind:
Marinate: Before cooking, marinating your cubed chicken in a flavorful blend of herbs, spices, and sauces adds moisture and enhances its taste.
Proper Seasoning: Be generous with your seasonings. A well-seasoned cubed chicken adds depth and flavor to your dishes.
Don’t overcook: Avoid overcooking the cubed chicken, as it can result in dry and tough meat.
Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer at 165°F (74°C).
best diced chicken recipes
#1 Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken Recipe
Crispy and juicy chicken nuggets without the deep frying!
This easy air fryer popcorn chicken is coated in a seasoned breadcrumb mixture and cooked to golden perfection.
#2 Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Recipe
Tender diced chicken and fresh broccoli florets sautéed in a creamy Parmesan sauce and tossed with penne pasta for a fast and tasty dinner.
#3 Air Fryer Chicken Bites Recipe
Marinated diced chicken breasts coated in breadcrumbs and air fried until perfectly browned.
#4 10 MINUTE SKILLET ITALIAN CHICKEN
Make flavorful Italian chicken in just 10 minutes.
This chicken is great on pasta, salads, on pizza or in wraps for a complete meal.
#5 Chicken and Strawberry Couscous Salad Recipe
This Chicken and Strawberry Couscous is packed with flavor.
Use fresh ingredients for a delicious dish loved by the entire family.
#6 Rainbow Chicken Fried Rice Recipe
Rainbow Chicken Fried Rice is as colorful as it is delicious.
Made with veggies and other fresh ingredients, you can even double the batch to freeze or have leftover chicken for meal planning.
#7 Indian Butter Chicken
Better than take-out, this homemade Butter Chicken recipe comes together in no time!
#8 Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry
This Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry is such an easy weeknight dinner.
Made with tender chicken cubes, fresh veggies, and a delicious teriyaki sauce, and the finishing touch of green onions.
#9 Greek Marinated Chicken Kabobs with Lemon
These easy yet impressive chicken kabobs will be the star of any weeknight dinner or backyard barbecue.
#10 SALT + PEPPER CHICKEN BITES
It doesn’t get much easier than this yet it has so much flavor.
A kid-pleaser and even great to add to pasta dishes!
#11 Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Zucchini Noodles
Indulge in succulent Garlic Butter Chicken Bites accompanied by Zucchini Noodles, all prepared in under 25 minutes!
This one-pan wonder features tender diced chicken pieces, expertly seasoned and bathed in a deliciously irresistible garlic butter sauce.
Paired with wholesome, low-carb zucchini noodles, it’s the ideal solution for a convenient yet delicious meal.
#12 Chicken salad
This is a simple, flavorful Chicken Salad recipe made with cubed chicken, mayo, Dijon, and other tasty ingredients.
Perfect for sandwiches.
#13 Chicken Green Bean Mushroom Stir Fry
This green bean mushroom chicken stir fry is perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep for the week.
Made in 30 minutes or less, it’s a great way to use up extra chicken.
#14 Air Fryer Orange Chicken
This air fryer orange chicken will become your new favorite meal. It’s simple, packed with protein, and easy to make.
#15 Cobb salad
The original Cobb Salad became famous in Los Angeles at the Brown Derby restaurant served with red wine vinaigrette French dressing loaded with chopped tomato, cubed chicken, crumbled bacon, diced avocado, chopped eggs, and topped with Roquefort cheese.
Now you can make this famous iconic salad at home exactly how it was made back in the day in the golden age of Hollywood, California.
#16 TURMERIC BLACK PEPPER CHICKEN
This super delicious turmeric black pepper chicken recipe is full of flavor.
A quick and easy-to-make tender chicken and crispy green bean that is great for weeknight dinner.
#17 Honey garlic chicken
Delicious Spicy Chicken Bites are seasoned with Cajun spices, red pepper flakes and tossed in a honey garlic drizzle.
So easy to make.
#18 Cashew Chicken Recipe
This cashew chicken couldn’t be easier, and it’s so much better than takeout!
Serve it with brown rice or your favorite Asian noodles.
#19 BBQ CHICKEN NUGGETS
Ninja Foodi Grill BBQ Chicken Nuggets. No breading is needed.
The sauce caramelizes nicely. Slight crispy texture.
#20 Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Recreate the cozy comfort of Olive Garden’s chicken gnocchi soup at home with this indulgent, from-scratch recipe.
Pillowy gnocchi and tender diced chicken pieces in a velvety cream base interwoven with the lively flavors of spinach, carrots, and celery.
Each spoonful overflows with textures, from the melt-in-your-mouth gnocchi to the protein-packed chicken.
#21 Pineapple Mango Salsa Chicken
This flavorful pineapple mango salsa chicken recipe, served with fragrant coconut rice, is simple to make and can be on the table in under 30 minutes!
#22 Chinese Lemon Chicken
Juicy cubed chicken breast gets coated in a light and crispy batter then fried or baked to golden brown.
The real star is the bright lemon sauce, bursting with the lively flavors of fresh lemon juice, honey, garlic, and ginger.
Each tender chicken bite-sized piece harmonizes beautifully with the sweet and tangy lemon notes.
#23 Air Fryer Chicken And Potatoes Dinner
Loved this easy air fryer chicken and potatoes dinner!
Boneless skinless cubed chicken breasts are tossed with olive oil, garlic and Italian seasoning mix then cooked alongside halved baby potatoes tossed in the same mixture.
Both come out crispy on the outside and juicy inside.
A perfect healthy weeknight meal that comes together quickly without heating up the kitchen
More easy chicken dinner recipe
#24 Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
This white chicken chili is a comforting one-pot meal that comes together quickly in the Instant Pot.
Diced chicken breast simmers with great northern beans, diced green chiles, chicken broth and spices for an easy weeknight supper with a little effort.
#25 Chicken minestrone soup
Chicken minestrone is a healthy one-pot meal full of tender chicken, pasta, beans and vegetables.
This soup is easy to make, hearty, and delicious.
#26 THAI PEANUT CHICKEN PASTA
This peanut chicken pasta is a flavorful and balanced one-pot meal.
Tender chicken is tossed with linguine, an array of fresh veggies and a creamy, nutty sauce.
The light peanut dressing coats the noodles and ingredients for maximum taste. Within minutes, this easy pasta dish is ready to enjoy
#27 Instant Pot Chicken Adobo
This Instant Pot Chicken Adobo recipe is an amazing main dish that is sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters in your family.
It uses only a small number of simple ingredients but packs in a ton of flavor!
#28 Cranberry Chicken Salad
Cranberry Chicken Salad has chicken, dried cranberries, chopped apple and more in a tasty yogurt based dressing.
Delicious and versatile, you can top a salad, fill a sandwich, stuff an avocado and more!
#29 Brazilian chicken stroganoff
This easy Brazilian chicken stroganoff has a flourless and creamy mushroom gravy and comes together in 30 minutes, making a hearty and comforting family dinner.
#30 Panda Express mushroom chicken
This Panda Express mushroom chicken is a tasty replica of the original – I believe you’ll love it even more!
#31 ALFREDO MAC AND CHEESE
Easy Alfredo Mac and Cheese with chicken and broccoli with a homemade Alfredo sauce is ready in 45 minutes.
#32 CHICKEN POT PIE
Chicken Pot Pie For Two baked in ramekins is an easy dinner for two without leftovers.
#33 One pot chicken and rice
This one-pot chicken and white rice is the perfect weeknight meal for any family!
#34 Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken Pineapple Kabobs
These air fryer chicken kabobs feature seasoned chicken, red bell peppers, red onion, and pineapple in a teriyaki marinade for tropical Hawaiian vibes!
They’re perfectly caramelized and bursting with flavor, no grill required!
#35 Chipotle Chicken Flatbread
Spice up your night with this unique Chipotle Chicken Flatbread!
Cubed chicken breast is tossed in chipotle seasoning and sautéed, then piled high on a homemade flatbread with melted chees and tomatoes.
#36 QUICK CHICKEN KARAHI
This quick and easy Pakistani chicken karahi recipe fills your kitchen with irresistible aromas as it cooks.
The rich, flavorful sauce is created by simmering fresh tomatoes to perfection, enhanced by a delightful combination of herbs and spices.
Serve it traditionally with naan, roti, or alongside a side of ric or cauliflower rice.
#37 GARLIC CHICKEN BITE SKILLET
Picture it – tender chunks of protein cradled in a melty mix of veggies, all bound by a savory garlic sauce too good to be legal.
#38 Buffalo Chicken Wrap
This wrap is perfect for a hearty lunch or a quick dinner on the go.
#39 Wonton Chicken Taco Salad
This Wonton Chicken Salad is so quick and easy! It’s a main dish salad that tastes just like one of my favorite appetizers, Wonton Chicken Tacos.
#40 Healthy Sweet and Sour Chicken
This sweet and sour chicken is super flavorful, simple, and incredibly quick. Serve it with rice or in lettuce cups!
#41 Puff Pastry Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken pot pie with a puff pastry crust is pure comfort food and easy to make too.
This one is loaded with chicken, veggies and a savory gravy.
#42 Creamy Chicken and Chorizo Pasta
Savory Spanish chorizo and tender diced chicken come together in a creamy tomato pasta sauce with garlic, peppers and shredded Parmesan cheese for a quick skillet dinner.
#43 Chicken Tikka Masala
Made with homemade garam masala blend.
#44 Indonesian Chicken Satay Recipe
Succulent diced chicken marinated in an aromatic peanut sauce then skewered and grilled for a delicious homemade version of this Indonesian street food favorite.
#45 Chicken Panang Curry
Tender cubed chicken simmers in a rich and spicy Thai panang curry coconut sauce for an easy recipe for weeknight curry. Serve over rice.
Marie
Tuesday 31st of October 2023
What a fantastic collection. Thanks so much