17 Fancy Chicken Recipes With 5-Star Ratings

Prune and Olive Chicken

An iconic dish of the '80s, Chicken Marbella achieves the perfect balance of briny and sweet, courtesy of capers, olives, and prunes. Although familiar and nostalgic for some, the recipe's flavor will keep everyone's taste buds interested.

Chef John's Chicken and Mushrooms

With just ground black pepper, salt, olive oil, and butter, Chef John's Chicken and Mushrooms comes together in 10 minutes of prep time, but his technique transforms the dish from unfussy to fancy.

Chicken Marsala

This Italian-American favorite gets its name from Marsala wine, a Sicilian import, but it owes its flavor as much to sherry, butter, and dried oregano as it does to vino. Serve it with pasta for an easy but elegant meal.

Indian Tomato Chicken

"Chicken pieces coated with many fragrant spices like turmeric, cardamom and cloves, then simmered in a tomato sauce," recipe contributor SHECOOKS2 says of this surprisingly simple skillet dinner. "Everyone asks for the recipe. It is a great slow cooker meal, too."

Chef John's Chicken Kiev

Your guests will delight in cutting into this panko bread crumb-crusted chicken to release its parsley and garlic butter sauce.

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Poulet de Provencal

Balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and garlic bring chicken breasts a nice bite, as does deglazing the browned bits of food before cooking in the shallot and mushrooms in the flavorful liquid. Melt creamy provolone on top to make it extra indulgent.

Chicken Cordon Bleu II

Cordon bleu translates to blue ribbon, and this recipe for Chicken Cordon Bleu could absolutely take home an award or two. It averages a five-star rating from more than 7,000 reviews.

Bourbon Pecan Chicken

"This is a fabulous recipe that my Mother gave me from a upscale restaurant in New York. It is to die for," recipe contributor PGRAFF says. "Chicken breasts are coated in a pecan breading, and fried in a skillet. Then a rich bourbon sauce is poured over them before serving."

Coq Au Vin With Rosemary and Thyme

"What a total winner," home cook Claudia says. "I am making it for company!" Braising chicken in wine is essential to this traditional French dish (Coq Au Vin translates to "rooster in wine," after all), but you can customize it with spices and herbs to taste, as recipe contributor Moon78ta notes.

Smothered Chicken With Spinach, Potatoes, and Mushrooms

Simple ingredients—cream of chicken soup, broth, and sherry—yield a thick, decadent sauce in mere minutes. "Wonderful. My family all said they felt like they were in a fancy restaurant," home cook Rhonda Dickson says.

Feta and Bacon Stuffed Chicken With Onion Mashed Potatoes

This chicken's gorgeous golden crust makes a great first impression, but it's the filling of feta, sour cream, bacon, and oregano that will have your dinner guests begging for the recipe.

Trini Style Chicken

Calling for only seven ingredients and just 15 minutes of prep time, this spicy Trini Style Chicken with bok choy receives rave reviews from our reviewers and, they tell us, their dinner guests.

Chicken Parmesan

Don't think you can compete with an upscale Italian restaurant's version of this classic dish? Enter Chef John's recipe. Its crispy crust and conservative use of sauce sets it apart from the average Chicken Parm.

Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Breasts With Herbed Goat Cheese

"This turned out perfectly," home cook Courtney Pinkner Solis says. "The recipe was easy to follow and the dates really added a tasty sweetness to the meal. I found the goat cheese really mellowed out as it baked. Wonderful!"

Instant Pot® Chicken Cacciatore

Even if you're not pressed for time, the Instant Pot can serve as your secret weapon to putting a five-star meal on the table in just an hour. Take this traditional Italian dish as proof.

Quick Chicken Piccata

Chicken piccata always feels fancy and no one knows that Chef John's version is shockingly quick and easy to make!

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