There’s nothing like a good old-fashioned dinner that tastes like it came from your grandma’s church cookbook. That’s why we rounded up our very best vintage chicken recipes! From crowd-pleasing casseroles and soups to classic fried chicken and even coq au vin, you’ll find a new (old) favorite in this nostalgic recipe collection.
Quick Chicken Divan
Tara
“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
Allrecipes Magazine
“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
Melissa Goff
“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
Meredith
“”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
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
“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
Meredith Food Studios
“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
Meredith Food Studio
“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
France C
“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
Liza Schattenkerk/Dotdash Meredith
“They’re easy, inexpensive, and—in my opinion—better than any neon orange Buffalo wings.” —Liza Schattenkerk
Champagne Chicken
John Mitzewich
“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
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
“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
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
“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
Meredith Food Studio
“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
Chef John
“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
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“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
Heather Stare
“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
Brenda Venable
“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
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
“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
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“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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