Home

featured crispy chicken sandwich.

Latest Recipes

dinner plate with parmesan crusted chicken breast and greens

Dinner

crockpot baked ziti in a crockpot with a wooden spoon.

Crockpot

SUPER EASY Oven Baked Spicy Chicken Tacos make a weekly appearance on our table. All the flavor and none of the stress. ALL THAT MELTED CHEESE! Perfect Chicken Tacos recipe for a crowd on Family Mexican Night!

Appetizers

cosmic brownies on parchment paper.

Desserts

30 Minute Meals Appetizers Desserts Soups Vegetarian Crockpot Casseroles Chicken Browse All

Latest Posts

overhead view of a serving of chicken noodle soup in a white bowl with a spoon.

NEW!

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

1 hour

overhead view of caramelized onions in a pan.

NEW!

Caramelized Onions (How to Caramelize Onions)

30 minutes

close up view of parmesan roasted potatoes.

NEW!

Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

28 minutes

overhead view of mayonnaise slathered on a piece of ciabatta bread.

NEW!

Mayonnaise Recipe

10 minutes

overhead view of hamburger casserole in a white oval casserole dish with a wooden spoon.

NEW!

Hamburger Casserole

1 hour

overhead view of pimento cheese deviled eggs on a white oval serving tray.

NEW!

Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs

15 minutes

Favorite Dinner Recipes

What’s for dinner!? The most common question in America. We have all kinds of easy dinner recipes and ideas ready to make tonight.

side shot of tuscan chicken in cream sauce with wooden spoon

Tuscan Chicken in Parmesan Cream Sauce

close up view of birria tacos on a white oval serving platter with sauce and cilantro in dipping bowls.

Birria Tacos

crock pot ribs featured image

Crock Pot Ribs Recipe (Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs)

one pot chili mac and cheese

Chili Mac Recipe – One Pot and Easy

SUPER EASY Oven Baked Spicy Chicken Tacos make a weekly appearance on our table. All the flavor and none of the stress. ALL THAT MELTED CHEESE! Perfect Chicken Tacos recipe for a crowd on Family Mexican Night!

Baked Chicken Tacos Recipe

Ranch Baked Chicken with Bacon is one of my favorite Chicken Breast Recipes! This Bacon Ranch Chicken is super simple (only FIVE ingredients!), absolutely fool-proof, and has so much flavor. Your baked chicken will come out juicy and tender every single time covered in the easiest and tastiest bacon ranch sauce. Ranch Chicken has never tasted better!

Baked Ranch Chicken with Bacon (Chicken Bacon Ranch)

overhead view of sliced crockpot corned beef and cabbage in a crockpot.

Holiday Recipes

Crockpot Corned Beef and Cabbage

smothered pork chops

30 Minute Meals

Smothered Pork Chops

overhead view of a piece of kentucky fried chicken on a white plate with corn and mashed potatoes.

Kentucky Fried Chicken (Copycat Recipe)

side view of a crispy chicken sandwich on a wooden cutting board.

Burgers + Sandwiches

Crispy Chicken Sandwich

overhead view of hamburger casserole in a white oval casserole dish with a wooden spoon.

Hamburger Casserole

crockpot bbq chicken in slow cooker, shredded

Crockpot BBQ Chicken

Dinner Recipes

learn learning to cook ebook on ipad

Free "Learning to Cook" ebook!

oh hey!

Welcome to the Cookie Rookie

Hi, I’m Becky Hardin. Here at The Cookie Rookie you will find trusted and easy recipes for every occasion. From quick dinners to delicious desserts, I’m here to help teach you how to make delicious recipes without spending hours in the kitchen Let’s cook!

Follow @thecookierookie

This Caesar Chicken Recipe (MELT IN YOUR MOUTH and only 4 Ingredients!) is made with only 3 ingredients (say WHAT?!) and is oh so tender and delicious. Easiest tastiest weeknight dinner ever. Made with just chicken, sour cream, creamy caesar, and grated parmesan. It will knock your socks off for both its flavor and how easy it is!

Becky's Pick

Baked Caesar Chicken Recipe

Becky's Pick

Baked Chicken Tacos Recipe

Easy Restaurant Style WHITE QUESO is our FAVORITE DIP RECIPE EVER. The EASY QUESO RECIPE tastes just like queso dip at Mexican restaurants! I have been waiting my entire life for this cheese dip recipe!

Becky's Pick

White Queso Recipe (Easy Queso Dip)

This CARROT CAKE BARS RECIPE has a secret ingredient, carrot baby food! You'll never believe how moist, simple, and delicious this EASY Carrot Cake can be. Try not to eat all the perfect cream cheese icing before piling it on and serving to your Easter guests. Best Carrot Cake Recipe ever!

Easter Desserts

45 Easy Desserts for Easter

Browse

Cooking Resources

The Cookie Rookie is committed to help both beginner and new chefs learn to cook! Below are 3 resources to help you at any level.

Rookie Cookie?

Learn to Cook

If you're just beginning your to learn your way around a kitchen, start here! We have tips, tricks, tutorials, and more!

Get started

Master Chef?

Sharpen Techniques

If you're comfortable with cooking but want to take your skills fo the next level, click here. Free printables, cooking videos, and upscale recipes.

Grow your collection!

Free Recipe ebook

GIMME the free stuff! Download our FREE ebook with all of our favorite 5 Ingredient Recipes. Quick and easy dinner, here we come.

download now

how to cut recipes in half

How to Cut Recipes in Half

meal prep for beginners

How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)

meat temperature chart

Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)

basic cooking measurements and conversions

Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart

youtube video still learning to cook

Watch & Learn

learn to cook becky’s favorite dishes!

Browse Videos Subscribe on YouTube

Favorite Winter Recipes

Winter is the best season for good food! Gather the family around the table and enjoy some of our favorite recipes as the chillier weather rolls in.

bowl of crockpot chicken and dumplings garnished with parsley

Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

beef stew in a white bowl with a spoon

Beef Stew

3 air fryer chicken thighs on a white plate.

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

overhead sliced crockpot chicken breasts with spice rub on white plate

Crockpot Chicken Breast Recipe

The BEST CHICKEN SOUP in bowls

Creamy Chicken Soup

cabbage soup in a red dutch oven

Cabbage Soup Recipe

parmesan crusted chicken

Parmesan Crusted Chicken

a slice of beef wellington on a white plate with carrots and mashed potatoes.

Beef Wellington

Cold Remedy Hot Toddy | The Cookie Rookie

Hot Toddy Recipe (Soothe Your Cold & Cough)

one pot chili mac and cheese

Chili Mac Recipe – One Pot and Easy

chicken salad on a croissant on a white plate

Chicken Salad

featured crockpot taco soup.

Crockpot Taco Soup

Comfort Food

Most Popular Recipes

These fan favorite recipes never disappoint. Whether they’ve been pinned millions of times on pinterest or have hundreds of user reviews, you can trust that they’re delicious and easy.

simple spiced baked chicken wings on platter with ranch

Baked Chicken Wings Recipe (BEST Seasoning!)

overhead view of fettuccini alfredo in a white dutch oven with tongs.

Dressings + Sauces

Homemade Alfredo Sauce

CREAMY WHITE CHICKEN CHILI made with CREAM CHEESE is the ultimate comfort food! Made in minutes and feeds up to 16 people! Freeze some for a delicious meal later. THE BEST WHITE CHICKEN CHILI EVER!

White Chicken Chili with Cream Cheese

beef stir fry in a wok with a wood spoon

Beef Stir Fry

Parmesan Crusted Lemon Pepper Tilapia is the BEST Tilapia Recipe we have ever tasted. This Parmesan Crusted Tilapia is as healthy as it is delicious, and it's SUPER EASY as well! This Lemon Pepper Tilapia Recipe is so flavorful and made in under 20 minutes. Best Easy Seafood Recipe.

Easy Tilapia Recipe – Parmesan Lemon Pepper

goulash in white bowl

Goulash (American Style)

baked honey garlic chicken thighs in casserole dish

Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Easy Restaurant Style WHITE QUESO is our FAVORITE DIP RECIPE EVER. The EASY QUESO RECIPE tastes just like queso dip at Mexican restaurants! I have been waiting my entire life for this cheese dip recipe!

White Queso Recipe (EASY Queso Dip)

dog treats drizzled with dog friendly icing

Homemade Dog Treats Recipe (Peanut Butter Dog Treats)

oven fried chicken breast

Oven Fried Chicken Breast

cucumber salad in a white bowl

Cucumber Salad Recipe (Easy Cucumber Onion Salad)

baked mostaccioli

Baked Mostaccioli

Most Popular Recipes

Chicken Recipes

Is there anything better than a delicious chicken recipe? These easy chicken meals are sure to please.

This Caesar Chicken Recipe (MELT IN YOUR MOUTH and only 4 Ingredients!) is made with only 3 ingredients (say WHAT?!) and is oh so tender and delicious. Easiest tastiest weeknight dinner ever. Made with just chicken, sour cream, creamy caesar, and grated parmesan. It will knock your socks off for both its flavor and how easy it is!

Baked Caesar Chicken (4 Ingredients)

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup is one of my favorite fall soup recipes. It's creamy, it's delicious, and it's filled with all of my favorite Tex-Mex ingredients. This easy soup recipe is perfect for any night of the week, and it's so easy to save and reheat later!

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

close up of crockpot mexican shredded chicken in a crockpot with a wooden spoon.

Crockpot Mexican Shredded Chicken

air fryer chicken nuggets in a parchment lined basket.

Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

baked chicken thighs on a white serving plate

Breaded Chicken Thighs

chicken enchiladas in a rectangular baking pan topped with lettuce, radish, onion, and avocado.

Chicken Enchiladas

close up view of chicken stir fry in a cast iron wok.

Chicken Stir Fry

overhead view of cashew chicken in a white bowl with chopsticks.

Cashew Chicken

overhead view of 40 clove garlic chicken in a crockpot

40 Clove Garlic Chicken

garlic herb marinated grilled chicken breast

Marinated Chicken Breast

beer can chicken

Beer Can Chicken

Home

Chicken Recipes

Must-Try Recipes

garlic butter steak bites with potatoes in skillet

Garlic Butter Steak and Potato Bites is the ultimate easy dinner recipe. Kids and adults alike all love this simple skillet meal that's sure to please.

Get Recipe

stovetop burger on plate

Stovetop Burgers are easier than you might think! Once we learned How to Cook Burgers on the Stove it’s our go-to easy dinner for anytime of year.

Get Recipe

simple spiced baked chicken wings on platter with ranch

Chicken Wings are a game day staple! This baked wings recipe has the most amazing seasoning consisting of paprika, garlic, salt and pepper. Simple but delicious.

Get Recipe

Browse All

Sharing is Caring

Help spread the word. You're awesome for doing it!