20 Best Baked Chicken Recipes for Easy Weeknight Dinners
It's a classic for a reason!
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Are you in search of a crowd-pleasing, family meal that's easy to make and doesn't require much cleanup? While it might sound like an impossible feat, the answer is actually incredibly simple: Baked chicken! With these easy baked chicken recipes, the oven will do all the hard work so you can sit back, relax, and turn on your favorite Netflix movie. Whether you're looking for a sheet-pan supper, a cozy casserole recipe, or a simple method for roasted chicken, you can't go wrong with one of these baked chicken recipes.
We already know that there are tons of chicken recipes out there whether you try your hand at frying chicken or choose from a grilled chicken recipe. But one of the best (and most versatile) ways to prepare chicken is to bake it! Just look at all the creative options ahead! You can try sheet-pan spicy peanut chicken and broccoli, baked chicken wings, and a barbecue chicken salad that Ree calls one of her "go-to chicken recipes." While some of these ideas for baked chicken include veggies right in the same pan, you can also serve up your baked chicken with any one of your favorite side dishes for chicken—including rice, cornbread, or roasted potatoes. And if you have extra baked chicken, consider using it in these recipes for leftover chicken.
Sheet-Pan Cajun Chicken and Corn
For the easiest cleanup ever, consider roasting your chicken and your veggies all on one sheet pan. The best part is that it's ready in under an hour!
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Roast Jerk Chicken
There is so much flavor loaded into this simple baked chicken recipe. The brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg give it a comforting warmth while the jalapeños give it a hint of spice.
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Ina Garten's Skillet Roasted Chicken and Potatoes
Marinating chicken is a great way to infuse a ton of flavor. Plus, getting this step done in advance just means you'll have less to do come dinnertime.
Sheet-Pan Chicken with Lemons and Olives
Make your own flavorful spice mixture using paprika, cinnamon, and turmeric for this chicken dinner. Combined with zesty lemon juice and a nutty couscous, this meal is all sorts of delicious.
Chicken Spaghetti
This is chicken casserole is a Drummond family favorite. It's cheesy, flavorful, and easy to make if using leftover roast chicken.
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Lemon-Pepper Chicken Wings
Wings are the ultimate game day food but frying them can get messy. Instead, try this baked version! They're just as crispy and way less mess.
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Barbecue Chicken Salad
We love a hearty salad loaded with mix-ins, like corn, beans, avocado, and barbecue chicken! It's perfect on its own for a filling lunch or serve it up with a side of cornbread for dinner.
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Artichoke Chicken
This baked chicken is coated in a thick, creamy artichoke crust that resembles everyone's favorite party appetizer—spinach artichoke dip! Serve it up with a simple green salad or your favorite side vegetable.
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French Onion Chicken Casserole
This recipe has all the flavors of French onion soup—including caramelized onions, melty gruyère cheese, and slices of baguette—in casserole form! Plus, it's made with rotisserie chicken so it's even heartier.
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Sheet-Pan Spicy Peanut Chicken and Broccoli
The sweet and spicy peanut sauce on this chicken dinner is totally customizable. Add more cayenne pepper if you like it spicy or more honey for a sweeter flavor.
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Buffalo Chicken with Blue Cheese Salad
You can serve this twist on game day eats with the blue cheese salad on the side or try shredding the chicken and serving it right on top.
Lemon-Thyme Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes
Not only is the chicken baked in the oven, but the potatoes and lemons are roasted right on the same sheet pan, too! It's less mess, and more flavor!
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Oven BBQ Chicken
You don't need an outdoor grill to make delicious BBQ chicken! Simply heat up your oven to 400˚ and grab your favorite bottle of barbecue sauce.
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Sheet-Pan Curried Chicken
What's the secret to this easy chicken dinner? A jar of red curry paste! It'll make this recipe next-level good!
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Chicken and Veggie Fall Skillet
First, the chicken thighs get a good sear in a hot cast iron skillet, then the veggies are added and the whole thing goes into the oven to finish. It's easy, simple, and so scrumptious.
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Roast Chicken
A whole roasted chicken will look so impressive at your next dinner party. But don't worry! It's surprisingly easy to make. It even has a bed of your favorite roasted vegetables.
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White Chicken Enchiladas
Making these creamy, cheesy chicken enchiladas might have a few extra steps but they bake up in the oven for just 30 minutes so it's perfect for weeknight dinners!
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Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells
Stuffed shells filled with chicken and cheese and topped with a creamy Alfredo sauce—this baked pasta recipe is all sorts of good. Plus, it can be made ahead of time.
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Chicken Wild Rice Casserole with Gruyere
This play on chicken and wild rice soup, combines all the same hearty ingredients into a baked casserole dish. The crispy English muffin croutons make it extra good.
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Italian Chicken Sheet-Pan Supper
Using boneless, skinless chicken breasts and quick-cooking veggies, like tomatoes and green beans, means this one-pan dinner will be ready in no time! To give it an extra boost of flavor, sprinkle parmesan cheese all over the pan.
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