Best 7 Baked Chicken In Sauce Recipes

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Baked chicken in sauce is a versatile and flavorful dish that can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Whether you prefer a tangy BBQ glaze, a creamy garlic sauce, or a rich tomato-based sauce, there is a baked chicken recipe that will satisfy your cravings. With a few simple ingredients and a little prep work, you can create a succulent and juicy chicken dish that will impress your family and friends.

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SAUCY BAKED CHICKEN



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This irresistible chicken gets its wonderful flavor from bubbling in honey and soy sauce while baking. It's our biggest hit with the families we serve it to. -Caroline Champoux, Londonderry, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 cup honey
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Place chicken in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, mix the remaining ingredients; pour over chicken., Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, basting occasionally. Remove chicken from dish and keep warm., Transfer sauce to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 12-15 minutes or until sauce is reduced to 1-1/4 cups., Freeze option: Cover and freeze cooled chicken and sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Reheat in a foil-lined 13x9-in. baking dish in a preheated 325° oven until heated through, covering if necessary to prevent excess browning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 1013mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein.

BAKED CHICKEN IN A SWEET BBQ SAUCE



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What I had to do to squeeze this recipe from my neighbor...but it's worth it. This is a scrumptious version of sticky chicken.

Provided by Allyson

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup prepared barbecue sauce
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup red wine
¼ cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon dry mustard powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Whisk together the barbecue sauce, soy sauce, red wine, maple syrup, chili powder, dry mustard powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin in a bowl until thoroughly combined.
  • Place the chicken breasts into a 9x13-inch baking dish, and pour the sauce over the chicken. Turn the chicken pieces over in the sauce to coat both sides.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a breast should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Remove the chicken from the baking dish, and keep warm.
  • Pour the remaining sauce into a saucepan, place over medium heat, and bring to a boil. Whisk the cornstarch and water together in a small bowl until smooth. Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the sauce; reduce heat to a simmer, and allow the sauce to thicken, whisking constantly. Return the chicken to the dish, and pour the thickened sauce over the chicken to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 1327.5 mg, Sugar 21.1 g

CHICKEN BREASTS IN CREAM SAUCE



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Make and share this Chicken Breasts in Cream Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nimz_

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 2h25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 chicken breasts
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup water
parsley (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Brown chicken breast.
  • Place breasts in oven dish.
  • Mix together the onion, garlic, cream, broth, salt, white pepper and worcestershire and mix well.
  • Pour over the chicken and bake 2 hours at 300 degrees.
  • After baking, remove breasts; strain juices into saucepan.
  • Add 2 tablespoons flour and 1/2 cup water.
  • Mix with whisk until thickened.
  • Add milk if too thick.
  • Pour sauce over breasts and garnish with parsley.

YUMMY BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS IN TANGY SAUCE



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Another delicious recipe my mother makes and I finally got the recipe for. Tender chicken thighs and tangy sauce are perfect served over rice. Adults and kids alike will love this! Enjoy!

Provided by SeattleSun

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup ketchup
½ cup water
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup butter, melted
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 dash steak sauce (such as A.1.®)
3 pounds skinless chicken thighs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Whisk ketchup, water, vinegar, butter, onion, paprika, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, pepper, and steak sauce together in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, for flavors to blend.
  • Spread chicken thighs in a single layer in a baking dish. Pour sauce over chicken thighs.
  • Bake chicken in the preheated oven until thighs are cooked through and sauce is bubbling, about 2 hours. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 161.7 mg, Fat 31.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 39.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 1057.7 mg, Sugar 12.4 g

PESTO CHICKEN BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: chicken breasts, salt, pepper, basil pesto, roma tomato, mozzarella cheese

Provided by Robert Broadfoot

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 chicken breasts
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons basil pesto
1 roma tomato, sliced
1 cup mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
  • Place chicken breast in a baking dish. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Spread pesto on each chicken breast.
  • Layer tomatoes on top of the chicken.
  • Top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 40 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 44 grams, Sugar 1 gram

BAKED CHICKEN WITH PASTA SAUCE



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This easy Italian specialty makes a family-pleasing main course. Shared by Gert Kaiser of Kenosha, Wisconsin, it features delicious seasoned chicken breast halves in a flavorful pasta sauce and comes together in minutes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large egg
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 jar (26 ounces) garden-style pasta sauce
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Hot cooked pasta, optional

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, beat the egg. Place the bread crumbs in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in egg, then coat with crumbs. Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-22 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170° Pour pasta sauce over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese. , Bake 12-14 minutes longer or until sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted. Serve with pasta if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 1369mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 49g protein.

BAKED CHICKEN WITH PASTA SAUCE



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This ia a simple chicken dish with lots of flavor, use your own favorite pasta sauce for this, Prego Traditional Pasta sauce works well with this --- for each extra pound chicken increase the sauce by 1 to 1-1/2 cups, remember to drain the fat completely before adding the sauce :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs chicken pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt (or to taste, can use white salt)
ground black pepper (to taste)
1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
2 cups prepared pasta sauce
8 ounces uncooked spaghetti (or use as much as desired)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (optional or to taste)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Grease a 13 x 9-inch or a 2-quart baking dish (a larger baking dish might be needed for more chicken pieces).
  • Pat the chicken pieces dry using paper towels.
  • Season the chicken pieces with seasoned salt, black pepper and garlic power.
  • Place into the baking dish.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Drain any fat in the dish.
  • Pour the pasta sauce over the chicken then return to oven for another 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over.
  • Serve with cooked spaghetti.

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken is cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C) before removing it from the oven.
  • For a crispier skin, pat the chicken dry before baking.
  • If you don't have a baking dish, you can also cook the chicken in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • To make a gravy, whisk together the pan juices with some flour or cornstarch and water until thickened.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, potatoes, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Baked chicken in sauce is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With so many different sauce options to choose from, there is sure to be a recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give baked chicken in sauce a try.

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