Best 20 Easy Baked Chicken Recipes
Chicken is a go-to protein for many people due to its versatility, affordability, and nutritional value. It's also a favorite among home cooks looking for quick and easy recipes. For those seeking a simple and flavorful dish, easy baked chicken is an excellent option. This cooking method allows for endless variations, making it suitable for various preferences and dietary needs. Whether you prefer crispy skin, juicy meat, or a combination of both, the possibilities are limitless with easy baked chicken.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
EASY BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS
A wholesome twist on the classic favorite chicken tenders....I personally would prefer these baked over fried any day!
Provided by Tarryn
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Baked and Roasted Breasts
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Place egg in a shallow dish. Place bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper into a large zip-top freezer bag and mix well. Dip 2 chicken strips into egg and then place into bread crumb mixture and shake to coat. Place coated chicken pieces onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken.
- Spray each chicken tender with cooking spray 2 times.
- Bake tenders in the preheated oven for 7 minutes; flip, continue to bake on opposite side until no longer pink in the centers, about 7 minutes more. Remove from the oven.
- Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Broil tenders in the preheated oven for extra crunch, about 2 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 72.2 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 688.7 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
EASY BAKED CHICKEN, RICE, AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
No-fuss weeknight chicken casserole meal which covers all the bases...budget, taste, and ease.
Provided by B's Kitchen
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Combine chicken, soup, broccoli, rice, and water in a bowl; mix thoroughly. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking pan and cover with foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover, stir, top with Cheddar cheese, and cover again. Continue to bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center, rice is tender, and cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.1 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 88.4 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 34.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 649.1 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS (VERY EASY, ONE DISH)
This is one that I adapted from Recipe #199636 after I scored 4 huge chicken leg quarters on sale. ($0.39 a pound!). I added a few things and adjusted the cooking time and temp to to what worked for me. The skin got SO crispy and the chicken was moist and retained the flavors. It also fell off the bone. I hope you enjoy! UPDATE 11/13/15: THANK YOU for all of the great reviews! I am so glad it's such a hit! Make sure you check out the reviews for some other ideas on how to switch it up a little (but the original is still my personal favorite).
Provided by PSU Lioness
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Line a large glass baking dish with foil. You can also add a baking rack to the pan to keep the chicken out of the grease and to help air circulate and make it crispier.
- Remove excess fat from chicken quarters.
- Separate the skin from the chicken, taking care that the skin stays attached at most points on the chicken. (You just want a flap. Do not remove the skin).
- Brush the chicken (under the skin) with soy sauce.
- Sprinkle some garlic powder, seasoned salt and dill weed on the chicken under the skin (I estimated the 1 tsp measures. Use as much or as little as you're comfortable with) and rub into the chicken.
- Arrange the leg quarters in the pan, skin side up, taking care not to crowd. They need space to cook properly.
- Brush both sides of the leg quarters with soy sauce.
- Sprinkle the skin with garlic powder, seasoned salt and dill weed (to taste).
- Place on middle rack in over and bake uncovered for an hour.
- After an hour, increase oven temp to 400 and bake 15 minutes.
- Chicken is done when internal temp reaches 165 (insert meat thermometer at thickest part of thigh, taking care not to touch the bone).
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
EASY BAKED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS
These easy baked chicken drumsticks are crispy on the outside, and moist on the inside--a flavorful, cheap meal to make any time!
Provided by Le12ahw
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a glass baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Spread 1/4 cup of olive oil over the bottom of the prepared baking dish and line up drumsticks on top, alternating directions so that they fit. Top with 1 tablespoon of butter each, on the thick part of the chicken. Sprinkle with garlic salt, seasoned salt, salt, and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Cover chicken with remaining olive oil; continue to bake until juices run clear and chicken is no longer pink in the centers, 10 to 15 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.3 calories, Carbohydrate 0.1 g, Cholesterol 97.3 mg, Fat 34.5 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 155.4 mg
EASY BAKED CHICKEN CORDON BLEU
Easy recipe that tastes like you cooked all day. Chicken breasts are wrapped around ham and mozzarella cheese for a change in this version of the classic baked dish.
Provided by HOLLYSTACH
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Lay out the pounded chicken breasts on a clean surface. Place a slice of ham on each piece, then one stick of cheese. Roll the chicken up around the cheese and ham, and secure with toothpicks. Dip each roll in melted butter, then roll in bread crumbs. Place in a shallow baking dish.
- Bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is browned and juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 128.1 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 34.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 759.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
EASY CATALINA BAKED CHICKEN
This is a super easy chicken recipe that uses bottled Catalina (sometimes called California French) salad dressing. I use Kraft reduced fat Catalina.
Provided by Parsley
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Lightly grease/spray a 13" x 9" baking dish.
- Place chicken in prepared baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine Catalina dressing, onions, worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar; mix very well.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 45-55 minutes or until juices run clear.
EASY BREADED BAKED CHICKEN BREAST
This is my 'making chicken great again' recipe! Do not substitute the butter - it's a key ingredient and adds a lot of flavor.
Provided by Vincent Sammons
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine sour cream, lemon juice, and paprika in a bowl until well combined. Place stuffing mix in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken breasts into sour cream mixture so both sides are covered, then dip into seasoned stuffing mix on both sides. Roll each chicken breast up and place into a glass baking pan.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat and drizzle over the chicken breasts in the baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center and browned on the outside, and the juices run clear, 45 to 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 538 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 1089.3 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
EASY CHICKEN KIEV (BAKED)
There's a few recipes on Zaar for this, but this one seems different from the rest, even though some ingredients are the same. This is simple and delicious. Prep time includes 30 minutes to freeze.
Provided by CulinaryQueen
Categories Chicken
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Beat the chicken breasts flat with a meat mallet or a rolling pin.
- Mix together the garlic, lemon rind, lemon juice, butter, parsley, salt and pepper to form a paste.
- Divide the butter evenly between the chicken breasts and carefully roll up and secure with string.
- Freeze for 15 minutes or until the butter is firm.
- Coat the chicken in the flour, dip in the beaten egg and coat in the breadcrumbs, pressing firmly to make sure they stick.
- Return to the freezer for a further 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 190C/375°F.
- Bake the chicken for 30-40 minutes or until the outside is golden and crisp.
- Plate the chicken and drizzle a bit of the butter sauce over it before serving.
EASY MEDITERRANEAN BAKED CHICKEN BREAST
One of our go-to recipes for chicken breast that we make often during the week because it's so easy. Chicken breast gets marinated in Mediterranean flavors like lemon juice, olive oil, and herbs and then baked in the oven.
Provided by Silke
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on all sides and place in a bowl or lidded container. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and thyme in a small bowl and pour marinade over chicken breasts. Marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Set one oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
- Place chicken breasts into a baking dish and pour marinade on top.
- Bake chicken on the middle rack of the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 35 to 45 minutes, depending upon thickness. Move baking dish to the top rack and broil chicken until well browned, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 129.2 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 47.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 191.3 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
EASY BAKED BBQ CHICKEN
Not being a big fan of Barbecue, but Loving a man who LOVES it, i have to give in once in a while. Here's my take ( and I think Ry's favorite), on the classic. Made with Pre-made Barbecue Sauce ( I Prefer BullsEye) Its baked in the oven for convenience.
Provided by HappyFlour66
Categories Chicken
Time 50m
Yield 4 pieces, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425.
- Mix BBQ Sauce and A1 together.
- Brush chicken with sauce mixture.
- Bake for 40 Minutes, Repeatedly Basting with Sauce until its gone.
EASY CREAMY BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS
It doesn't get much easier than this! If desired you could add a can of whole or sliced mushrooms to the recipe. I like to add in 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese to the soup mixture, also if desired you can sprinkle grated cheddar cheese on top the last 5 minutes of baking, and brown the breasts in butter firstly and reduce cooking time slighty.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease a 13x9 baking pan.
- Place chicken in greased baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine the soups, sour cream, milk, chives, salt and pepper; spoon over chicken.
- Sprinkle with paprika.
- Bake, uncovered for 50 mins-1 hour, or until chicken is done.
KITTENCAL'S EASY OVEN-BAKED BARBECUED CHICKEN
Really this is such an easy recipe I wasn't going to even bother posting it, I have been making this for years and when you can't barbecue outside this is the next best thing! --- Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce works really well or use your own favorite, I most always use my recipe#232433 and prepare the sauce a day ahead --- I did not list the amounts for the seasoned salt and garlic powder as I never measure but probably use about 2 teaspoons each for all the chicken pieces, I usually use about 2 cups sauce but a little more or less is fine -- boneless, skinless chicken breasts work well also but cooking time will need to be reduced, you will *love* this!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Chicken
Time 1h25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees F (set oven rack to bottom position).
- Grease a jelly-roll pan (it is best to cook the chicken on a rack that fits in the jelly-roll pan, if you do not have a rack then just sit the chicken in the pan).
- Pat chicken dry using paper towels, then place skin-side down on the jelly-roll pan.
- Season the chicken with seasoned salt, garlic powder and black pepper.
- Turn skin-side up and season again.
- Cover the pan with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove from oven and carefully drain all fat from the pan.
- Pour the barbecue sauce over the chicken turning the pieces over to coat with the sauce (place skin-side up again in pan).
- Return to oven UNCOVERED and bake for about 30 minutes more or until if cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 662.2, Fat 35.2, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 160.4, Sodium 1208.2, Carbohydrate 45.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 32.6, Protein 37.7
EASY BAKED APRICOT CHICKEN BREAST
You can use a whole cut-up chicken or 10 chicken thighs if desired and increase baking time. if you are in a hurry you can omit the browning, but the chicken will not be as good, you can double this recipe but you will need a large baking dish, or just double the sauce amounts. Serve with cooked rice. Do not season the chicken with any salt, the dry soup mix already has enough in it.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- Heat oil with butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken with black pepper (do not use any salt).
- Brown chicken about 4 minutes on both sides or until lightly browned, then place into prepared baking dish (if using skin on chicken pieces then place skin-side up).
- In a bowl mix the preserves with dressing, onion soup and garlic until blended; pour over the chicken in the baking dish then turn the chicken to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes (if you did not brown the chicken increase baking time slightly).
- Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.7, Fat 26.9, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 73.8, Sodium 839.7, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 27.2, Protein 28.4
EASY, HEALTHY BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS
Make and share this Easy, Healthy Baked Chicken Breasts recipe from Food.com.
Provided by KathyP53
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 25m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Rinse, and pat chicken breasts dry. Spray small, shallow baking dish with cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken with onion powder, garlic salt, and pepper. Place in baking dish. Add chicken broth to dish.
- Bake 20 minutes or until no longer pink.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.3, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 318.7, Carbohydrate 0.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 25.4
EASY CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN
This is an easy way to have the fried chicken texture, but baked.
Provided by Gail
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
- Mix cracker crumbs, seasoned salt, and garlic powder in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken breasts into melted margarine and press into cracker mixture until coated. Arrange chicken in prepared baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven until chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 45 to 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 67.1 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 636.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
EASY BAKED CHICKEN WITH STUFFING & GRAVY
Simple & easy, but comforting dinner that smells wonderful cooking. Stove top stuffing (2 boxes) works very well. You may want an extra small jar of gravy for serving.
Provided by Queen Puff
Categories Weeknight
Time 55m
Yield 6 chicken breasts, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 375.
- Prepare stuffing according to package directions.
- Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Spoon a small amount of stuffing into underside of each chicken breasts and place into pan.
- Combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika into a small bowl.
- Sprinkle onto each chicken breast.
- Spoon remaining stuffing into baking dish around chicken breasts.
- Cover dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven
- Pour gravy over chicken and stuffing.
- Re-cover with the foil and bake for 15-30 minutes until done.
EASY BAKED CHICKEN
One of the easiest chicken recipes I know and always a hit!
Provided by R.A.S.
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Place the dressing in a shallow dish or bowl for dipping. Do the same with the cornflakes crumbs or breadcrumbs (see Cook's Note). Dip the chicken breasts, one at a time, in the dressing, then in the breadcrumbs to coat.
- Place chicken breasts in prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 33.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 690.2 mg, Sugar 11.4 g
EASY BAKED ITALIAN CHICKEN
Easy and yummy! Dump it all in a pan and bake. Serve with potato bakers done in same oven for a wonderful meal.
Provided by Marie
Categories Chicken
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix together oil, vinegar and garlic in a covered jar and shake well.
- Arrange chicken in a shallow baking pan and sprinkle with salt, pepper and poultry seasoning.
- Pour oil and vinegar mixture over chicken and bake at 350° for about an hour or until done.
SUPER EASY BAKED CHICKEN PARMESAN FOR TWO
This recipe is based off of a Cooking Light recipe, but it is not pan fried at all. You could easily double this recipe, but I cook for two, so this is perfect for us. I serve this with veggies and crescent rolls.
Provided by Greeny4444
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Lightly spray a pie plate or a foil-lined baking sheet with cooking spray; set aside.
- Combine Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and salt in a shallow dish (I use a paper plate). Place egg in a separate shallow dish.
- Dip each side of each chicken breast in egg, then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture. Place on prepared pan.
- Bake for 18 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until done.
- Take the chicken out and switch the oven to BROIL.
- Divide the sauce evenly and pour over each piece of chicken. Sprinkle evenly with the mozzarella cheese.
- Broil 2 minutes or until the cheese melts.
EASY ASIAN BAKED CHICKEN
Chicken breasts baked with soy sauce, vinegar, bell peppers and water chestnuts. Ta dah! That's it! Very tasty and simple.
Provided by sal
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place chicken in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour soy sauce and vinegar over chicken, then sprinkle with bell pepper and top with water chestnuts.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 2489.4 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken: Bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts or thighs work best for baking. The bones help the chicken stay moist, while the skin adds flavor. Using a whole chicken is also a great option, although it will take longer to cook.
- Season the chicken well: Use a simple blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to season the chicken. You can also add other herbs and spices to taste, such as paprika, thyme, or rosemary.
- Cook the chicken at a high temperature: This will help the chicken brown and crisp on the outside while staying juicy on the inside.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness: The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the chicken rest before serving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, making it even more tender and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Baked chicken is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a healthy and affordable option that can be easily customized to your liking. With a little planning and preparation, you can create a baked chicken dish that will impress your family and friends.
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