Best 6 Saucy Baked Chicken Breasts Recipes

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"Saucy baked chicken breasts" are a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, there's a recipe out there that's sure to please. With so many different sauces to choose from, you can customize your chicken to your own personal taste. Whether you prefer a classic tomato sauce, a creamy Alfredo sauce, or a spicy buffalo sauce, there's a sauce out there that's perfect for you.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

EASY BAKED CHICKEN BREAST



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Tender and juicy Baked Chicken Breasts with a delicious honey mustard sauce takes only minutes to make! Baked Chicken couldn't be any easier to prepare for a quick and easy dinner idea. Smothered in a Honey Mustard Sauce with a kick of lemon juice, this will become your new favourite chicken breast recipe!

Provided by Karina

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon smooth and mild Dijon mustard
4 cloves garlic, (minced)
1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, (adjust to taste)
2 pounds (1 kg) boneless skinless chicken breasts, ((4 large chicken breasts))
Salt and cracked black pepper, (to season)
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 sprigs rosemary
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, (to garnish (optional))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  • Combine the oil, honey, mustards, garlic and lemon juice in a small bowl to combine well.
  • Place the chicken into prepared baking dish. Season generously with salt, pepper and paprika. Spoon 3/4 of the honey mustard mixture evenly over the chicken and spread evenly all over each breast. Arrange rosemary between each piece.
  • Cover and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Spoon remaining sauce over each breast and bake uncovered for a further 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and juices are no longer pink.
  • Broil/grill for 2 minutes on medium-high to brown the chicken and caramelise the edges.
  • Cover with foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to recirculate before serving. Garnish with parsley and serve warm with pan drippings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 48 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Sodium 193 mg, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BAKED CHICKEN BREAST



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Juicy, oven baked chicken breast simply seasoned with a basic spice blend. Prepped and baked in no time at all! Gluten Free + Paleo + Low Carb + Low FODMAP friendly

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Mains

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder* leave out if you need to keep this low FODMAP
1 tablespoon coconut sugar or brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 5-6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F/220°C. Line a large baking sheet with foil and/or baking paper for easy clean up. Set aside.
  • Mix together the spices in a small bowl.
  • Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic cling wrap or aluminium foil and pound them down to make them even in thickness. You can use a rolling pin if you don't own a meat mallet. This will help the chicken cook faster, more even and make for more tender chicken.
  • Place the chicken on the lined baking sheet - make sure not to overlap the chicken.
  • Drizzle and rub olive oil all over the chicken. Sprinkle the seasoning blend and rub all over the surface of the chicken. Try to cover as much surface area as you can with spice blend.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken breast should be at least 165°F. Cover will a piece of foil or a bowl and let rest 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 72 milligrams cholesterol, Protein 24 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize breast, Sodium 574 grams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar

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.

SIMPLE BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Simple basic recipe for cooking up a bunch of skinless boneless chicken breasts.

Provided by Always Cooking Up Something

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
1 pinch Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®), or to taste
1 tablespoon water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat convection oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle both sides with salt and Creole seasoning. Place chicken in a broiler pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Flip chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Remove chicken from pan. Pour water into the pan, while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add more water if needed to dislodge the browned bits; serve alongside chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.6 calories, Carbohydrate 0.1 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 1418.2 mg

BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS SUPREME



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Perfect for a busy day, this saucy main dish can be prepared a day ahead and baked before serving. My brothers don't want me to make anything else when they come to dinner! Leftovers are great for sandwiches or sliced with potato salad. -Marjorie Scott, Sardis, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups plain yogurt or sour cream
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 cups fine dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine first 8 ingredients; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight., Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Drain and remove chicken from marinade; coat each piece with crumbs. , Arrange on a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°.

Nutrition Facts :

SAUCY BAKED CHICKEN



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This is from one of those Time Life recipe cards. I have not tried this yet, but I think I would do this on top of the stove.

Provided by JeriBinNC

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs chicken cutlets (6)
1 medium onion, sliced
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Pour oil into large roasting pan. Add chicken, onion, and mushrooms, turning to coat with oil. Bake 5 minutes; turn chicken over and stir vegetables. Bake an additional 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, whisk flour into chicken broth. Add vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper, stirring well.
  • When chicken has cooked for 10 minutes, add broth mixture to roasting pan. Cover with foil and bake 10 minutes. Remove foil, stir vegetables, and bake, uncovered, until sauce bubbles and is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Heat broiler. Turn chicken over. Place pan 6 inches from heat and broil until chicken just starts to turn golden, about 3-5 minutes. Serve immediately.
  • Variation: Reduce chicken broth to 1/2 cup, delete the vinegar, and add 3/4 cup Marsala wine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.7, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 848.8, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.7, Protein 29.3

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Chicken Breasts: Look for boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are about the same size so they cook evenly.
  • Pound the Chicken Breasts: Pounding the chicken breasts helps them cook evenly and tenderize them. You can use a meat mallet or rolling pin to do this.
  • Marinate the Chicken Breasts: Marinating the chicken breasts in a flavorful marinade helps them stay moist and juicy. You can use a variety of marinades, such as olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, and spices.
  • Preheat the Oven: Make sure to preheat the oven to the correct temperature before baking the chicken breasts. This helps them cook evenly.
  • Use a Baking Dish: Use a baking dish that is large enough to hold the chicken breasts in a single layer. This helps them cook evenly.
  • Bake the Chicken Breasts: Bake the chicken breasts for the recommended time, or until they are cooked through. You can use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken breasts. It should read 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
  • Let the Chicken Breasts Rest: After baking the chicken breasts, let them rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This helps the juices redistribute throughout the chicken breasts and makes them more tender.

Conclusion:

Saucy baked chicken breasts are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give saucy baked chicken breasts a try.

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