60 Best Baked Chicken Recipes

Every home cook should have a go-to baked chicken recipe in their repertoire, whether it involves breadcrumbs or blue cheese (or both!). Find your weeknight winner among these oven-ready picks, or find more inspiration with our creative ways to use chicken breasts and easy chicken dinner ideas.

One-Dish Crispy Baked Chicken Legs

"Absolutely delicious. The skin was so crispy it almost tasted fried!"

-Jennifer G.

Breaded Baked Chicken

“My daughter really liked it. And she's not that crazy about chicken. Was really crispy and tasted like fried but easier than frying."

-southern_gal12000

Korean Roast Chicken Thighs

"Not much I can add to 143 other reviews, so I will just say "DELICIOUS!" This is a keeper."

-Outta Here

Crispy Balsamic Baked Chicken Breasts

"This recipe is awesome. The chicken is crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. It also smelled incredible while baking."

-bad kitty 1116

Baked Pesto Chicken

"This is the second thing I've ever cooked and it was a hit!”

-anlunashe

Artichoke & Chicken Bake

"This is an easy and elegant meal. It's definitely going into the meal rotation at my house."

-K James

Chicken Parm Meatloaf

This chicken meatloaf is flavored with marinara and parmesan and topped with crispy breadcrumbs.

Garlic Chicken Breasts

"Delicious! I loved the idea of moistening the chicken in garlic oil. Also, coated the baking dish with bacon grease for a little extra flavor."

-Crisci

Creamy Baked Chicken Breasts

"This is such a great chicken dish. I love the cheesy flavor."

-shimmerysummersun

Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan

"I love the simplicity of this recipe!"

-Liz N.

Chicken Breasts in Lemon Cream Sauce

"I loved the subtle hint of lemon in this recipe. I made it exactly as written and served it over spaghetti."

-Dreamgoddess

Oven-Baked Parmesan Chicken Strips

"These take no time at all to make, and they work as an entree or an appetizer."

-SmoochTheCook

Broccoli & Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast

"This is an excellent dish. The flavors were incredible and the taste was unbelievable."

-~jb4~

Chicken Parm Biscuits

These buttermilk biscuits are filled with fried chicken and mozzarella, brushed with a garlic parmesan butter, and served with plenty of marinara dipping sauce.

Oven-Roasted Chicken Breasts

"I've been making this recipe for years. It's so simple to make and has a lovely blend of flavors."

-KeturahB

Easy Baked Cajun Chicken

"This was an instant family favorite. I increased the amount of Cajun seasoning, and I'm so glad I did."

-lazyme

Nacho Cheese Dorito Chicken

"I had my doubts about this recipe because I don't like Doritos, but it was delicious. I'll be making it again."

-wadelisa1

Baked Chicken in Crescent Rolls

"I love how quick and easy this recipe is. I served it with parsley, asparagus and mushrooms. It was so satisfying."

-Mrs. R.

Teriyaki Ranch Baked Chicken

"I made this for dinner the other night and everyone loved it. It's very easy to make."

-Tommie Simpson

Blue Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts

"I thickened the sauce a bit and it came out great. The entire recipe is so easy to make."

-Beautiful BC

Tropical Baked Chicken

"This was amazing! I wasn't sure about how all the flavors would work together, but the combination intrigued me. It is a keeper for sure."

-MarieRynr

Chicken Rice Casserole

"What a yummy casserole. This is a good way to use up leftover roasted chicken, and the spices in the casserole were perfect."

-jnpj7468

Baked Chicken & Stuffing

"I make this in my slow cooker, and it turns out super yummy after being cooked all day!"

-tanya.c.trout

Baked Chicken Dijon

We marinated the chicken breasts overnight before baking, and they came out really moist and flavorful."

-EpicureAngela

Honey Baked Chicken

"The chicken was nicely caramelized and tender, and I loved spooning the delicious sauce over rice."

-LifeIsGood

Simple Roast Chicken

"This was great! Fall off the bone tender and full of flavor."

-Garden Girl

Mexican Chicken Casserole

"We loved this! It tasted almost like chicken nachos, and the dish was very easy to make."

-Maribeli

Biscuit-Topped Chicken Pot Pie

"Really nice comfort food. We just loved this home-y dish."

-pamela t.

Baked Chicken & Gravy

"This was so good and easy! The gravy was amazing served over some chive mashed potatoes."

-JPsBarbie

Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts

"This recipe is so flexible. I added some grated cheese to the stuffing, and it was very tasty."

-jkhosler

Dill & Lemon Mayo Chicken

"My husband and I love the juiciness of the chicken. It tastes great baked or pan-fried."

-920209

Baked Chicken & Garlic Orzo

"This was very easy to make. I liked the taste of garlic and oregano in the orzo."

-Charlotte J

Baked Chicken Breasts with Horseradish Cream Sauce

"The cream had a perfect consistency and the chicken was so tender and juicy."

-Shelby Jo

Lemon Garlic-Butter Chicken Breasts

"This was delicious. My family fought over the crispy leftover bits."

-Margie99

Chicken Breasts in Cream Sauce

"My family loved this recipe. The sauce gave the chicken a lot of flavor."

-KCHomeCook

Oven-Baked Chicken & Eggplant Parmesan

"This is so good. The chicken browned well and the flavors were amazing."

-muffinlady

Baked Lemon Chicken with Chinese Lemon Sauce

"This is better than what I usually order at my local Chinese restaurant. The sauce was excellent."

-Klc1Foodie

Baked Herb-Crusted Chicken Breasts

"I'm always looking for new chicken recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. The lemon juice and herbs complemented each other so well."

-agileangus

Low-Fat Baked Chicken

"I make this regularly for dinner. If I'm in a rush, I pound the breasts flat to speed up cooking time."

-Annnacia

Baked Chicken Breast Supreme

"I made this for a dinner party the other night and everyone loved it."

-Charmy

Crispy Panko Chicken Cutlets

"This is a great recipe for a beginner cook. I double-dipped the cutlets for a crispier crust."

-VA

Crunchy Baked Chicken Thighs

"I love the mustard flavor, and the chicken is super tender. You can definitely play with this recipe and give it your own flavor."

-scarletbegonias326

Honey Balsamic Baked Chicken Breasts

"This is my favorite chicken recipe. I use boneless, skinless chicken breasts and add some white wine during the last ten minutes of cooking."

-Chef Wanabe Gourmet

Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

"My family loves this. It doesn't require too many ingredients and it's great when served with a side salad."

-sjpayne1

Alice's Baked Chicken Breast

"This is so easy to make. The chicken is juicy and tender, and the stuffing is absolutely delicious."

-Patti 2

Baked Balsamic Chicken

"This was very easy and everyone loved it so it's definitely a keeper.”

-Amy in Washington

Low-Carb Mexi Baked Chicken

"Cheap, easy, low calorie and low carb and delicious. This is perfect."

-Brandywhinesalot

Asian-Inspired Baked Chicken

"This was just packed with flavor. I was licking up the leftover sauce, not a pretty sight but it was so delicious! I also liked that this recipe uses ingredients that I always have on hand so I will be making this again for sure."

-dale7793

Oven-Baked Parmesan Romano Chicken

"These really did crisp up very nicely and were full of flavor. I did turn them during the cooking process, which gave them a nice, even coating texture.”

-JackieOhNo

Baked Mushroom Chicken

"This was a really, really good dish. I'll definitely make this again."

-pgarrison12

Baked Chicken with Special Raspberry Sauce

“I’ve been using this recipe for almost four years now, and I love it! I use both seedless jam and fresh raspberries, and substitute red pepper flakes for black pepper, but this recipe is a great one to build off of and really make your own!”

-Katie R.

Mustard-Baked Sour Cream Chicken

"This is the first chicken crusted with cornflakes that I could give five stars to! Everyone eating tonight loved it.”

-breezermom

Spicy Baked Chicken

"So good! Used panko and boneless skinless breasts. Amazing!"

-Hobotronics

Jolly Roger Baked Chicken

"I had a table of happy diners! The flavors are incredible and the drizzle puts it over the top. I did use the red pepper flakes and real butter. I also appreciated the detailed instructions.”

-Susie D

Maple Baked Chicken

“This was so much better than I expected! The chicken was as moist as I've ever made it. And oh-so-yummy. Not too sweet at all.”

-metrozazie

Simple Italian Baked Chicken

"Simple? Yes! Quick? Yes! Tasty? Yes! Very nice weeknight chicken dish — made just as directed and wouldn't change a thing.”

-loof751

Easy Baked Italian Chicken

“Easily delicious! Don't be afraid of the poultry seasoning!”

-Tylers Cook

Easy Baked BBQ Chicken

"One word: yum! Such a great, easy recipe. Could not stop eating this, lip-smackingly good!"

-anniesnomsblog

Baked Chicken Cacciatore

"Excellent! I used portobello mushrooms, chicken breasts and roasted red peppers to make this. This was so easy and so good. My chicken was tender as well.”

-CJAY8248

Baked Swiss Chicken & Stuffing

"I was originally given this recipe by my aunt, who used apple juice to mix with the soup. It is so easy to assemble, delicious to eat and yummy for leftovers."

-hetherfly

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