159 baked chicken recipes

Lemon chicken with Angostura bitters, brown sugar, and paprika. Flour-coated chicken thighs browned in a skillet then baked with lemon slices in a sweet-bitter pan sauce.

Homemade chicken pot pie with cooked chicken and your pick of vegetables bound in a creamy poultry-seasoned gravy. Top it your way: buttery Parmesan croutons, fresh biscuits, or a classic pie crust baked until golden and bubbling.

Three-ingredient chicken pastry bites using crescent roll dough, cooked chicken, and pizza sauce. Quick, kid-friendly finger food that bakes up golden and flaky.

This colorful, no-bake casserole combines al dente elbow macaroni with tender chicken (or tofu), a medley of crunchy vegetables, and nutty sunflower seeds, all coated in a creamy mayonnaise dressing. It’s a versatile, make-ahead dish ideal for picnics, potlucks, or a quick family meal, bursting with fresh flavors and textures.

Easy chicken paella casserole with browned chicken pieces baked over rice, peas, mushrooms, and onion soup mix in chicken broth. A simplified, hands-off version of the Spanish classic.

Honey orange chicken legs baked with a glaze of orange juice, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Skinless chicken legs basted until fork-tender and golden brown.

Chicken cutlets coated in a spicy Dijon-mayo-sage mixture, crusted with breadcrumbs, and baked at high heat until golden and crisp. A quick weeknight dinner ready in 40 minutes.

Citrus wine chicken baked with orange juice, white wine, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. A low-calorie skinless chicken dinner with a glossy pan sauce.

Lemony chicken crepes filled with seared chicken in a cream of chicken and yogurt sauce, topped with a lemon-mushroom sauce and baked until bubbly. A tangy, creamy main dish.

Garlic mud chicken roasted under a thick paste of 50 garlic cloves, olive oil, Cajun spice, and flour that bakes into a crispy, flavor-sealing crust. Seriously garlicky.

Oven barbecue chicken with just 2 ingredients: a cut-up whole chicken and your favorite bottled barbecue sauce. Baked uncovered for an hour until tender and caramelized.

Stuffed baked potatoes topped with a creamy chicken, scallion, and Parmesan mixture. A fast microwave-then-bake dinner that turns pantry cans into a weeknight meal.

Yogurt chicken oven-bakes plain yogurt-dipped, breadcrumb-coated chicken legs and thighs to crispy golden tenderness. Served with a vibrant garlic-mint herb dipping sauce.

Chicken-stuffed mushrooms with garlic, parsley, and bread crumbs baked until golden. Poached chicken breast filling bound with egg yolk for a rich appetizer.

Chicken breast sandwiches on whole wheat toast with homemade ketchup-mustard sauce, served alongside crispy oven-baked potato wedges. A lighter take on the classic chicken sandwich combo.

Mexicali casserole layers canned tamales, yellow hominy, Vienna sausages, and cream of chicken soup under melted sharp cheddar. A quick Tex-Mex comfort bake.