Baked chicken is a busy family’s best friend—it’s simple, wholesome, and comes together quickly with minimal effort. I’ve gathered 42 easy baked chicken recipes that are perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or feeding a crowd. We have kid-approved favorites, one-pan dinners and healthy options and cozy comfort meals. These recipes make it easy to put a delicious, home-cooked meal on the table without extra stress.
One of my favorite busy-weeknight hacks is to have easy baked chicken recipes or cooked chicken breast ready to go. Using my juicy baked chicken breast or a rotisserie chicken means you can pull together a quick dinner or even any of these leftover chicken recipes in minutes. I like to shred or chop it and store it in an airtight container so it’s ready for quick, family-friendly dinners all week long.
Quick & Easy Baked Chicken Recipes
Minimal prep, maximum flavor and perfect for busy weeknights when you need dinner on the table fast.
- Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan
- Baked Chicken Shawarma Bites
- Baked Panko Chicken with Honey Drizzle – tender chicken baked to crispy perfection, topped off with a spicy honey drizzle
- Baked Italian Chicken
- Easy Baked Teriyaki Chicken Thighs – the sticky, sweet teriyaki glaze is to do for
- Baked Catalina Chicken – only 5 ingredients and a few minutes of prep
- Cheesy Baked Pesto Chicken
Family-Friendly Baked Chicken Recipes
Classic favorites that your family will love. They’re easy, wholesome, and comforting meals everyone asks for again.
- Million Dollar Chicken Bake – hundreds of glowing reviews on this one!
- 3 Cheese Baked Chicken – creamy, cheesy perfection
- Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders
- Ranch Baked Chicken Tenders – the best combo of kid-friendly flavors
- Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Bites – no dry chicken here; leftovers are great to throw on salads
- Baked Chicken Tacos
- Creamy Salsa Chicken
- Monterey Chicken Bake – one of our favorite ways to bake chicken
- Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
- Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu
One-Pan Baked Chicken Recipes
Everything cooks together in a single baking dish or sheet pan for simple, stress-free cleanup and a full, wholesome dinner in one pan.
- Baked Caesar Chicken
- Baked Chicken Fajitas
- Baked Feta Chicken
- Baked Lemon Chicken Thighs with Potatoes
- Baked Salsa Chicken – easy, healthy, and so delicious
- Salsa Verde Chicken Bake
- French Onion Chicken
- BBQ Chicken Bake
Casseroles & Pasta Dishes with Chicken
Hearty pasta bakes and layered casseroles that turn plain chicken into kid-approved meals.
- Baked Chicken Spaghetti
- Southwest Chicken Casserole – spoon the delicious juices over rice
- Mexican Chicken and Rice Bake
- Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Bake
- Lasagna Chicken Bake – serve over your favorite pasta
- Caprese Chicken Ravioli Bake
- Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas with Sour Cream Sauce
Baked Chicken Recipes with Veggies
Perfectly tender chicken paired with roasted or baked vegetables for a balanced, family-friendly meal.
- Spinach Pesto Baked Chicken – loaded with veggies and flavor
- Italian Baked Chicken and Peppers
- Sheet Pan Baked Pineapple Chicken
- Baked Chicken Cutlets with Veggies
- Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken – this one has been so popular lately
- Caprese Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
Healthy Baked Chicken Recipes
Wholesome meals that are lighter but still packed with flavor. Great for busy nights when you want nutritious dinners everyone will enjoy.
- Baked Greek Chicken
- Oven Baked Salsa Chicken – high protein, low carb, and so flavorful
- Tuscan Garlic Chicken – one of my personal favorites!
- Baked Bruschetta Chicken
- Low Carb Chicken Enchilada Casserole
If you’re looking for baked chicken recipes, this list will be a keeper. If you need more easy chicken recipe ideas, check out this link.
If you have any tried and true baked chicken breast recipes for dinner, make sure and let me know in the comments!
How do I prevent my chicken breast from being dry?
I like to butterfly my chicken breast so I can make sure it’s all an even thickness. I also recommend using a meat thermometer so that you can cook it just to the right temperature. When cooked perfectly, the thickest part of the chicken breast will be 165˚F
How should I season my chicken before baking?
You can use a simple combination of salt and pepper. A classic blend of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper is great too.
What temperature should I bake my chicken at?
For chicken breasts, bake at 375-400°F, until internal temperature reaches 165°F, to cook faster and avoid dryness. In general, chicken casseroles should bake at 350°F, focusing on gentle, even heating.
Baked Crispy Panko Chicken
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 2 lbs chicken breast cutlets, (about 6 thin chicken breast pieces)
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
For the panko topping
- 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs, unseasoned
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
For the Honey Drizzle
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the panko mixture by combining the panko with the paprika, garlic powder, salt, and onion powder. Pour the butter over the seasoned crumbs and mix until combined. Set aside.
- Season each side of the chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Then lay them flat on a large baking sheet and spread a very thin coat of mayonnaise over the top of each chicken breast.
- Turn each chicken breast mayo side down into the crumb mixture to coat the top, then return it to the baking sheet. Spoon any remaining crumbs over the top of each chicken breast and pat to secure to the chicken.
- Bake at 425˚F for 10-15 minutes, until cooked through to an internal temp of 165˚F. The time w vary based on the thickness of your chicken.
- While the chicken cooks mix the honey with the red pepper flakes. Drizzle the honey over the chicken right before serving. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- Mayonnaise – If you can’t eat mayonnaise, sour cream and greek yogurt can also be used in place of mayo, but will lend a slightly different flavor.
- Red Pepper Flakes– This is absolutely optional, but it is really delicious!
- in the refrigerator for 3-4 days
- in the freezer up to a month
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