876 baked chicken recipes

Juicy chicken thighs griddle until crispy, then bake in fiery piri piri sauce with charred peppers. This Portuguese-inspired dish brings smokehouse heat balanced by fresh basil and lemon.

Zesty Parmesan chicken breasts dipped in melted butter, coated in a Parmesan seasoning blend with breadcrumbs, and baked crispy at high heat. Four ingredients and done in 40 minutes.

A North African-inspired chicken tagine with sweet bell peppers, dried fruits, brandy, lemon juice, and warm five-spice. Marinated overnight, then baked, served over couscous or barley pilaf.

Make-ahead wild rice chicken casserole loaded with crunchy water chestnuts, tender celery, and a creamy mushroom soup topping baked until golden and bubbly. Freezer-friendly comfort food for two.

Sweet red bell peppers stuffed with a sesame-ginger stir-fry of chicken, rice, peas, carrots, and egg, baked until heated through. A Chinese twist on classic stuffed peppers that's low-calorie and full of flavor.

Mustard-garlic chicken breasts coated in a blended Dijon-garlic-cayenne paste and crusted with wheat germ. Baked skinless for a crispy, golden, lower-fat dinner for two.

Chicken and Italian sausage browned together with turmeric-tinted rice, carrots, onion, and green pepper, then oven-baked in a Dutch oven. A rustic, hearty paella for six.

Tomato curry chicken with seared breasts baked in a spiced tomato sauce with onions, green peppers, and garlic. A weeknight-friendly one-pan curry with warm, aromatic flavor.

Butter-browned chicken breasts baked with sautéed bell peppers in a white wine and herb sauce. A simple, elegant French-inspired dinner with just a handful of ingredients.

Whole chicken and lentils baked in a clay cooker with smoked pork, aromatics, red wine, and dry mustard. A one-pot French-style braise with deeply concentrated flavor.

Rolled tortillas stuffed with chicken, cheddar, and Monterey Jack, smothered in a chili-bean and green enchilada sauce, then baked bubbly. Freezer friendly and ready in one hour.

Super easy Parmesan chicken: pieces brushed with tangy Dijon, rolled in a Parmesan-bread crumb crust and baked crisp. Four ingredients, no frying, and a golden savory coating.

Malai Murgh: whole chicken simmered in milk, layered with butter-fried almonds, raisins, and onions, then baked in a rich egg yolk and cream custard. A Mughlai classic.

Savory meat-filled manicotti stuffs pasta tubes with seasoned ground chicken, mozzarella, parmesan, and bread crumbs, baked in marinara with melted cheese. Italian-American comfort food, lighter version.

Ribollita, the classic Tuscan bread soup layered with vegetables, kidney beans, spinach, and Parmesan. Baked in a casserole with toasted bread soaking up a rich chicken-wine broth.

Chicken pot pie with broccoli and Parmesan in a creamy soup-mix sauce, topped with flaky egg-washed pastry baked golden. A cozy one-dish dinner from scratch.