Baked Chicken Recipes

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Classic Chicken Potpie

A buttery crust is always a winner, but when it comes to potpie, it's what's inside that counts. Try this classic version; then explore these fresh filling ideas: Curried Chicken; Mushroom-Marjoram Chicken; Tomato-Corn Chicken.

Chicken Tetrazzini

Our freezer-friendliest chicken recipe makes one casserole that will serve 4 tonight, plus a second meal to freeze and pull out when you're in a pinch.

Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole

This nostalgic dish evokes the Old School casseroles your grandmother used to make—but in easy mode to make it quick, delicious, and great for a weeknight. Rotisserie chicken and precooked rice (or leftover rice) are combined with easy-prep veggies and baked with a flour-thickened broth that has a little sour cream added for creaminess.

Chicken Divan

Chicken breasts, broccoli, and mushrooms are smothered in a creamy Mornay sauce and topped with a blanket of cheesy breadcrumbs in this classic Chicken Divan.

Brown-Sugar BBQ Chicken Drumettes

A simple, sweet barbecue sauce will please even finicky eaters.

Healthy Chicken Parmesan

What makes this Chicken Parmesan healthier than usual? Only one side of the chicken has breading, whole-wheat breadcrumbs sub in for white, and an egg white replaces a whole one.

Perfect Roast Chicken

The almost universal appeal of roasted chicken stems from its power to comfort. The ideal roasted chicken recipe will leave your chicken golden brown and gleaming, tender, and juicy. The crackle of chicken as it roasts and the wondrous aroma that perfumes the kitchen provoke a feeling of satisfaction and fulfillment.

Roast Chicken with Vegetables and Potatoes

Nothing hits the spot quite like a simple roast chicken with vegetables. Nestled on a bed of fingerling potatoes, carrots, shallots, and fragrant lemons, this one-and-done dish is an excellent candidate for a special Sunday roast any time of year.

Rotisserie Chicken with Yogurt Sauce and Herb Relish

Easy to prepare, this quick weeknight dinner is also rich in flavor. Spend a few minutes making the savory yogurt sauce and herb relish, then let your supermarket take it from there. A store-bought chicken will make this recipe a breeze, but you can also roast your own.

Baked Chicken Nuggets

Nuggets are a home run with kids, but admit it, you love them too. These are baked, so you can enjoy them guilt-free. A three-step breading method -- coating chicken pieces in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs -- seals in moisture and gives a crisp crunch without a lot of added fat.

Healthier Chicken Parmigiana

Skinless chicken breast meat dipped in egg whites and ground whole-wheat crackers forms a healthier chicken parmigiana that's sure to be a favorite.

Chicken Milanese with Arugula Salad

The bite of lemon, arugula, and onion cuts through the richness of these crisp cutlets.

Inspiration and Ideas

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Flat Roast Chicken

Spatchcocked Chicken with Tomatoes

Almond-Crusted Chicken

Pan-Roasted Chicken with Za'atar, Potatoes, and Greens

Chicken Parmesan

The main components of this dish, the sauce and the chicken, can be prepared in advance. When you're ready to eat, simply assemble and bake this classic chicken Parmesan recipe. To prepare homemade breadcrumbs instead of store-bought, try Lucinda's simple how-to.From the book "Mad Hungry" by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).

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Chicken and Spinach Casserole

Use the supermarket staple of rotisserie chicken in this comforting casserole. Combine shredded chicken with sauteed spinach in a cream sauce, pour into a baking dish, and top with torn bread. Serve your family this creamy, bubbling casserole for a cozy dinner.

Sriracha-Glazed Chicken

Make this recipe with chicken wings for a crowd-pleasing game-day appetizer; make it with drumsticks for a simple weeknight dinner.

Buttermilk Chicken

Served with slaw or potato salad, this chicken dinner will feel like an indoor picnic. Any leftover chicken will make a great school lunch.

Baked Chicken and Onions

Serve this healthy baked-chicken dish with our Rice Pilaf with Toasted Almonds.

Apricot-Dijon-Glazed Chicken

Apricot jam, honey, and Dijon mustard give these chicken thighs a sweet and tangy flavor, a fast weeknight dinner the family will love.

Spatchcocked Chicken with Potatoes

Spatchcocking -- splitting, then flattening a chicken -- yields a perfect roasted chicken in less time than a whole one takes. It also exposes more skin, which crisps up nicely at higher temperatures. Click here to learn how. Feel free to use a roasting pan or a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet.

Chicken Biryani

Popular throughout India, Pakistan, and the Middle East, this chicken dinner varies depending on the region but typically consists of rice layered with lavishly spiced meat or vegetables. Our take calls for toasting and grinding herbs such as cloves, peppercorns, cardamom, cumin, and coriander for depth of flavor.

Arroz Con Pollo

This one-pot recipe for Arroz Con Pollo, which is great for a crowd, comes from Martha's book One Pot: 120+ Easy Meals from Your Skillet, Slow Cooker, Stockpot, and More. It's made with bone-in fatty chicken thighs, pimiento-stuffed green olives, chopped tomatoes, saffron threads, and bay leaves.

Garlic-Roasted Chicken Breasts

In this Garlic-Roasted Chicken Breasts dish, roasting softens and mellows the garlic. The garlic tops serve as a rack for the chicken. Garlic bottoms are flipped halfway through to soak up juices. Leftover chicken can be used in dishes like chicken enchiladas.

Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Wings

Serve these baked chicken wings as an appetizer; their sweet glaze of honey is counterbalanced by soy sauce and vinegar. Garlic and ginger add a welcome kick, elevating the wings to game-day territory.

Chicken In A Pot

You'll rely on this hearty chicken dinner again and again: It takes only 15 minutes of prep to pull together.

Chicken and Snap Peas

When time is tight, nothing beats a 30-minute meal made in a single skillet.

Double Roast Chicken

Roasting two chickens at once leaves plenty left over for sandwiches, soups, and salads--such as Roast Chicken Salad with Feta and Greens and Roast Chicken and Vegetable Soup--for easy lunches and dinners.

Chicken and Chorizo Paella

An impressive but easy Spanish-inspired supper that's just right for a dinner party. This one-pan main dish is flavored with Spanish smoked paprika, saffron, and dried chorizo.

Mediterranean Chicken

Roasting a simplechicken breast with capers, olives, andgrape tomatoes transforms it into a Mediterranean dish.

Cornflake-Crusted Baked Chicken

This chicken has the satisfying crust of its fried cousin, but it's baked instead, making it a healthier dinner alternative.

Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic

Get a taste of the French countryside: chicken with mild, buttery roasted garlic -- yes, 40 cloves of it -- and a few sprigs of thyme. C'est tout!

Roast Chicken with Garlic and Thyme

Crisp, golden skin and juicy garlic-laced meat exemplify why roasting is one of the best ways to highlight the texture and flavor of a chicken.

Crispy-Chicken and Egg Sandwich

Breakfast, lunch, or dinner? You decide! Get cracking on this easy chicken-and-egg sandwich that makes a great meal from morning to night.

Roast Chicken with Parsnips and Swiss Chard

Give simple roasted chicken a big boost with surprising sides: sweetly caramelized parsnips and bright-tasting, bright-looking Swiss chard.

Baked Chicken Fingers

Michelle McCusker Wolff from Grand Rapids, Michigan won over finicky eaters in her house with these healthier chicken fingers.

Chicken with Sofrito

Chicken is taken to the next level with the addition of sofrito, a flavorful Spanish sauce.

Chicken, Lemon, and Dill with Orzo

Delicious and convenient, this baked-pasta dish is an irresistible all-in-one dinner. The Greek flavors in this dish are great with a fresh salad like our recipe for Fennel with Parsley, Parmesan, and Lemon. For a vegetarian main course, omit the chicken and use vegetable broth.

Baked Buttermilk Chicken

Buttermilk keeps baked chicken tender; a coating of cornflakes makes each piece as crispy as fried chicken, but with less fat.

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