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50 Non-Boring Baked Chicken Recipes to Try for Dinner

By Heath Goldman
| Sep. 25, 2017
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50 Non-Boring Baked Chicken Recipes to Try for Dinner
Eat Well 101

Story of our life: It’s time to get dinner on the table, so we grab a few frozen chicken breasts and throw them in the oven. But baked chicken doesn’t have to be bland and repetitive. Case in point? These 50 inventive, delicious and easy recipes that make a chicken dinner anything but boring. Bookmark these. Trust us.

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garlic lovers baked chicken 501
Gimme Some Oven
1/50

Garlic Lovers Baked Chicken

Including 40 (yep, 40) cloves of roasted garlic.

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spinach and cheese stuffed chicken 501
PHOTO: LIZ ANDREW/STYLING: ERIN MCDOWELL
2/50

Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Chicken

A lighter take on chicken Parm.

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coconut lime chicken 501
Pinch of Yum
3/50

Coconut Lime Chicken

Served with a heaping pile of rice noodles.

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best easy greek sheet pan chicken souvlaki and potatoes 501
Half Baked Harvest
4/50

Best Easy Greek Sheet Pan Chicken Souvlaki and Potatoes

Creamy tzatziki sauce takes it over the top.

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parmesan ranch chicken thighs
PHOTO: LIZ ANDREW/STYLING: ERIN MCDOWELL
5/50

Parmesan-Ranch Chicken Thighs

Extra points for creativity.

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moroccan baked chicken breast 501
Eazy Peazy Mealz
6/50

Moroccan Baked Chicken Breast and Quinoa Salad

The perfect marriage of exotic flavors and easy prep.

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roasted buffalo chicken wings 501
PHOTO: LIZ ANDREW/STYLING: ERIN MCDOWELL
7/50

Roasted Buffalo Chicken Wings

The magic starts with store-bought buffalo sauce.

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chicken kale and brussels sprouts salad 501
I Will Not Eat Oysters
8/50

Chicken, Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad

The tastiest grain bowl we’ve ever met.

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soy ginger chicken spiralized salad 501
Inspiralized
9/50

Soy Ginger Chicken Spiralized Salad

This dinner has feel-good written all over it.

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garlic breaded roast chicken breast 501
PHOTO: LIZ ANDREW/STYLING: ERIN MCDOWELL
10/50

Garlic Breaded Roast Chicken Breast

Ditch the deep fryer and head this way for crispy chicken.

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baked chicken with asparagus olives and tomatoes 501
The Modern Proper
11/50

Baked Chicken with Asparagus, Olives and Tomatoes in White Wine Sauce

The perfect healthy reboot.

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roasted drumsticks with tomatoes 501
PHOTO: LIZ ANDREW/STYLING: ERIN MCDOWELL
12/50

Roasted Drumsticks with Tomatoes

Close your eyes and you’re in Sicily.

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baked chicken gnocchi with garlic asiago cream sauce 5011
Eat Well101
13/50

Baked Chicken Gnocchi with Garlic Asiago Cream Sauce

Preparing gnocchi in the oven? So. Smart.

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potato chip fried chicken 501
PHOTO: LIZ ANDREW/STYLING: ERIN MCDOWELL
14/50

Potato-Chip Fried Chicken

We’re ditching bread crumbs from here on out.

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8 Ingredient Cheesy Green Chile Chicken 5012
Half Baked Harvest
15/50

Eight-Ingredient Cheesy Green Chile Chicken

Sometimes dinner just needs to be simple and fast.

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muhammara chicken melts 501
Salt and Wind
16/50

Muhammara Chicken Melts

Who needs bowls, anyway?

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greek chicken and potatoes 501
I Will Not Eat Oysters
17/50

Greek Chicken and Potatoes

You had us at feta cheese wedges.

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crispy baked chicken tenders 501
PHOTO: LIZ ANDREW/STYLING: ERIN MCDOWELL
18/50

Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders

A totally acceptable dinner for grown-ups.

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baked pesto chicken parmesan 501
Salt and Wind
19/50

Baked Pesto Chicken Parmesan

Topped with tomato sauce and pesto.

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20 minute healthy chicken parmesan 501
Pinch of Yum
20/50

20-Minute Healthy Chicken Parmesan

Cheesy, saucy, crispy and sits on top of delicious zoodles.

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jambalaya with chicken and chorizo 501
I Will Not Eat Oysters
21/50

Jambalaya with Chicken and Chorizo

Yep, everything gets made in one skillet.

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sumac lemon baked chicken wings 501
A Cedar Spoon
22/50

Sumac Lemon Baked Chicken Wings

The most exciting innovation since buffalo sauce.

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creamy pesto chicken linguine 501
I Will Not Eat Oysters
23/50

Creamy Pesto Chicken Linguine

You can’t top this.

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middle eastern spiced chicken with baked rice 501
A Better Happier St. Sebastian
24/50

Middle Eastern Spiced Chicken with Baked Rice and Pistachio

Cumin, cardamom and turmeric, together at last.

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prosciutto wrapped baked chicken 501
Gimme Some Oven
25/50

Prosciutto-Wrapped Baked Chicken

An easy spin on traditional chicken saltimbocca.

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spinach cream cheese stuffed chicken 501
Little Spice Jar
26/50

Spinach Cream Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breast

Chicken rolled around spinach and cream cheese. What more could you ask for?

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one pan honey mustard chicken and vegetables 501
The Modern Proper
27/50

One Pan Honey Mustard Chicken and Vegetables

Opt for whole-grain honey mustard for extra texture.

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oven baked sriracha chicken 501
Alida’s Kitchen
28/50

Oven-Baked Sriracha Chicken

If you like things hot.

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one pan roasted chicken with carrots 501
PHOTO: LIZ ANDREW/STYLING: ERIN MCDOWELL
29/50

One-Pan Roasted Chicken with Carrots

Bye, after-dinner cleanup.

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creamy chicken quinoa and broccoli casserole 501
Pinch of Yum
30/50

Creamy Chicken Quinoa and Broccoli Casserole

Now this is family food.

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everything chicken 501
Gimme Some Oven
31/50

?Everything? Chicken

Well, everything but the carb-loaded bagel.

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baked chicken with jalapeno pesto 501
Salt and Wind
32/50

Baked Chicken with Jalapeño Pesto

It’s an instant crowd-pleaser.

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flaxseed crusted chicken tenders with spiralized sweet potatoes 501
Inspiralized
33/50

Flaxseed Crusted Chicken with Spiralized Sweet Potatoes

The best alternative to chicken fingers and fries.

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lemon pepper chicken with brown butter garlic lemon sauce 501
The Recipe Critic
34/50

Lemon Pepper Chicken with Brown Butter Garlic Sauce

Simple but elegant.

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asparagus stuffed chicken breast 501
Primavera Kitchen
35/50

Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast

Best of all, it requires only four ingredients.

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baked sweet hawaiian chicken 501
The Recipe Critic
36/50

Baked Sweet Hawaiian Chicken

Guys, the sauce is made from pineapple juice.

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spinach and feta stuffed chicken breast 501
Primavera Kitchen
37/50

Spinach and Feta-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Low-carb, gluten-free and beyond flavorful.

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baked firecracker chicken 501
Closet Cooking
38/50

Baked Firecracker Chicken

Serve this with plenty of rice or pasta. (And a huge glass of water.)

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baked chicken fajita roll ups 501
Eat Yo
39/50

Baked Chicken Fajita Roll-Ups

No tortillas necessary.

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one pan honey lemon chicken asparagus 501
Café Delites
40/50

One Pan Honey Lemon Chicken Asparagus

You only need 35 minutes.

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spicy yogurt marinated chicken legs 501
PHOTO: LIZ ANDREW/STYLING: ERIN MCDOWELL
41/50

Spicy Yogurt Marinated Chicken Legs

Psst: Add Greek yogurt for the crispiest chicken skin we’ve ever tasted.

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sheet pan chicken fajitas 501
No. 2 Pencil
42/50

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Ditch the flaming-hot pan.

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garlic brown sugar chicken 501
Damn Delicious
43/50

Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken

Baked to crisp-tender perfection and drenched in sweet garlic sauce.

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saucy chipotle maple baked chicken wings 501
American Heritage Cooking
44/50

Saucy Chipotle Maple Baked Chicken Wings

You’ll be licking your fingers.

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baked quinoa chicken nuggets 501
PHOTO: LIZ ANDREW/STYLING: ERIN MCDOWELL
45/50

Baked Quinoa Chicken Nuggets

The kiddos will thank you.

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chicken shawarma tabbouleh salad 501
Jo Cooks
46/50

Chicken Shawarma Tabbouleh Salad

Now this is a salad.

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baked caprese chicken skillet 501
PHOTO: LIZ ANDREW/STYLING: ERIN MCDOWELL
47/50

Baked Caprese Chicken Skillet

If it were up to us, we’d top everything with mozzarella.

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buffalo chicken mac and cheese 501
Yammy’s Noshery
48/50

Baked Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

The shortcut? Store-bought rotisserie chicken.

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hummus crusted chicken 501
Gimme Some Oven
49/50

Hummus-Crusted Chicken

Using hummus as a sauce = brilliant.

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smoky roasted chicken breasts with tomatoes and chickpeas 501
Taste Food
50/50

Smoky Roasted Chicken Breasts with Tomatoes and Chickpeas

This one’s a keeper.

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  • parmesan ranch chicken thighs
  • moroccan baked chicken breast 501
  • roasted buffalo chicken wings 501
  • chicken kale and brussels sprouts salad 501
  • soy ginger chicken spiralized salad 501
  • garlic breaded roast chicken breast 501
  • baked chicken with asparagus olives and tomatoes 501
  • roasted drumsticks with tomatoes 501
  • baked chicken gnocchi with garlic asiago cream sauce 5011
  • potato chip fried chicken 501
  • 8 Ingredient Cheesy Green Chile Chicken 5012
  • muhammara chicken melts 501
  • greek chicken and potatoes 501
  • crispy baked chicken tenders 501
  • baked pesto chicken parmesan 501
  • 20 minute healthy chicken parmesan 501
  • jambalaya with chicken and chorizo 501
  • sumac lemon baked chicken wings 501
  • creamy pesto chicken linguine 501
  • middle eastern spiced chicken with baked rice 501
  • prosciutto wrapped baked chicken 501
  • spinach cream cheese stuffed chicken 501
  • one pan honey mustard chicken and vegetables 501
  • oven baked sriracha chicken 501
  • one pan roasted chicken with carrots 501
  • creamy chicken quinoa and broccoli casserole 501
  • everything chicken 501
  • baked chicken with jalapeno pesto 501
  • flaxseed crusted chicken tenders with spiralized sweet potatoes 501
  • lemon pepper chicken with brown butter garlic lemon sauce 501
  • asparagus stuffed chicken breast 501
  • baked sweet hawaiian chicken 501
  • spinach and feta stuffed chicken breast 501
  • baked firecracker chicken 501
  • baked chicken fajita roll ups 501
  • one pan honey lemon chicken asparagus 501
  • spicy yogurt marinated chicken legs 501
  • sheet pan chicken fajitas 501
  • garlic brown sugar chicken 501
  • saucy chipotle maple baked chicken wings 501
  • baked quinoa chicken nuggets 501
  • chicken shawarma tabbouleh salad 501
  • baked caprese chicken skillet 501
  • buffalo chicken mac and cheese 501
  • hummus crusted chicken 501
  • smoky roasted chicken breasts with tomatoes and chickpeas 501
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