50 of Our Best Baked Chicken Recipes

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50 of Our Best Baked Chicken Recipes2/49 Baked Chicken Parmigiana 5 Reviews Baked Chicken Parmigiana Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Spaghetti sauce mix is the secret to the flavorful breading in this dish. It’s always a quick and easy dinner on busy nights, particularly with a no-fuss green salad or some garlic bread. —Trisha Lange, Appleton, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half: 342 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 1048mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 40g protein. 3/49 Chicken Marsala

Be sure to keep the puff pastry chilled so it is easier to work with

en Croute 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love puff pastry and chicken Marsala, so I decided to combine the two. The result is a very special meal perfect for Sunday dinner or any special occasion. Be sure to keep the puff pastry chilled so it is easier to work with. —Lorraine Russo, Mahwah, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 pastry: 599 calories, 29g fat (10g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 703mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 36g protein. 4/49 Cornflake Chicken 9 Reviews Test Kitchen

5/49 Louisiana Chicken 1 Review

Approved Cornflake Chicken Recipe photo by Kayla Widmer for Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I took a recipe off a box of baking mix and altered it to make the prep easier. The result was this moist oven-fried cornflake chicken with a thick golden coating that’s a lot crisper than the original. —Angela Capettini, Boynton Beach, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 drumstick and 1 thigh: 534 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 143mg cholesterol, 972mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 46g protein. 5/49 Louisiana Chicken 1 Review

A roasting bag keeps the chicken moist and flavorful

Test Kitchen Approved Louisiana Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Green peppers and mint add a surprise to this Louisiana chicken recipe. A roasting bag keeps the chicken moist and flavorful. —Jill Werle, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked chicken with vegetables: 496 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 688mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 8g fiber), 32g protein. 6/49 Chicken Strips 30 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fried Chicken Strips Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min

Serve the homemade chicken tenders with your favorite dipping sauce

Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I recently made this recipe of Mom’s for my in-laws and they told me it was the “best fried chicken ever.” Slicing the chicken breasts into strips cuts down on cooking time and ensures every piece is crunchy and evenly coated. Serve the homemade chicken tenders with your favorite dipping sauce. —Genny Monchamp, Redding, California Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked chicken: 388 calories, 19g fat (3g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 704mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein. 7/49 Baked Chicken and Zucchini 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

It’s especially good with tomatoes fresh from the garden

Baked Chicken and Zucchini Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Because I love zucchini, this colorful dish is one of my favorites, and I make it often in summer. It’s especially good with tomatoes fresh from the garden. —Sheryl Goodnough, Eliot, Maine Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 572 calories, 27g fat (7g saturated fat), 169mg cholesterol, 898mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 49g protein. 8/49 Biscuit Chicken Potpie 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Biscuit Potpie Recipe photo by Diana Chistruga for Taste of Home

Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This hearty meal in one takes just 10 minutes to assemble before you can pop it into the oven. —Dorothy Smith, El Dorado, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 376 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 966mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 23g protein. 9/49 Greek Chicken Bake 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Greek Chicken Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As soon as the weather

turns cold, I know it’s time to pull out this go-to recipe

turns cold, I know it’s time to pull out this go-to recipe. I assemble it in the morning, then put it in the oven just before dinner. —Kelly Maxwell, Plainfield, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken thigh with 1 cup potato mixture: 352 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 312mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat. 10/49 Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole Recipe photo by Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go

So you may want to double the recipe!

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This simple yet delicious dish is terrific for dinner, and the leftovers are a bonus for lunch. So you may want to double the recipe! —Janet Zoss, Jackson, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 668 calories, 40g fat (18g saturated fat), 137mg cholesterol, 771mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein. 11/49 Lemon Chicken Bake 26 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This lovely lemon chicken bake is moist, tender and lemony with a nice crunch. It’s a

delicious picnic entree as well as a wonderful meal with scalloped or baked potatoes and a fresh green salad on the side. —Marion Lowery, Medford, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 255 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 652mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein. 12/49 Sheet-Pan Chicken Curry Dinner 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sheet-Pan Chicken Curry Dinner Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This sheet-pan chicken curry is a quick way to get a meal on the table without fuss.

Everyone loves it, and it’s healthy to boot!

Everyone loves it, and it’s healthy to boot! Serve it with a side of jasmine rice. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 409 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 686mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 6g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 3 starch, 1 fat. 13/49 Hot Chicken Salad Pies 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Hot Chicken Salad Pies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 2 pies (6 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These pies come together in a snap! They’re perfect for when

you have leftover chicken on hand and need to use it up

you have leftover chicken on hand and need to use it up. —Shirley Gudenschwager, Orchard, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 505 calories, 32g fat (10g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 771mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein. 14/49 Chicken Caprese 22 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Caprese Chicken Recipe photo by Jackie Alpers for Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love a Caprese salad of tomatoes, basil and cheese, so why not try a chicken caprese? You can grill this dish, but my family agrees

it’s juicier straight from the oven

it’s juicier straight from the oven. —Dana Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 525 calories, 34 g fat (11g saturated fat), 139 mg cholesterol, 761 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate (4 g sugars, 1 g fiber), 45 g protein. 15/49 Chicken Chimichangas 63 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Chimichangas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I developed this quick and easy recipe through trial and error. I used to garnish it with sour cream, but I eliminated it in order to lighten the recipe. My

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat

friends all love it when I cook these chimichangas, and they’re much healthier than deep-fried. —Rickey Madden, Clinton, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 chimichanga: 269 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 613mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 16/49 Baked Swiss Chicken 57 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Baked Swiss Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Canned soup, white wine, Swiss cheese and crushed croutons dress up the chicken breasts

in this elegant entree

in this elegant entree. Ideal for unexpected guests, it requires only a few ingredients. The creamy sauce is excellent with garlic mashed potatoes or rice. —Beverly Roberge, Bristol, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 308 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 614mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein. 17/49 Dutch Oven Whole Chicken 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Dutch Oven Whole Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This Dutch oven roast chicken recipe gets wonderful flavor from the celery,

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