Baked chicken breast recipes – Let’s face it, chicken breasts are really bland by nature. But the great thing is that chicken breasts are incredibly easy to cook – especially when you bake them in the oven. Here are 22 oven-baked chicken breasts to turn this simple cut of meat into something really delicious that will have the whole family excited. We guarantee chicken breasts will be anything but boring with our creative baked chicken breast recipes ranging from homemade chicken casseroles to flavorful, foil-baked masterpieces. Enjoy!


1. Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bake
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

2. Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Bake
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

3. Honey Dijon Chicken and Veggies Foil Packs
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

4. Fajita Chicken Breasts Casserole
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

5. French Onion Chicken Casserole
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

6. Chicken Casserole with Asparagus and Mozzarella
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

7. Crispy Chicken Parmesan Casserole
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

8. Roasted Sriracha Chicken Breasts
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

9. Bang Bang Chicken Bake
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

10. Sticky Honey-Sriracha Chicken Breasts
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

11. Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole with Cream Cheese and Mozzarella
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

12. Pineapple BBQ Baked Chicken Foil Packets in Oven
Cooking time: 35 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

13. Sheet-Pan Salsa Chicken with Spaghetti Squash
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

14. Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

15. Spinach Chicken Casserole with Cream Cheese, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Mozzarella
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

16. Spinach Chicken Casserole with Cream Cheese and Mozzarella
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

17. Broccoli Chicken Casserole with Cream Cheese and Mozzarella
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

18. Sheet-Pan Maple-Glazed Chicken with Sweet Potatoes
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

19. Bacon Spinach Chicken Alfredo Casserole
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

20. Chicken Casserole with Pickled Chili, Mozzarella & Pepper Jack
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

21. Cheesy Salsa Chicken Casserole
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

22. Meal Prep – Roasted Chicken and Sweet Potato
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
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How to bake a chicken breast in the oven
There are many ways to cook chicken breasts in the oven. If you had a look at the baked chicken recipes above, you certainly have noticed various cooking methods. Roasting the chicken breasts on a baking sheet or a baking dish is pretty common and the simplest way to do it. Make sure to marinate the chicken beforehand to avoid drying up the meat. You can also cover the chicken breast with foil or parchment for the first half of cooking time to keep moisture. This leads us to baking chicken breasts in foil or parchment pockets: This method is super easy and enhances the flavors of chicken and whatever spices and vegetables you throw in. Tip: Open the packets and switch the oven to broil for 2 minutes to crisp things up at the end of cooking!
How long should you bake a chicken breast?
To bake a medium-sized chicken breast (4-oz), bake at 350°F (177˚C) for 25 to 30 minutes and around 20 minutes at 400°F (200°C), more or less depending on the thickness of the chicken breast. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature; it should read 165˚F (74˚C). Tip: To bake the chicken breasts faster, you can slice it lengthwise to make it thinner.
How to make a baked chicken breast so tender?
Restaurants chef often make baked chicken breasts tender by marinating them in acidic ingredients such as buttermilk, yogurt, vinegar, or lemon juice. This helps to break down the proteins in the chicken, making it more tender. Additionally, they often pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness so that they cook evenly in the oven. Finally, baking at a higher temperature, such as 400ºF (200ºC), helps to lock in the moisture.

