Food and Recipes Meat Chicken 22 Oven-Baked Chicken Recipes That Are Definite Winners By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on November 2, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Tina Stamos Oven-baked chicken recipes simply make life easier. When we need to throw together a quick dinner on a busy weeknight (but don't want to serve pasta for the third time this week), we're looking to the ever-faithful chicken dinner. We always have an extra pack of chicken thighs on call in the freezer, and most baked chicken recipes only require a few pantry staples to help the dish come together. Simply throw together your go-to ingredients and let the oven do the work. Some of these baked chicken recipes are made entirely in one pot; some come together alongside vegetables on a sheet tray. From Southern-style baked chicken (we're talking Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken and Hot Chicken Salad) to elegant, centerpiece-worthy choices like Roasted Chicken with Apples and Herbs, these baked chicken recipes have something for everyone. And don't worry, we haven't forgotten about the classics. Chicken pot pie, crispy chicken wings, and chicken alouette all made the list of our favorite chicken dinners. Search through the choices and pick something that catches your eye. But just between us, you can't go wrong. We have a feeling your list of go-to recipes is about to grow much longer. 01 of 22 Baked Caprese Chicken With Green Beans and Corn Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner Recipe: Baked Caprese Chicken With Green Beans and Corn Dinner comes together on one sheet pan thanks to this handy chicken breast recipe (that's by no means boring). 02 of 22 One-Pan Chicken with Lemon, Olives, and Artichokes Greg DuPree Recipe: One-Pan Chicken with Lemon, Olives, and Artichokes Olives, artichokes, and lemons create an irresistibly zesty one-pan chicken meal. 03 of 22 One-Pan Hot Honey Chicken and Rice Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: One-Pan Hot Honey Chicken and Rice These honey-flavored chicken thighs are filling, delicious, and budget friendly. 04 of 22 Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken Recipe: Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken BBQ doesn't have to be a long and complicated process; give this oven-baked variety at try for a hassle-free guarantee. 05 of 22 Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breasts Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breasts Simple chicken breasts wrapped in flavorful bacon make this dish easy and delicious. 06 of 22 Crispy Chicken with Rice and Pan Gravy Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Crispy Chicken with Rice and Pan Gravy Pan gravy takes this crispy chicken recipe to the next level. You won't be able to resist a second serving. 07 of 22 Baked Chicken Roulade Photo: Jennifer Davick Recipe: Baked Chicken Roulade Easy enough for a weeknight dinner and elegant enough for a special occasion, you can't go wrong with this Baked Chicken Roulade. 08 of 22 Chicken-and-Wild Rice Skillet Casserole Hector Sanchez Recipe: Chicken-and-Wild Rice Skillet Casserole Southerners love their meals prepared in a cast-iron skillet for an extra flavor punch. So this chicken-and-wild rice casserole will not disappoint. 09 of 22 Lemon Chicken Skillet Dinner Justin Walker Recipe: Lemon Chicken Skillet Dinner Give this Lemon Chicken Skillet Dinner a try if you're in the mood for something light, fresh, and oh-so easy to prepare. 10 of 22 Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole tifs Recipe: Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole This Mexican-style Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole is the ideal meal for the whole family to enjoy. 11 of 22 Oven-Fried "Everything" Chicken Drumettes Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Christina Daley Recipe: Oven-Fried "Everything" Chicken Drumettes Coated in "everything" seasoning, these oven-fried drumettes are a healthier alternative to their deep-fried counterparts. 12 of 22 Crispy Chicken Thighs with Pasta and Pesto Greg Dupree Recipe: Crispy Chicken Thighs with Pasta and Pesto Tangy pesto takes this crispy chicken thigh dinner up a notch. 13 of 22 Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks Antonis Achilleos Recipe: Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks Who doesn't love chicken drumsticks? This recipe creates chicken seasoned to perfection. 14 of 22 Oven Baked Chicken Thighs with Vegetables Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Oven Baked Chicken Thighs with Vegetables Brussels sprouts, onions, and rosemary make this baked chicken ultra tender and juicy. 15 of 22 Roasted Chicken with Apples and Herbs Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer Recipe: Roasted Chicken with Apples and Herbs Apples and herbs create a deliciously roasted chicken decadent enough for a formal dinner party. 16 of 22 Baked Chicken Thighs with Dressing Recipe: Baked Chicken Thighs with Dressing This one-pan dinner makes clean up a breeze. Chicken thighs are a great choice to prepare for a potluck-style meal. 17 of 22 Quick King Ranch Chicken Skillet Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Quick King Ranch Chicken Skillet Cheesy and ultra-rich, this King Ranch Chicken Skillet is one of our Tex-Mex favorites. 18 of 22 Curried Chicken Pot Pie Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Curried Chicken Pot Pie Chicken Pot Pie and the South go together like peas and carrots, which are both featured in this delicious recipe. 19 of 22 Crispy Baked Chicken Wings Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer Recipe: Crispy Baked Chicken Wings Great for a game day appetizer or late night snack, these chicken wings come together in just 10 minutes of hands-on time. 20 of 22 Hot Chicken Salad Recipe: Hot Chicken Salad Hot Chicken salad has all the flavor we love in our classic chicken salad, but it's upgraded to a dinner special with this easy recipe. 21 of 22 Chicken Alouette Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Chicken Alouette Alouette cheese is a rich and spreadable garlic and herb ingredient that pairs beautifully with baked chicken. 22 of 22 Sheet Pan Greek Chicken with Roasted Potatoes Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Tina Stamos Recipe: Sheet Pan Greek Chicken with Roasted Potatoes Perfect for feeding a crowd, this sheet pan dinner is bright, flavorful, and aromatic. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit