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21 Fun & Creative Recipes to Spice Up Boring Baked Chicken Breast

21 Fun & Creative Recipes to Spice Up Boring Baked Chicken Breast

If you've done it once, you've done it a million times. You come home late from work, throw some salt and pepper on a chicken breast and pop it in the oven. BORING! You could plan ahead and make slow cooker chicken in the morning, but what are the chances you're going to remember that? It's time for you step up your game and in a big way. If you want to love your dinner so much you crave leftovers the next day, keep reading for 21 baked chicken breast recipes that are a welcome change from the drab poultry you're used to.


Honey Mustard Chicken

All you need is 35 minutes and one sheet pan for this versatile and delicious dish. (via Brit + Co)

Sweet Sriracha Chicken Breast

Sweet-Sriracha-Chicken-Breasts-spicy Mix Sriracha with honey and soy sauce to create a sweet and spicy coating you’ll want to slather all over your chicken. (via The Cookie Writer)

Baked Spinach Provolone Chicken Breasts

Spinach-Provolone-Chicken-6 When your chicken dish provides you with protein and a serving of veggies, you’re winning dinner. Throw some brown rice on to go with it and your whole effortless meal is ready in under 30 minutes. (via Tastefulventure)

Smothered Baked Chicken With Creamed Spinach, Bacon and Mushrooms

smothered chichen We had you at smothered, didn’t we? Some days just call for an indulging AF dinner with all the cheese and bacon. For those nights, you need this dish. (via Julia’s Album)

Ranch Cheddar Chicken

ranch-cheddar-chicken-everydaydishes_com-H-800x526 This homemade version of Shake ‘N Bake is just as easy as popping open a box, but *way* tastier. Just prepare for the kid-friendly dish to be requested on repeat. (via Everyday Dishes)

Honey Horseradish Chicken

Honey Horseradish Chicken

The sweet honey combines so well with the spicy horseradish in this recipe! Best part is, it only takes 30 minutes to make. (via Averie Cooks)

Baked Paprika-Parmesan Chicken

paprika-parmesan-chicken-d That crust is so crispy you can almost hear the crunch from your laptop. It’s hard to believe that there are no breadcrumbs and no deep-frying is necessary. (via Sugar Apron)

Cheesy Mustard Baked Chicken Breasts

Cheesy-Baked-Chicken-foodiecrush.com-015 That whole grain mustard in your fridge has saved your butt on more than one occasion. When combined with sharp white cheddar and Parmesan, it creates a luxurious, tangy sauce that your chicken breast will sop up. (via Foodiecrush)

One Dish Chicken Bake

Chicken-Bake-with-Hunts You can’t go wrong when you nestle your chicken between a bed of tomatoes and a blanket of mozzarella. Serve on top of pasta for a simple and easy Italian-inspired dinner. (via Diethood)

Baked Chicken Fajita Roll-Ups

chicken-fajita-rollups-55 If you’re going low-carb, you don’t have to give up fajita night. These roll-ups have all of the flavors you *love* but sans tortilla. Try them with a side of cauliflower rice. (via Eat Yourself Skinny)

Cilantro-Lime Chicken

cilantro-lime-chicken3 Nothing perks up chicken quite like the combination of cilantro-lime. Let the chicken marinate for at least 15 minutes while you unwind, and it’ll be ready to pop in the oven when you’re ready to eat. (via Rasa Malaysia)

Creamy Baked Asiago Chicken

creamybakedasiagochicken You won’t believe how juicy and flavorful this chicken turns out. TBH, it’s all thanks to that creamy layer of Asiago-garlic mayo that’s baked on top. (via The Recipe Critic)

Parmesan Crusted Chicken

four-OT-platter-nice-E Why coat your chicken with flour when Parmesan and breadcrumbs are an option? Before you dredge them in the eggs, season it liberally with fresh garlic to impart even more flavor. (via Taste and See)

Caprese Stuffed Chicken Foil Packs

Caprese-Stuffed-Chicken-Foil-Packs-4 Tomatoes, mozzarella and basil are a classic trio that livens up any dish. As if this recipe couldn’t be any easier, the cleanup is virtually eliminated as well. (via The Wholesome Dish)

Super Moist Oven Baked BBQ Chicken

BBQ A steady application of BBQ sauce while cooking is the secret to these perfectly sticky breasts. (via Heather Likes Food)

Basil Pesto Chicken

Basil pesto chicken

This basil pesto chicken is bursting with flavor and so simple to make. You can marinate it ahead of time for the perfect easy weeknight dinner. (via Real Food Dietitians)

Tuscan Chicken with Saffron Cream Rice

This recipe tastes like something you'd get straight from a gourmet restaurant. Seriously, it's that good. (via Vikalinka)

Easy Healthy Baked Lemon Chicken

baked-lemon-chicken-4 Once you make this healthy baked chicken, you’ll never be without fresh lemons again. Smash a few sweet potatoes and steam a bag of frozen broccoli to round out a nutritious dinner. (via Creme de la Crumb)

Baked Cajun Chicken Breasts Recipe

Baked-Cajun-Chicken-Breasts-7-7 Get ready for your taste buds to be lit on fire. Heads up, you’ll want to make extra so you can have an epic cajun chicken sandwich for lunch the next day. (via Gal on a Mission)

Baked Balsamic Chicken

baked-balsamic-chicken-16-1-680x1020 Balsamic vinegar is for so much more than dressing your salad. Reduce it with honey, sugar and salt to get a ridiculous glaze that would taste good on a shoe. Thankfully, chicken is even tastier. (via Creme de la Crumb)

Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken

Bacon-Wrapped-Cream-Cheese-Stuffed-Chicken-1b1

Cream cheese, bacon and chicken, oh my! This basic recipe is great for building upon with your favorite flavors. For a healthy twist, try giving spinach and artichokes a whirl. (via Homemade Hooplah)


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The Conversation (3)
Amy
Amy
17 Jul, 2020

The Honey Mustard Chicken is legit amazing and SO easy! Pile on the sauce for the best flavor (and I used drumsticks instead of chicken breast, still great!)

Vatsala Bahal
Vatsala Bahal
22 Oct, 2020

The stuffed chicken is so EASY!

Beck & Bulow
Beck & Bulow
05 Feb, 2022

The sheen from the sauce glaze looks so good. I will be trying them on my Tofu too and please visit us: https://www.beckandbulow.com

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