The ever-reliable bakedchicken dinneris a weeknight mainstaybut even your favorite chicken recipes can get a little stale after awhile.

So turn on the oven and try something new tonight.

Making one of these bakedchicken dinnersis easychoosing which one is the hard part!

honey garlic chicken and mashed potatoes with brussels sprouts

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While the cutlets are breaded and pan-fried, they are finished in the oven until golden and tender.

Once you get the technique down, experiment with your favorite herbs and spices.

Chicken breasts are baked in marinara sauce and topped with cheese and herbed breadcrumbs.

Southern Living Melt in Your Mouth Chicken on a plate to serve with salad

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Swap out the egg noodles for rice, pasta, or any other grain, if you prefer.

Italian seasoning, Gruyere cheese, and roasted red peppers make this chicken anything but bland.

Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken

These baked chicken legs and thighs emerge from the oven sticky and caramelized.

Chicken Lombardy

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Some reviewers go as far to say that it’s restaurant worthy.

If you’re in need of a basic chicken drumstick recipe, look no further.

Quick King Ranch Chicken Skillet

We’ve given this Southern classic a fun update.

Southern Living Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks on a platter and plate

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Cheesy and ultra-rich, this King Ranch Chicken Skillet is one of our Tex-Mex favorites.

Chicken-And-Wild Rice Skillet Casserole

Save this recipe for when you really want to impress.

Bake your chicken thighs on a wire rack.

Garlicky Roasted Spatchcock Chicken

Chicken And Stuffing Casserole

Chicken and stuffing were made for each other.

Oven-Fried Chicken Thighs

There’s no disputing it, fried chicken is a Southern staple.

Southern Living Chicken Parmesan Casserole after baking ready to serve

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Southern Living Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole served on top of egg noodles

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Southern Living Asparagus Stuffed chicken ready to serve

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Chicken Parmesan Casserole

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Southern Living Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Puff Pastry in the dish with a serving out beside it

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Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken

Southern Living Chicken and Biscuit Casserole in the baking dish ready to serve

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Southern Living Chicken Spaghetti Casserole in the dish to serve

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Sheet Pan Greek Chicken with Roasted Potatoes

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Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks

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Baked Caprese Chicken with Green Beans and Corn

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Quick King Ranch Chicken Skillet

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Chicken-and-Wild Rice Skillet Casserole

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Baked Chicken Roulade

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Southern Living Crispy Chicken Thighs on a plate with a salad on the side

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Chicken and Stuffing Casserole

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Oven-Fried Chicken Thighs

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oven baked bbq chicken on a white plate

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Southern Living Baked Chicken Leg Quarters on a platter to serve

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Oven-Fried “Everything” Chicken Drumettes

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