If you’re looking for reliable baked chicken recipes, you’re in the right place. From juicy chicken breasts and crispy drumsticks to easy one-pan dinners, these recipes are simple, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights.
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I’ll be honest, when someone mentions baked chicken, the first thing I think of is dry, overcooked chicken breast. But, baking chicken goes beyond the breast meat, and with the right recipe, it can be one of those dependable, healthy, low-effort meals that still feels like you tried (even when you didn’t 😅).
What makes baked chicken recipes so popular is how flexible they are. You can go classic with garlic and herbs, lean into something saucy and comforting, or throw everything onto one pan and call it dinner. Minimal mess, maximum payoff.
In this roundup, you’ll find a mix of:
Quick weeknight chicken dinners
Juicy baked chicken breast recipes with sauce
Crispy wings and drumsticks
Hearty baked chicken and rice meals
Easy sheet pan dinners with veggies built right in
Whether you’re cooking for family, meal prepping for the week, or just trying not to overthink dinner (been there), there’s something here you’ll actually want to make.
Baked Chicken Breast Recipes (Juicy & Flavorful)
Chicken breasts don’t have to be boring or dry—I promise. These recipes focus on keeping things juicy, with plenty of sauces, marinades, and simple tricks that make a big difference.
Baked Chicken and Rice Recipes (Comfort in One Dish)
If you want a full meal with minimal effort, this is your section. Chicken and rice baked together means flavor soaks into every bite, and fewer dishes to wash.
Saucy & Comfort Baked Chicken Recipes
Creamy, cheesy, rich, and cozy, these are the dinners you make when you want something a little extra comforting (or when it’s been a long day).
Baked Saucy Chicken
If you love extra sauce for spooning over rice or veggies, this one definitely delivers on that cozy, saucy goodness. Recipe from Fig Jar.
One-Pan & Sheet Pan Baked Chicken Dinners
This is where convenience really shines. Toss everything onto a tray, pop it in the oven, and let it do its thing. Easy cleanup is the real hero here.
Healthy & Light Baked Chicken Recipes
Lighter meals that still feel satisfying. Think lean protein, fresh herbs, bright flavors, and plenty of veggie-packed options.
Chicken Bites
Cooked & Loved recipe: These chicken bites are simple, versatile, and great when you want something lighter but still satisfying.
Perfect for game nights, casual dinners, or when you just want something fun. These baked versions give you that crispy finish without needing a deep fryer.
Easy dinner recipes that are low effort, high reward! Just a handful ingredients and a few easy steps to get these on the table!
Some nights you want a home-cooked dinner that feels special – but you also have approximately zero energy, only a handful of ingredients, and no time for anything complicated. That’s exactly where this list comes in! These are the recipes my family turns to on weeknights and have earned a permanent spot in the rotation because they’re just that reliable.
The recipes on this list don’t require anything complicated – nothing you need to hunt down at a specialty store or prep three days in advance. We’re talking short ingredient lists, straightforward steps, and flavors that make it feel like you totally had your act together. (Even if you absolutely do not.)
Whether you’re feeding a family, cooking for two, or just trying to get a decent meal on the table after a long day, there’s something here for you!
Easy Dinner Recipes
Burger Bowls with House Sauce and Ranch Fries
A burger in a bowl! Ranch-seasoned fries topped with a burger patty and all the fixings, with a drizzle of house sauce to take it over the top!
Buffalo Chicken Burgers with Whipped Feta Spread
Easy and amazing buffalo chicken burgers! Piled high with crisp lettuce, a whipped feta spread, sitting atop of toasted brioche bun.
Brandon’s Egg Roll Tacos
Egg rolls meet tacos! I love this! Easy to make and ridiculously good with a classic egg roll filling, crunchy veg, pillowy tortillas, and a spicy gochujang sauce.
Zuppa Toscana
Easy Zuppa Toscana made in 30 minutes with browned bits of sausage, tender potatoes, and wilted kale, all wrapped in a a creamy, rich, slurpable broth!
Instant Pot Spaghetti
My whole family loves this Instant Pot Spaghetti! Silky, flavorful, and delightfully clingy. Easy enough for my kids to make it too!
Ridiculously Good Air Fryer Chicken Breast
My go-to everyday air fryer chicken! Thinly sliced chicken breast pieces, coated to the max in spices, plus a bit of brown sugar and cornstarch, and air fried to golden, juicy perfection.
Apricot Chicken with Charred Scallions
This apricot chicken, made on a sheet pan, is so easy and SO GOOD! Just a few simple ingredients, minimal cleanup, and a major flavor boost from the roasty charred scallions on top.
Thai Peanut Chicken Bowls
I love a shortcut dinner hack! These bowls feature caramelized peanut chicken, a tangle of vermicelli noodles, fresh herbs and cucumber salad, and peanut sauce all over top.
Bang Bang Salmon with Avocado Cucumber Salsa
Bang Bang Salmon! Creamy, sweet, savory, and punchy. Served with some steamy rice and an avocado cucumber salsa. Weeknight perfection!
Ridiculously Good Chicken Tacos with Green Sauce
Just 20 minutes to get these chicken tacos on the table! Juicy, flavorful, and absolutely mindless in the best way.
Chicken with Coconut Kale
Golden, juicy, thinly sliced pan-fried chicken swims in a creamy coconut-kale gravy-like situation with slips of shallot and a bit of heat. Super easy, minimal ingredients!
Shortcut Sesame Butter Noodles
One of my favorite back-pocket recipes! Packaged noodles for ease, butter for creaminess, honey for sweetness, and sesame oil for depth. Just tangly slips of joy!
5 Ingredient Tomato Soup
A simple 5 ingredient tomato soup made with butter, onion, and canned San Marzano tomatoes. Based on the Marcella Hazan tomato sauce recipe. This hits the cozy vibes just right.
Steph’s Chickpea Curry with Spinach and Rice
Amazingly creamy, saucy chickpea curry served over rice with a dollop of chili crisp and a side of cucumber salad. Ready in 20 minutes!
Harissa Meatballs with Whipped Feta
These Harissa Meatballs with Whipped Feta are perfect for an easy SOS dinner! Store-bought meatballs, bell peppers, zucchini, harissa, and whipped feta all in one bowl. YUMMY!
Tofu and Brown Rice Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce
These lettuce wraps are ridiculously good! Crunchy, fresh, and packed with tofu, brown rice, crispy onions, plus a drizzle of peanut sauce and spicy mayo. Delicious!
Crispy Black Bean Tacos with Cilantro Lime Sauce
These vegetarian tacos have a deliciously satisfying black bean filling with fresh salsa and seasonings all tucked into a golden crispy tortilla and served alongside a cool and creamy cilantro lime sauce. YUM!
Pineapple Pork with Coconut Rice
Sticky-sweet pork, juicy pineapple, fresh herbs, jalapeño, and crispy onions all served over a bed of fluffy coconut rice. SO GOOD!
Best Anytime Baked Chicken Meatballs
These Baked Chicken Meatballs are the BEST! The perfect addition to any meal or to eat right on their own. Bonus: they’re meal-prep friendly to stock up throughout the week!
The Best Chicken Tinga Tacos
These Chicken Tinga Tacos are THE BEST! Saucy, spicy, real food perfection.
Cauliflower Black Bean Tostadas with Queso and Pickled Onion
Tangy, creamy, crunchy, smoky, seasoned vegetarian goodness on a perfectly crisp little corn tortilla disk. Cauliflower Black Bean Tostadas to the rescue!
Saucy Gochujang Noodles with Chicken
A spicy, peanutty, noodley bit of super easy comfort food! These gochujang noodles require just a handful of ingredients – like ramen noodles, peanut butter, sesame oil, and soy sauce – and come together in just 20 minutes.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Winner, winner, Chicken Tortilla Soup dinner! Tender chicken thighs, creamy pinto beans, garlic and onions, crushed tomatoes, jalapeño pepper, crushed tomatoes, and ALL the toppings.
Three Cheese Baked Gnocchi with Spinach
You’re in for a treat with this delicious Three Cheese Baked Gnocchi! Tender gnocchi blanketed in a creamy tomato sauce, speckled with fresh spinach and bites of melty cheese. Gorgeous!
Spaghetti with Crispy Zucchini
This Spaghetti with Crispy Zucchini is the perfect end-of-summer song! It doesn’t get much better than fresh summer zucchini coated in a crispy, cheesy breading piled high on top of spaghetti with fresh herbs. YUM!
Hot Honey Salmon
This Hot Honey Salmon is giving off major fancy-to-eat-but-not-fancy-to-make vibes. Spicy-sweet salmon coated in fresh garlic, stone ground mustard, sweet honey, and flecks of red peppers flakes. It’s a magical little number!
Smoky Beans & Greens Tacos with Aji Verde
Three cheers for summertime eating! Smoky black beans sautéed with kale and garlic and spices, tucked into charred corn tortillas, and topped with the best feisty, punchy green sauce – Aji Verde!
Spicy Salmon Burgers
These Spicy Salmon Burgers are little bundles of flavor! Canned salmon, panko, refreshing lemongrass, and a sweet-spicy zingy combo of red curry paste and brown sugar. So good and so simple!
Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup
This Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup is lusciously cream-free, comforting, and made with lots of vegetables. Perfect with crusty bread and a green salad. ♡
Creamy Tomato Lasagna Florentine
This Creamy Tomato Lasagna Florentine is so deliciously comforting and simple. Noodles, tomato sauce, and a creamy spinach layer!
Sheet Pan Jambalaya
Sheet Pan Jambalaya: maximum flavor, minimal dishes. Sausage, peppers, onions, shrimp, and cauliflower rice all roasted up on a sheet pan. Big flavor, easy dinner!
Sesame Beef and Broccoli
Sesame Beef and Broccoli! Full of protein, green broccoli goodness, and sticky-sweet garlic and ginger flavor. Perfect at-home takeout!
Guess what’s for dinner? Creamy, spicy, delicious red curry lentils, made in the Instant Pot.
5 Ingredient Spicy Pork
5 Ingredient Spicy Pork! A fancy-feeling dinner recipe that actually comes together in snap. Serve it in bowls, stir-fry it with some veggies, or add it to burritos!
Instant Pot Coconut Tandoori-Inspired Chicken
Coconut Tandoori Chicken made with rich spices and creamy coconut milk. Ridiculously easy (like, 5 minutes hands-on time) and so, so yummy! My new favorite make-ahead freezer meal.
One-Pan Farro with Tomatoes and Kale
This One-Pan Farro with Tomatoes and Kale is a straight-up DREAM! Rustic farro cozied up to cherry tomatoes, onions, garlic, and kale. So good and so wholesome!
The Absolute Easiest Spinach and Artichoke Pizza
This really is the absolute easiest Spinach and Artichoke Pizza! Garlicky spreadable cheese, canned artichokes, fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and mozzarella – all on a pre-made pizza crust. Oof, it’s good!
I’m updating this collection of Keto Baked Chicken Recipes because I think baked chicken is perfect for dinner when the weather starts getting colder! And this round-up has 28 low-carb chicken recipes, which should give you lots of options for your dinner rotation!
PIN the Keto Baked Chicken Recipes to try some later.
These Keto Baked Chicken Recipes are perfect to make for dinner as soon as the weather starts getting colder. And many of the recipes use chicken breasts, which is something many people keep in the freezer.
These recipes are the favorite low-carb chicken dishes I’d even make for guests, and I hope some of them might become your favorite chicken dinners too! There are 28 amazing ideas here for a low-carb chicken dinner.
And I know you don’t want to scroll through that many photos! But please check the recipe links after the photos to see all the tasty Keto chicken dinners that are featured here. I hope you find some new recipes that become favorites for your family!
What kind of baked chicken recipes are here?
In this post you’ll find sheet pan meals with chicken, stuffed chicken breasts, chicken nuggets, and roasted chicken. And there are lots of ideas here for the kind of baked chicken recipe that I call a “Chicken Bake,” where chicken breasts browned in a frying pan, cut into strips, and then finished in the oven with a sauce or topping.
How low in carbs are the Keto Baked Chicken Recipes?
I’m called this collection of baked chicken recipes Keto, but some recipe may be slightly high in carbs for a strict Keto diet. But every recipe here is definitely low in carbs. Just click the recipe title here, then use the JUMP TO RECIPE link in every recipe to go quickly to the complete recipe, and the nutritional information will be right after the recipe instructions.
How do you get the complete recipe?
Just click or tap any recipe title in this post to find the complete recipe on my website. And check out the category for Keto Recipes for even more tasty dinner ideas!
This Keto Crack Chicken Bake is a recipe that’s been hugely popular on the site, and the whole family will love this for dinner!
Easy Baked Pesto Chicken is the most popular baked chicken recipe on my site, and this has been so popular that it took me a long time to work up the courage to take new photos!
Pepperoni Pizza Chicken Bake has been wildly popular for years, and this can help when you’re craving pizza.
Greek Sheet Pan Chicken Meal is a prefect Greek Chicken dinner that’s all cooked on a sheet pan. As you can see, I like it with a generous amount of Feta!
This Salsa Verde Chicken Bake only has a few ingredients and it’s tasty and amazingly easy to make!
This Baked Teriyaki Chicken has an easy and sugar-free Teriyaki Sauce that makes this recipe so delicious!
Baked Stuffed Chicken Breast with Green Chiles and Cheese is really not that hard to make once you master the technique of pounding the chicken so it’s thin enough to roll up. And this is delicious!
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are tasty and easy to make, and this is extra low in carbs too!
Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs and Asparagus is a perfect easy dinner that’s special enough to make for guests!
I had to include this Baked Chicken Stuffed with Pesto and Cheese because it’s been hugely popular for years and years. You can make this for guests and they won’t even realize they’re eating low-carb!
More Amazing Keto Baked Chicken Recipes:
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These delicious soup recipes with chicken will make weeknight dinners easier and cozier! From creamy wild rice to zesty tortilla soups, these chicken soup recipes are packed with comforting flavors and wholesome goodness.
When it comes to soup, I can’t go past a good chicken soup. It’s nutritious, comforting and satiating. It’s also one of those dishes that is super versatile and you can get really creative with flavors and textures.
I gathered a few of my favorite soup recipes with chicken ranging from the classic noodle to aromatic Thai curry version and a healthy, grain-free and dairy-free tortilla soup. Chicken soups are my go-to for meal prep, too, and these recipes store and reheat like a dream.
Must-Try Soup Recipes With Chicken
These recipes are not just about comfort; they’re also packed with nutrients and wholesome ingredients, so you can feel good about every spoonful. I hope these inspire your next cozy dinner!
This garlic chicken soup is like a warm hug in a bowl. Loaded with tender chicken, a hearty broth, and plenty of garlic, it’s soothing and rich with flavor. Whether you’re fighting off a cold or just need a little comfort, this one has you covered.
Hearty, nourishing, and packed with protein, chicken lentil soup combines tender chicken and earthy lentils in a spiced broth. Perfect for meal prep, this one’s a weeknight lifesaver.
Creamy, dreamy, and filled with chunks of potato, this chicken potato soup is pure comfort. It’s like your favorite winter sweater but edible—and way tastier.
Bright and zesty, this turmeric chicken soup boasts anti-inflammatory benefits, thanks to turmeric, ginger, and a veggie-packed broth. It’s healthy comfort food at its best. Recipe from Nyssa’s Kitchen.
This creamy crockpot chicken wild rice soup is the lazy-day meal you didn’t know you needed. Toss everything in and let the slow cooker do the work—wild rice adds texture, and the chicken’s melt-in-your-mouth tender. Recipe from Pinch Of Yum.
Zesty and bold, this chicken enchilada soup combines classic enchilada flavors with a cozy, slurpable twist. And it’s ready in no time, thanks to the Instant Pot! Recipe from Instant Pot Eats.
Chicken noodle soup gets a gluten-free makeover in this hearty recipe. With tender chicken, wholesome veggies, and noodles you can feel good about, this bowl is for everyone. Recipe from Cotter Crunch.
Tangy and lightly spiced, this Instant Pot chicken tortilla soup is a flavor-packed fiesta in a bowl. Don’t skip the tortilla strips—they’re the crunchy crown on this easy dish. Recipe from Feasting At Home.
This paleo chicken tortilla soup is grain-free and loaded with smoky spices, juicy chicken, and fresh lime juice. A great spin on a classic!
Light, refreshing, and zippy, lemon chicken orzo soup is like sunshine in a bowl. Orzo pasta and a squeeze of lemon make this a bright, feel-good meal. Recipe from Well Plated.
Asian-inspired chicken noodle soup hits all the right notes—ginger, garlic, sesame, and a rich, umami-packed broth. This one’s as healing as it is tasty. Recipe from I Heart Umami.
This crockpot green chicken chile enchilada soup is creamy, cheesy, and packed with green chile goodness. A set-it-and-forget-it recipe that delivers big flavor! Recipe from Chelsea’s Messy Apron.
Fast and fabulous, this Thai chicken curry soup comes together in 20 minutes! With coconut milk, curry paste, and tender chicken, it’s a weeknight hero. Recipe from Salt & Lavender.
Classic chicken soup gets the royal treatment with bold spices, a rich broth, and plenty of tender veggies. This recipe lives up to its name—boldly. Recipe from Ambitious Kitchen.
This classic chicken soup is the one you’ll want on repeat during chilly nights. Hearty, nourishing, and just what you need when comfort is key. Recipe from The Cookie Rookie.
Easy fall dinners that are cozy, simple, and totally doable for busy weeknights. Soups, curries, casseroles, and more!
Fall feels like the best and busiest time of year! It’s the back-to-school transition, the arrival of evening activities, and all kinds of new routines. It feels like a lot, and somehow dinner still needs to be made!?
These recipes are the weeknight lifesavers that I need when life feels a little crazy: cozy, simple, and very doable meals that don’t ask for much, but deliver big. Easy cozy soups, sheet pan dinners, crockpot meals, and more.
Here are the easy fall dinners I’m making on repeat!
Easy Fall Dinner Recipes
Instant Pot Spicy Short Rib Noodle Soup
Short ribs simmer away in an Instant Pot or slow cooker, and are served in bowls with tender noodles and lots of delicious broth! This is one of my all-time cold-weather favorites.
Ricotta Meatballs with the Crispy Topping
One of the most popular weeknight dinners on the site! Homemade ricotta meatballs baked under a blanket of crispy topping. Serve it with garlic bread or pasta!
Chicken with Coconut Kale
A luxurious-feeling but super easy one-skillet meal packed with protein! I love to serve this one over a pile of steamy rice.
Sausage, Kale, and White Bean Soup
Such a simple, delicious, and cozy soup! Herby Italian sausage, kale, smoky paprika, creamy beans and potatoes, and a splash of cream.
Steph’s Chickpea Curry with Spinach and Rice
Amazingly creamy, saucy chickpea curry served over rice with a dollop of chili crisp and a side of cucumber salad. Ready in 20 minutes!
Red Pepper Cashew Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower
Three-ingredient red pepper cashew sauce, roasted crispy cauliflower, and piles of noodles. Hearty and so delicious!
Butter Chicken Meatballs
Storebought (or homemade) chicken meatballs covered in a rich and mildly spiced tomato gravy that is made luxurious with just a little bit of butter and cream. One of my family’s absolute favorites!
Brandon’s Egg Roll Tacos
Egg rolls meet tacos! I love this! Easy to make and ridiculously good with a classic egg roll filling, crunchy veg, pillowy tortillas, and a spicy gochujang sauce.
Shortcut Sesame Butter Noodles
One of my favorite back-pocket recipes! Packaged noodles for ease, butter for creaminess, honey for sweetness, and sesame oil for depth. Just tangly slips of joy!
Chicken Wontons in Spicy Chili Sauce
Big, beautiful, bossy flavors! Shiitake mushrooms and chicken wontons swim in a brothy flavor-filled sauce and get finished with a swirl of sesame oil and chili crisp on top.
The Best Detox Crockpot Lentil Soup
This one is such a classic, and has been made so many times by so many of you! Lentils, squash, kale, and all sorts of soothing and nutritious things. Made in the crockpot so super hands-off, too!
Gnocchi with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Delicious pillowy gnocchi swimming in a silky creamy sauce that’s laced with thyme and loaded with little slips of garlic butter-browned mushrooms! This is fall!
Life Changing Instant Pot Beef Stew
Six ingredients, 45 minutes, SO EASY. The perfect, comforting meal that’s filling, heart, and incredibly simple to make.
Chipotle Tahini Bowls
The chipotle tahini in this recipe is in my top 10 sauces of all time. It’s perfectly smoky, luxuriously creamy, and the perfect spicy combo with a pile of roasted sweet potatoes.
Crockpot Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Another crockpot favorite for fall soups! You let it simmer all day with chicken to make a delicious soup base, and then add creaminess and carby-ness with gnocchi before serving. Love this one!
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Just a basic and super delicious chicken tortilla soup! I could eat this every week, and the bonus is that it makes for excellent leftovers for lunch.
Three Cheese Baked Gnocchi with Spinach
This is so cheesy, cozy, and comforting and it really is a stunner all bubbled up in a skillet. Serve with bread and salad!
Instant Pot Wild Rice Soup
This really is the best wild rice soup (and as a Minnesotan, I know these things!). You can even add chicken too if that’s your thing, or keep it veg with mushrooms only. Either way, it’s not fall without it!
Instant Pot Minestrone Soup
This soup has a shocking amount of veggies! And packed with cannelini beans and cheese, it’s the perfect balance of nourishing and nutritious but also filling and comforting. Made all in one pot!
Spicy Peanut Soup with Sweet Potato + Kale
Another one of the most popular soups on the site! There’s something so magical about the sweet potatoes, coconut milk, and peanut butter coming together to make the most creamy (vegan!) bowl of deliciousness.
Red Curry Chicken Stir Fry with Spicy Cashew Sauce
Caramelized red curry chicken sits next to a bed of hot, fluffy rice and steamed broccoli and then totally sauced up with the BEST spicy cashew sauce. Ooof, this is so, so good.
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
A five-ingredient stacked enchilada casserole layered with tortillas, beans, and chicken and covered with cheese and enchilada sauce. Basic, easy, filling, and so good.
Little Things That Make Fall Cooking Easy
I have a few favorite tricks and tools to make dinner easier throughout the week. Here’s what I recommend checking out! (FYI: Some links below are affiliate links!)
Air Fryer: I use this multiple times per week, if not every day. My favorite use is for the Air Fryer Chicken – it is the best chicken I’ve ever made and is quick enough to add to a dinner plate in under 15 minutes.
Instant Pot: Perfect for soups, and a whole lot of other things!
Slow Cooker: The OG of making dinner easier. There are several recipes above that use it, and so many others to enjoy! The bonus is that it also makes your house smell amazing on cozy chilly nights after school/work.
Freezer Meals: This kit of freezer meals is a lifesaver. You can prep up to 22 meals, stick them in the freezer, and pull them out to get dinner on the table (hands-off!) quickly and easily.
Happy fall to you and yours! Here’s to making weenight cooking easier!
From smooth and creamy hummus to crisp, cool salads, here are 20 appetizer recipes that we can’t stop making. They are easy to make, great for parties, and many are ideal for warmer-weather cookouts and BBQs.
Most people think of appetizers as the start of the meal, but after years of cooking and entertaining ourselves, they are also perfect for combining to make a main meal.
Some of my favorites right off the bat are the smoked salmon dip (we did live in the PNW, so this one had to make it, right?), our easy bacon-wrapped jalapeños, and our regular readers would be mad if I didn’t highlight our original hummus recipe! On a similar note, Joanne wouldn’t let me off the hook if I didn’t mention her guacamole. She makes it all the time, and it’s always one of the first things to go. Find all 20 appetizer recipes below!
Easy Smoked Salmon Dip
You’ll love our smoked salmon dip recipe. It’s incredibly creamy and absolutely delicious. I love serving it with thick kettle chips, crackers, sliced bread, or even spread onto bagels.
Easy Smoked Salmon Dip
I can’t get enough of this creamy, delicious salmon dip! We love smoked salmon and are always looking for more ways to use it. This smoked salmon dip has quickly turned into one of my favorite recipes!
Easy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
My easy roasted red pepper hummus is made with sweet red bell peppers, chickpeas, garlic, and tahini. It’s super simple to make and tastes much better than the hummus you can buy at the store.
Easy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
After falling in love with how easy it is to make hummus at home, we’ve been playing around with more of our favorite store-bought hummus flavors. I love roasted peppers, and am excited to share this roasted red pepper hummus recipe with you! It’s creamy, smooth, and so delicious.
Perfect Guacamole
My family swears by this guacamole recipe! The best, most authentic guacamole starts with fresh ingredients and a few simple tricks that guarantee perfect texture and flavor. All you need are avocados, onion, cilantro, lime, tomato, and salt. It’s so simple, and so good!
Perfect Guacamole
I’m not kidding when I say this homemade guacamole does not last long in my house. The whole family loves it so much my teenage niece has even made it her special dish for years (and that’s how you know it’s good!).
Seriously Good 7 Layer Dip
I’m planting my flag and declaring this the ultimate 7 layer dip. Arguably the best party appetizer you can serve, this dip features delicious layers of homemade black bean puree, guacamole, spiced sour cream, cheese, and more.
Seriously Good 7 Layer Dip
What makes this dip so delicious is the black bean puree, which we make from scratch. By cooking our own beans, we pack in so much flavor from fresh garlic, onion, and spices. It’s an easy step that makes all the difference in the world. Once you try seven layer dip made with this puree, I know you’ll never go back.
Easy Hummus (Better than Store-Bought)
My favorite hummus recipe! With a few simple tricks, you can make the best creamy, smooth homemade hummus, and yes, it’s better than store-bought.
Easy Hummus (Better than Store-Bought)
Hummus is a delicious spread (or dip) made from chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and spices. It is a popular dish in the Middle East and the Mediterranean. You can find it in most grocery stores, but trust me, you’ll want to skip those and make your own. Homemade hummus is just so much better!
Easy Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
These bacon wrapped shrimp are the ultimate party appetizer! They’re coated in a spicy maple glaze and are perfect for any party. With our recipe, you’ll have crispy bacon and perfectly cooked shrimp!
Easy Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Our bacon wrapped shrimp recipe is incredibly easy to make! The shrimp are so juicy and flavorful. They are high on my list of favorite appetizer recipes! We coat them in an irresistible spicy maple glaze that will have everyone coming back for more.
Easy Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
Learn how to make the easiest, most delicious jalapeño poppers! With my recipe, you’ll have perfect, bacon-wrapped poppers in no time. Make an extra batch because these fly off the plate!
Easy Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
These bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers are shockingly good. I’ll take a few of these over the store-bought fried poppers sold in grocery stores any day! Thin bacon is the secret to these incredible cream cheese stuffed poppers. Its fat renders down into the filling and over the peppers. So good!
Chili Lime Shrimp Wonton Cups
These chili lime shrimp wonton cups are the perfect party appetizer! We bake wonton wrappers in the oven until crisp, fill them with arugula and lime sour cream, and then top them with a big juicy chili lime baked shrimp.
Chili Lime Shrimp Wonton Cups
These easy wonton cups are like mini shrimp tacos. The shrimp are spiced with chili powder, the lime brightens everything up, and the arugula keeps the whole thing fresh. So many of our readers have made these for parties with great success!
Hummus with Spiced Ground Beef, Feta and Mint
How to make hummus topped with spiced ground beef, feta cheese and mint.
Hummus with Spiced Ground Beef, Feta and Mint
A spiced up and easy ground beef recipe with cumin, coriander and spicy cayenne pepper that’s added to a big bowl of creamy hummus.
Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Our Mexican salsa verde recipe made with roasted tomatillos, chile peppers, and garlic is genuinely one of my favorite homemade salsa recipes! It’s easy, incredibly flavorful, and makes everything taste better. Trust me, once you try it, you’ll be hooked!
Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde
We shared this roasted tomatillo salsa recipe years ago, and so many of our readers have kept coming back to it over the years. This one is a keeper! To make this easy green salsa, we roast tomatillos alongside other ingredients like chiles and garlic, guaranteeing so much flavor!
Easy Homemade Ranch & Veggies
This homemade ranch dressing recipe is so easy and delicious that it will make you ditch the store-bought bottles for good. It’s extra creamy and perfect for salads and dipping!
Easy Homemade Ranch
I’ve always loved ranch dressing, and this homemade version is truly the best I’ve had. My homemade ranch dressing is incredibly simple to make and tastes so much better than what you can buy at the store (promise). Serve it with lots of colorful veggies for a super easy appetizer.
Feta Tzatziki
We love this thick, creamy tzatziki with feta cheese and fresh herbs! It’s delicious as a sauce or dip with veggies, pita chips, grilled meats, and sandwiches.
Feta Tzatziki
We absolutely love tzatziki sauce around here! It’s so versatile, and we’ll happily spoon it onto just about anything. This recipe takes classic tzatziki to the next level by adding tangy feta cheese for extra flavor and creaminess.
Easy Chickpea Salad
I can’t get enough of this easy chickpea salad recipe with lemon and dill. I’ve been making this delicious salad with chickpeas for years and fall in love all over again every time I do.
Easy Chickpea Salad
Thanks to the dill and lemon vinaigrette, this chickpea salad has the most delicious Mediterranean vibe. It’s super fresh, incredibly flavorful, and perfectly filling as a healthy, speedy lunch or dinner (thanks to those hearty chickpeas!).
Easy Sweet Chili Chicken Wings
Our Thai sweet chili chicken wings are out of this world delicious and so simple to make. You’ll bake the wings to sticky perfection and then toss them with even more delicious sticky Asian sweet chili glaze. So good!
Easy Sweet Chili Chicken Wings
Our sweet chili wings are sticky, sweet, and spicy, with a bit of crunch, thanks to a handful of chopped peanuts and sliced green onion sprinkled on top. They are easy, too. The sweet chili glaze only needs three ingredients!
Roasted Tomatoes with Ricotta and Mint
These roasted tomatoes with ricotta are perfect when served as an appetizer (or even dinner with toast).
Roasted Tomatoes with Ricotta
As they roast in the oven, the tomatoes release their juices, which taste incredible with creamy ricotta cheese. You have to serve this one family style right out of the baking dish – no fuss.
Easy Fruit Dip
This is the most delicious fruit dip recipe I’ve made! Our recipe combines cream cheese, cream, and orange. It’s insanely good!
Easy Fruit Dip
Imagine you’re at a party with a table filled with tempting treats. At one end, you see chocolate cupcakes. At the other end, there’s a bowl of this irresistible creamy fruit dip. Where will you find me? I’ll be practically attached to that fruit dip bowl, happily devouring it. Honestly, I hardly even need the fruit – this dip is so good that I could eat it with a spoon!
Cheese Pinwheels
Our easy cheese pinwheels made with puff pastry, two cheeses, and roasted red peppers are such a delicious appetizer! These cute little pinwheels fly off the plate!
These puff pastry pinwheels are high on my list of best hors d’oeuvres. They are simple, pretty on the plate, taste incredible, and are perfect for making in advance! In our recipe below, we spread puff pastry with Boursin cheese, add lots of parmesan, and top with roasted red pepper for sweetness and color.
Buffalo Chicken Pizza Sticks
Thanks to store-bought (or homemade) pizza dough, you can make this easy buffalo chicken pizza with shredded chicken tossed in buffalo wing sauce and cheddar cheese.
Buffalo Chicken Pizza Sticks
This buffalo chicken pizza is so incredibly easy. You can use homemade pizza dough or buy pre-made dough from the store.
Easy Spinach Artichoke DIp
My family and friends love this homemade spinach and artichoke dip so much! We serve it hot and make it with three cheeses! It’s so creamy and delicious!
Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip
We love this warm, gooey spinach and artichoke dip with not one but three cheeses, lots of artichoke, fresh spinach, and garlic.Serve this with pita bread, tortilla chips, crusty bread, or vegetables. It’s incredibly delicious and so creamy!
Cheese Dip
This cheese dip is so easy to make and impossible to resist. We combine tangy sour cream with lots of gooey mozzarella, plus fresh basil, and bake it until it’s bubbly and golden. It’s perfect with sliced bread, and don’t be surprised when it’s the first thing to disappear!
Cheese Dip
Every time we make this cheese dip, we’re asked for the recipe. And now, it is yours to share, too! It’s almost too easy to put together, requiring only stirring the ingredients in a bowl and baking in the oven until bubbly.
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Let’s chat costs. Grocery prices are no joke right now, so I wanted to put together something that actually helps stretch your dollar. Rotisserie chicken is one of my favorite budget tricks. It is already cooked, full of flavor, and usually way cheaper than buying and cooking chicken yourself.
I have rounded up 9 recipes that you can make using a rotisserie chicken (I got mine at Costco for only $4.99!). Because the chicken is cooked and ready to be shredded which not only saves you money but time!
Why Rotisserie Chicken Is the Best Shortcut
Rotisserie chicken gives you a built-in head start on dinner. It is juicy, already seasoned, and you can shred it in minutes. Then just choose a recipe, toss everything together, and dinner is basically done. These recipes are delicious (how can you go wrong with chicken casserole) and perfect for nights when you do not want to think about what is for dinner.
Can’t Find a Rotisserie Chicken?
If rotisserie chicken sells out or you cannot get to the store, canned chicken works in almost all of these recipes. Just drain it well and fluff with a fork so it shreds like rotisserie. It is a great pantry backup for busy nights!
You can also cook a chicken yourself in the air fryer! Check out my tips on how to do that HERE.
Crack Chicken Casserole
Crack chicken casserole is creamy, cheesy, bacon-filled goodness that your family is going to want on repeat. It’s the perfect comfort food and ready in 30 minutes!
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Crockpot White Chicken Chili
Crockpot White Chicken Chili combines chopped onions, garlic, spices, rotisserie chicken, green chiles, hearty beans, and chicken broth. The best part is the flavors meld in your slow cooker while it cooks all day.
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Shredded Chicken Tacos- 4 Ways
Shredded Chicken Tacos are a filling and flavorful dinner ready in just 10 minutes. The chicken is perfectly seasoned and served on a warmed tortilla topped with all of your favorite toppings. It’s always a hit!
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Easy Teriyaki Chicken Casserole
Easy Teriyaki Chicken Casserole is a simple casserole made with homemade teriyaki sauce, vegetable stir fry and rice that’s all baked to perfection. A savory dish that everyone loves!
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Baked Chicken Spaghetti
Baked chicken spaghetti is an easy dinner casserole. Tender pieces of chicken tossed with tender noodles and a creamy tomato sauce.
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The Very Best Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
Poppy seed chicken casserole is such a classic dish that is incredibly easy to make! A creamy chicken casserole topped with a buttery ritz topping; this will be the best casserole that you ever make!
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Marry Me Chicken Soup
Fall in love with the creamy, comforting flavors in this marry-me chicken soup! It’s loaded with shredded chicken and tender noodles in a rich and creamy soup base. The irresistible flavors from the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and parmesan cheese take this soup over the top!
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Million Dollar Chicken Casserole
Million Dollar Chicken casserole is both delicious and easy to make. The combination of tender chicken, creamy sauce, and crispy Ritz cracker topping is irresistible. The flavor and texture is so good, you’ll think it costs a million dollars!
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Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich
This is the Best Chicken Salad EVER! It’s packed with flavor and some crunch and is the perfect sandwich for any occasion!
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A collection of healthy dinner recipes that actually taste amazing – flavorful, satisfying meals you’ll genuinely be excited to cook and eat!
Eating well shouldn’t feel hard, and it definitely shouldn’t mean not being excited about dinner. These healthy dinner recipes are proof that food can be both nourishing and genuinely delicious! Think bold sauces, cozy bowls, bright flavors, and meals that leave you feeling good and happy. The kind of dinners you actually look forward to making, not ones you force yourself through because you “should.”
This list is full of go-to recipes that prioritize flavor first, while still being balanced and feel-good. Whether you’re cooking for a busy weeknight, feeding a family, or just trying to get out of a dinner rut, these are healthy recipes that you’ll be excited to cook, happy to eat, and ready to make again and again.
Want more dinner ideas? Here are the quickest and easiest around!
Healthy Dinner Recipes
Roasted Sweet Potato Stacks with Chipotle Sauce
Roasted sweet potatoes topped with creamy chipotle sauce, spicy ground chicken, avocado, cilantro, and pickled onion. My family loves them!
Carrot Soup with Spiced Ground Beef and Pine Nuts
Silky carrot soup topped with spiced ground beef and toasty pine nuts! Bright, savory, warming, all the best things!
Crispy Buffalo Tofu with Caesar Salad
This Buffalo Tofu is SO EASY! A two-ingredient sauce tossed with air-fried crispy tofu, laid on top of a kale caesar salad.
Roasted Veggie Grain Bowl with Balsamic Dressing
The BEST Grain Bowl! Roasted root vegetables, earthy grains, dried fruit, dark leafy greens, buttery goat cheese, and lusciously creamy balsamic dressing.
Crockpot Chicken Bowls with Yellow Rice and Cilantro Pesto
Saucy shredded chicken, yellow rice, pickled onions, greens, and cilantro pesto on top. It’s a flavor and color delight!
Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Tzatziki
Part bowl, part salad, part sandwich folded up into any kind of bread you like, and I’m here for it in every form.
Lemon Rosemary Chicken Soup
Lemon Rosemary Chicken Soup with loads of veggies like carrots and kale, beans, chicken, and a lemon rosemary broth. So cozy.
Couscous Salad with Lime Basil Vinaigrette
A bright, zippy, unexpectedly delicious couscous salad that’s packed with sweet potatoes, black beans, spinach, feta, and more – all tossed with a life-changing lime basil vinaigrette!
Ridiculously Good Air Fryer Salmon
My go-to salmon recipe that’s perfect every time! Crisped and golden on the outside, buttery and juicy on the inside, and made in 15 minutes start to finish.
Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Lime Drench
These lettuce wraps are a SUMMER DREAM. Mountains of crumbled-crisp ground chicken, fluffy quinoa, and/or rice for added satisfaction, and garlicky gingery sautéed veggies in crisp butter lettuce leaves.
The Best Detox Crockpot Lentil Soup
Detox Crockpot Lentil Soup – a clean and simple soup made with onions, garlic, carrots, olive oil, squash, and LENTILS! Super healthy and easy to make.
Sheet Pan Meatballs with Tomato Salad and Green Sauce
Juicy little sheet pan meatballs that are salty, zesty, briney, and so so delicious. Pile them on tzatziki, spoon some punchy green sauce over top, and serve with a simple salad and crusty bread.
Banza Chicken Bowls with Calabrian Chili Sauce
This bowl has it all! The crunch of the tomato cucumber salad, the thin slips of bitey red onion, the golden crisped air fryer chicken cut into tender little strips, a big pile of perfectly chewy Banza, and a dollop of tangy calabrian chile sauce on top.
Roasted Peanut Kale Crunch Salad
OOOH BABY, this salad is so good! Crunchy kale and cabbage, fresh herbs and fresno peppers, chopped peanuts, and a perfect roasted peanut vinaigrette that tucks into all the salad nooks and crannies.
Salmon with Basil Sauce and Tomato Salad
We’re making a summery salmon with a beautiful, big-flavored basil sauce that is so good, you’re going to want to just drink it. Perfectly-spiced, fresh, and a dinner for everyone!
Avocado Mojo Bowls with Sweet Potato and Chicken
We are living our best bowl life this week. Seasoned sweet potato wedges and chicken meatballs or rotisserie chicken all piled onto a plate with a little puddle of punchy green avocado mojo sauce. Yes, wow, repeat.
Sheet Pan Jambalaya
Sheet Pan Jambalaya: maximum flavor, minimal dishes. Sausage, peppers, onions, shrimp, and cauliflower rice all roasted up on a sheet pan. Big flavor, easy dinner!
Roasted Cauliflower Hummus Bowls
These Roasted Cauliflower Hummus Bowls are LIFE-CHANGING. A bed of garlicky creamy hummus, piled high with spiced roasted cauliflower, and a speckling of fresh lemony tomatoes and herbs.
Lemongrass Vermicelli Salad
Lemongrass Vermicelli Salad – a summer showstopper! A twirl of vermicelli noodles, pan-fried tofu, fresh herbs and veggies, and a lime-and-lemongrass-based sauce that just slips all over the plate.
Chopped Thai-Inspired Chicken Salad
This simple chopped Thai chicken salad has BIG flavors – peanut, lime, soy, chili, cilantro. Topped with a homemade peanut dressing! Healthy and fresh.
Chipotle Tahini Bowls
Healthy and versatile bowls that come together under a generous drizzle of addictingly creamy vegan chipotle tahini sauce.
Chicken Teriyaki Burgers with Sesame Slaw
These Chicken Teriyaki Burgers are amazingly simple while also being ridiculously delicious. Caramelized burgers that are fried up in minutes, a pile of sesame slaw on top, and a perfectly toasted bun. YUM.
The Oliver’s Salad
We’re bringing you the most beautiful salad inspired by the restaurant Oliver’s in Minnesota. Tender salmon, savory peppers and garlic confit, buttery chunks of avocado, fire-roasted corn, bacon bits, and a river of homemade smoky ranch dressing.
Healing Chicken and Rice Soup
Healing Chicken and Rice Soup that is limey, salty, and so fresh! Garlic-ginger-infused broth, shredded chicken thighs, tender jasmine rice, fresh herbs, and peanuts. YUM.
Cilantro Lime Chicken and Lentil Rice Bowls
15 Minute Meal Prep Cilantro Lime Chicken and Lentils! The BEST easy protein powerhouse meal prep. Just 15 mins of prep and totally hands-off cooking!
Roasted Vegetable Bowls with Green Tahini
Roasted Vegetable Bowls! Crispy tender roasted veggies, buttery avocado, all together in a bowl with a drizzle of green tahini sauce.
Smoky Red Lentil Soup with Spinach
This Smoky Lentil Soup is ultra creamy and totally vegan! Packed to the brim with veggies, red lentils, coconut milk, and lots of spices, it’s a total win for the coziest months of the year!
Spicy Peanut Soba Noodle Salad
This Spicy Peanut Soba Noodle Salad features red peppers, cabbage, chicken, soba noodles, and a quick homemade spicy peanut sauce. Salads don’t get much yummier than this.
Steph’s Chickpea Curry with Spinach and Rice
Amazingly creamy, saucy chickpea curry served over rice with a dollop of chili crisp and a side of cucumber salad. Ready in 20 minutes!
Spicy Peanut Soup with Sweet Potato + Kale
Okay, YUMMMM. Spicy Peanut Soup with Sweet Potatoes + Kale! Comforting and SUPER nutritious. Naturally vegan, gluten free, refined sugar free, ALL THE GOOD THINGS.
Yummy Salmon Burgers with Slaw
These salmon burgers are THE YUMMIEST! and made with just five ingredients. The best for a quick + easy high protein lunch or dinner.
Avocado Kale Caesar Salad + Sweet Potato Fries
Avocado Kale Caesar Salad is a life-changer! Kale, avocado, and crunchy seeds drenched in a quick creamy avocado caesar dressing that can easily be made vegan, too. Toss some crispy sweet potato fries in are you are SET FOR LIFE.
Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce! A mix of quinoa, cucumbers or kale or spinach, feta cheese, kalamata olives, and pepperoncini!
Golden Soup
Cozy, bright, and healing with power-foods like turmeric, cauliflower, and cashews. Topped with crispy chickpeas. Super creamy and SO GOOD.
Tofu and Brown Rice Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce
These lettuce wraps are ridiculously good! Crunchy, fresh, and packed with tofu, brown rice, crispy onions, plus a drizzle of peanut sauce and spicy mayo. Delicious!
Crunchy Roll Bowls
A block of tofu, nicely browned in teriyaki sauce, served on a bed of sticky rice with edamame, cucumber, avocado, jalapeño, and a handful of crushed-up crunchy onions, buried under a thick drizzle of extra teriyaki and spicy mayo.
Healthy Dinner Sides
One of my favorite go-to healthy dinner formulas is air fryer chicken or salmon served along a few sides. It’s simple, easy, light, and feels like a win all around. Here are my go-to sides to pair with dinner!
My Favorite Skillet: These healthy nonstick ceramic skillets are PFAS-free, made in the USA, and super versatile! Love them so much.
Air Fryer: My original dinnertime lifesaver is the Air Fryer Chicken, and there are several recipes above that use the air fryer as well! It cooks food quickly, makes it super crispy, and is easy to clean.
Instant Pot: I love to use an Instant Pot for healthy soups, but is also my go-to appliance for making perfect rice!
My Favorite Sheet Pans: Simple, affordable, and perfect for loading up proteins and veggies to roast!
