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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    17 Delicious Dump-and-Bake Chicken Dinners Ready in No Time

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on April 20, 2025, updated March 21, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Dump-and-bake chicken dinners are a lifesaver for busy weeknights, combining convenience with great flavor. These simple recipes require minimal prep and let the oven do the work, making it easy to enjoy a hearty meal without spending hours in the kitchen. From creamy casseroles to zesty one-pan dishes, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

    Salsa Chicken

    Salsa Chicken.
    Photo Credit: Living Chirpy.

    Salsa Chicken is a simple and healthy dish that’s full of flavor. It’s an effortless dinner option that comes together with hardly any prep time, making it a hit for everyone.

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    Sheet Pan Curried Chicken & Tahini Dressing

    Sheet Pan Curried Chicken & Tahini Dressing.
    Photo Credit: The Peasant's Daughter.

    This quick sheet pan curried chicken is an easy and healthy dinner option that includes a creamy tahini dressing. It features chicken breasts or thighs along with plenty of vegetables and lentils for a flavorful meal.

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    Baked Butter Chicken

    Baked Butter Chicken.
    Photo Credit: Masala & Chai.

    This Easy Baked Butter Chicken is simple to prepare and perfect for dinner. It brings all the rich flavors of traditional Butter Chicken while using a one-pan method that cooks everything in under an hour.

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    Chicken Broccoli Rice Bake

    Chicken broccoli bake on a white dish.
    Photo Credit: From Valerie's Kitchen.

    This chicken, broccoli, and rice casserole is super easy to prepare and everything cooks together in one dish. It's a great option for busy days when you want a simple meal.

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    King Ranch Chicken Casserole

    King ranch chicken casserole.
    Photo credit: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons.

    A Southern staple that makes the most comforting meal ever! Melty cheese, chicken, and southwest ingredients add a lot of flavor to this easy casserole with minimal work.

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    Cheesy Chicken & Rice Casserole

    Cheesy chicken and rice casserole dish.
    Photo Credit: Rose Bakes.

    This recipe is a simple way to prepare a hearty chicken dinner using canned soups and pre-made rice mixes. It's great for busy weeknights or whenever you want a comforting meal without much effort.

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    Roasted Lemon-Rosemary Chicken and Cauliflower

    Roasted Lemon-Rosemary Chicken and Cauliflower.
    Photo Credit: Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen.

    This one-pan lemon-rosemary chicken and cauliflower dish is packed with flavor and easy to prepare. It's a great option for busy weeknights when you want something delicious without a lot of work.

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    Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake

    Buffalo chicken pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake is quick to prepare and ready in under an hour. Packed with spicy buffalo sauce, hidden spinach, and plenty of cheese, it's a tasty option for a weeknight dinner.

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    Mozzarella Pesto Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

    Mozzarella Pesto Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner.
    Photo Credit: The Family Food Kitchen.

    This Mozzarella Pesto Chicken Sheet Pan dinner is a quick and tasty option that can be ready in just 30 minutes. Everything cooks together in one pan, making cleanup easy, and it's gluten-free and lower in carbs.

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    Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs

    Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs.
    Photo Credit: Sweet & Savory Meals.

    Baked chicken thighs are juicy and tender inside with a crispy outside. They're well-seasoned and come with a creamy mustard sauce that might just become your new go-to dish!

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    Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables

    Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables.
    Photo Credit: Living Chirpy.

    Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables is a simple way to prepare a complete meal with minimal effort. It's perfect for busy weeknights when you want something healthy and satisfying.

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    Chicken Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Bake

    sun-dried tomato pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish features cheesy chicken and pasta packed with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, creating a hearty meal that's simple to prepare. It's perfect for a cozy dinner without much effort.

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    Old Fashioned Chicken & Rice Casserole

    Chicken baked on top of rice.
    Photo credit: Food Folks and Fun.

    This Chicken and Rice Casserole is a classic dish that everyone loves. With well-seasoned chicken and perfectly cooked rice, dinner is simple and satisfying.

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    Baked Chicken Drumsticks & Veggies

    Drumsticks and veggies.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This sheet-pan dinner is perfect for quick weeknight meals. With just a little chopping to begin, you end up with a delicious mix of chicken, veggies, and sauce all cooked together in one pan.

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    Sheet Pan Roasted Greek Chicken with Garlic Potatoes

    Sheet Pan Roasted Greek Chicken with Garlic Potatoes.
    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud.

    Sheet Pan Roasted Greek Chicken with Garlic Potatoes is a simple and tasty meal that everyone will enjoy. This one-pan dish means less cleanup and more time to relax.

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    Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake

    Chicken pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish features plenty of chicken and broccoli, making it a hearty meal that will definitely provide leftovers. It's a simple and satisfying option for dinner.

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    One-Pan Lebanese Freekeh with Chicken and Apricots

    One-Pan Lebanese Freekeh with Chicken and Apricots.
    Photo Credit: Little Black Skillet.

    Chicken thighs seasoned with spices cook together with freekeh, onions, and apricots in one skillet. This is a simple and tasty meal that comes together without much work.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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