12 Easy Oven-Baked Meals

By Todd H. • Apr 26, 2024

The oven might be the most obvious kitchen tool in your arsenal, but there are so many more ways you could be using it! Instead of frying your usual steak, chicken thigh, or pork chop — try utilizing your oven! You can still get that juicy, tender taste without all the added work. Oven-baked recipes are perfect for those busy weeknights when you need to throw something quick into the oven, but don't want to sacrifice the taste. From side dishes to sandwiches to mainstay proteins, there are many options for an oven-baked meal! Which recipe will you try this week?

12 Oven Baked Recipes for a Lighter Meal Plan:

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#1. Oven-Baked 'Maters

Simple, yet elegant and delicious is a good thing! With Oven-Baked 'Maters, the name may be casual, but the taste is 5-star fabulous! Roma tomatoes are topped with a mound of parmesan and mozzarella, a little fresh basil, and a drizzle of olive oil. Then, they're baked to melted perfection and broiled to achieve that perfect golden cheese appearance. For a fantastic side dish or even a refined appetizer, Oven-Baked 'Maters put on a first-class act for you and your guests. They're exquisitely delicious!

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#2. Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs

Are you looking for something sweet, spicy, and a little saucy? Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs give you all the things you need for a great main dish! Chicken thighs are expertly seasoned with a honey-garlic sauce that has a little kick of spice — yum! Then, it's baked until it becomes fall-apart tender — yum-a-lum! Saucy Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs are awesome with rice and some cooked vegetables for a full-rounded meal. A great dinner adds great spice to life!

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#3. Best Oven-Baked Cod

Avast! Ride the waves of flavor with a delicious seafood bounty! The Best Oven-Baked Cod is a boatful of great fish flavors everyone will want to reel in! Sailing with great seasoning, these flaky, golden codfish fillets are a great catch for a perfect lunch or light dinner. Swimming with so much pizzazz, Best Oven-Baked Cod will definitely pull you overboard in delight! All of your crew will love it!

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#4. Oven-Baked Sausage & Potatoes

Let's hear it for all the sheet-pan meals out there! We literally couldn't make it without them. If you're wondering, one of our most beloved is this Oven-Baked Sausage & Potatoes. It's so, so quick to whip together and the result is a whole delicious meal of spicy sausage, flavorful onions, and beloved potatoes. You can absolutely eat it on its own, or serve it atop some fluffy rice, or whatever else you can dream up! We love versatile dishes, and we think you will love this one, specifically. Oven-Baked Sausage & Potatoes is a quick and delicious way to make dinner happen!

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#5. Oven-Baked Salmon

Whether you're a seaside native or a landlocked local, Oven-Baked Salmon is a fast and delicious way to enjoy this nourishing fish! The beloved and filling protein is smothered in melted, flavorful butter and coated in a sweet and savory rub. Baked and ready in less than 30 minutes, Oven-Baked Salmon is a simple way to get your coastal food fix, no matter what your zip code is!

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#6. Oven-Baked STL Ribs

St. Louis barbecue is known for two things: spare ribs and barbecue sauce — lots and lots of barbecue sauce. In fact, St. Louis consumes more barbecue sauce than anywhere else in the U.S. So when you're making Oven-Baked STL Ribs, make sure you have your favorite sauce for brushing down the tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs, so every bite has plenty of that tangy, smoky, sweet taste. The ribs themselves are savory and rubbed with a spice mixture perfectly blended to highlight the barbecue flavors. Oven-Baked STL Ribs will have you falling in love with barbecue all over again... or perhaps for the first time!

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#7. Baked Lemon Chicken Breasts

Thank goodness! Now you never have to endure dry baked chicken again. These Baked Lemon Chicken Breasts are perfectly juicy and flavorful, thanks to a beautifully concocted marinade comprised of butter, lemons, paprika, dried oregano, and garlic salt. Pop these Lemon Chicken Breasts in the oven and get ready to enjoy with your favorite side!

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#8. Oven-Baked Pork Chops

There might be easier, faster, and tastier ways to make dinner than Oven-Baked Pork Chops... but we have yet to find one! The juicy, savory pork is crusted in a crispy, seasoned stuffing-mix breading that tastes like a holiday dinner in each bite. Each chop is even roasted in butter for that extra hit of richness! Of course, Oven-Baked Pork Chops being ready in just 30 minutes adds to that luxury feeling! Weekdays can be just as fun as weekends with this dish on the menu!

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#9. Crispy Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet potato fries are more than just a healthy trend — they're sticking around for the long haul. Try them for yourself with these Crispy Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries. They only involve a handful of ingredients and a little patience to get the desired texture. Serve these Crispy Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries alongside sandwiches and grilled meats, with a range of dipping sauces from ranch dressing to spicy ketchup. You might never go back to regular fries again.

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#10. Baked Chicken Chimichangas

Chimichangas are usually deep-fried, but this version is quite a bit healthier as it's baked in the oven using much less oil. This Southwestern dish — much like its cousin, the burrito — is utterly customizable and can be filled or topped with additional ingredients of your choosing. You can serve Baked Chicken Chimichangas plain, or add pico de gallo, jalapeños, guacamole, sour cream and more. Don't be afraid to get creative and make Baked Chicken Chimichangas your own.

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#11. Oven-Baked Meatball Sandwiches

What is the best sandwich? It's a debate that might go on forever, but Oven-Baked Meatball Sandwiches put in a strong entry for the top spot! These sandwiches come out of the oven perfectly toasted, packed with tender meatballs, fresh marinara sauce, and melty, gooey cheese. Make these Oven-Baked Meatball Sandwiches for a taste experience straight out of an Italian deli! Get ready to reevaluate your favorite sandwiches!

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#12. Loaded Oven-Baked Hot Dogs

Take us out to the ballgame! Or, you know, grab us a ballgame-worthy frank! Isn't that the best part of going to a game anyway? Loaded Oven-Baked Hot Dogs certainly think so! Each hot dog is savory, juicy, and topped with melty cheddar cheese and lots of meaty chili. Better yet, the mustard and mayo are already on the buns, so no need to fumble with condiments! You can get right to eating Loaded Oven-Baked Hot Dogs, which makes them a real home run!

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