Bake in Bag Chicken is fast, easy, and so delicious you’ll want to add it to your regular dinner rotation and keep extra packets on hand.
Bake in Bag Chicken
Looking for a quick chicken recipe that’s ready in under an hour? Pop it in the oven and it does the rest. This method works with boneless skinless breasts, thighs, bone-in pieces, or even a cut-up whole chicken — all turn out great.
You can bake the chicken plain or include up to 4 cups of vegetables in the bag for a one-pan meal. Serve with mashed potatoes and a packet of gravy for an especially comforting dinner.
Here’s What You’ll Need
Just a few simple items:
- 2 lbs chicken — bone-in or boneless, skin on or off.
- One Bag ‘N Season Original Chicken Packet (seasoning + baking bag)
- Optional: Up to 4 cups of soft vegetables (green beans, peas) or par-cooked harder vegetables like potatoes and carrots.
Here’s How You Do It
- Place the chicken in the bag.
- Sprinkle with the seasoning packet.
- Close the bag loosely and poke four small holes in the top to vent.
- Bake until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
It’s really that simple.
Special Equipment
No special tools required — just a 9×13 baking dish or a rimmed baking sheet to hold the bag while it cooks.
The pan pictured below (used in the post) has a lid, which makes storing leftovers or transporting the dish easy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes. Once cooked and cooled, place the chicken in a freezer-safe package, remove as much air as possible, and freeze for up to 3 months.
Stored covered in the refrigerator, cooked chicken will keep safely for up to 5 days.
Tips and Tricks for Perfect Bake-in-Bag Chicken
- Bone-in pieces add flavor and are forgiving on cook time. If using boneless skinless pieces, start checking internal temperature after about 25 minutes.
- Cook to an internal temperature of 165°F measured with a reliable thermometer.
- If adding vegetables, choose softer varieties (green beans, peas) or par-cook harder ones (potatoes, carrots). Don’t exceed 4 cups of vegetables or they may not cook through.
- The seasoning packet is designed for the bag; use the full packet for best flavor.
- Use a rimmed pan to contain any juices. You can leave the bag in the pan for storage if needed.
- To reheat: microwave individual pieces covered, reheat in the oven at 350°F, or use an air fryer for crispier skin.
- Pairs well with mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or a green salad. For a quick meal, serve with pre-made mashed potatoes and frozen Texas toast.
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Bake in Bag Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 package McCormicks Bake N Bag and Seasoning for Chicken
- 2 lbs Chicken bone in or bone out, skin on or skin off
- 4 cups soft vegetables optional
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove the baking bag from the packet and set the seasoning packet aside.
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Place the chicken pieces in the baking bag and set the bag into a 9×13 baking dish.
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Sprinkle about 90% of the seasoning mix over the chicken. If adding vegetables, place them on top and use the remaining seasoning. Close the bag loosely with the included tie and poke four small vents in the top.
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Bake for about 1 hour for bone-in pieces. If using boneless chicken, begin checking at 25 minutes. Remove when the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
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Let rest 5–10 minutes. Open the bag carefully (watch for hot steam), slice down the center or remove the closure, and serve warm.
Notes
- Prefer bone-in for flavor and forgiving timing; adjust cook time for boneless pieces and verify 165°F internal temperature.
- Limit vegetables to 4 cups. Soft vegetables cook well; par-cook potatoes or carrots first.
- Use the full seasoning packet for best flavor. The seasoning, bag, and tie come in the packet.
- Store cooked chicken covered in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months in a freezer-safe package with air removed.
- Reheat covered in the microwave, in the oven at 350°F, or in the air fryer for crispier skin.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, broccoli, peas, carrots, or a green salad for an easy, satisfying meal.
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