Baked Chicken Breast
This recipe takes me back to Sunday meal preps with my grandmother—always seasoned just right, always tender. It’s the kind of no-fuss meal that’s ready to serve on its own or sliced over salads and pastas. Moist, aromatic, and perfectly baked every time, this chicken breast is a back-pocket recipe you’ll turn to again and again.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
Olive oil cooking spray
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, fat trimmed
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt & black pepper, to taste
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp Italian seasoning
1 tbsp butter, cut into 4 small pats
Parchment paper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper and lightly spray with olive oil.
Place chicken breasts in the dish. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and Italian seasoning.
Rub minced garlic over the top of each piece. Add a pat of butter on each breast.
Fold parchment loosely over the chicken to create a tent.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing or serving.
Notes
Tender, juicy, and wonderfully seasoned—this baked chicken is simple enough for weeknights and perfect every time.
Nutrition
- Calories: 235 per serving
- Fat: 9g per serving
- Saturated Fat: 4g per serving
- Carbohydrates: 1g per serving
- Protein: 36g per serving
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