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Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Breasts

Tender, perfectly seasoned, and juicy oven-baked chicken breasts are done in 20 minutes and are ideal for a quick dinner or meal prep.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked chicken breasts, easy chicken recipes, how to cook chicken breast, meal prep, oven baked chicken breast
Servings: 4
Calories: 260kcal
Author: Katerina | Easy Weeknight Recipes

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts,
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ to ½ teaspoon paprika, sweet or smoked
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • cooking spray
  • fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425˚F degrees.
  • Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, and pepper. 
  • Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. Transfer the chicken to the baking dish and generously spray the chicken on all sides with cooking spray.
  • Season both sides of the chicken evenly with the prepared spice mixture.
  • Bake for 17 to 20 minutes, or until the thickest part of the chicken breasts registers at 165˚F on an instant-read meat thermometer.
  • Remove from oven and let it rest for 5 to 7 minutes before slicing.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 699mg | Potassium: 836mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 129IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg