Name: Healthy Baked Chicken Breast
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: PT-492204H11M19S
Total time: PT-492204H11M19S
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5-2 lbs total); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/4 cup chicken broth or water; Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)

Description

This healthy baked chicken breast recipe offers a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights. It’s simple to prepare, uses common ingredients, and delivers maximum flavor without compromising on health goals. Designed for consistency and ease, it’s a versatile dish that fits seamlessly into any meal rotation, providing a delicious and wholesome chicken dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5–2 lbs total)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

1/4 cup chicken broth or water

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400 F (200 C). Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold your chicken breasts in a single layer.

2. Pat the boneless, skinless chicken breasts dry with paper towels. If chicken breasts are very thick, pound them lightly to an even thickness (about 1 inch).

3. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix well until a paste forms. Rub this seasoning mixture generously all over both sides of each chicken breast.

4. Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish in a single layer. Pour the chicken broth (or water) into the bottom of the dish around the chicken.

5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165 F (74 C) when measured with an instant-read meat thermometer.

6. Remove the baking dish from the oven. Loosely tent the dish with aluminum foil and let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes.

7. If desired, sprinkle the cooked chicken with fresh chopped parsley for a pop of color and freshness. Slice or serve whole.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Category: main dish
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast

Keywords: chicken, baked, healthy, easy, weeknight, dinner, lean, protein, simple, comfort