This simple oven baked chicken breast has loads of flavor and is made with simple ingredients. It is the best way to bake chicken and works great on a salad or with a simple side.
If you’re looking for the best-baked chicken breast, this is the oven baked chicken recipe for you. This is one of the best baked boneless chicken breast recipes.
What are the best Baked Chicken Seasonings?
In this simple baked chicken recipe, I’m using paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Even though it’s very simple, there is tons of flavor in this simple baked chicken.
I also used some minced garlic and melted butter to add more flavor and ensure you have moist chicken breasts to enjoy.
Easy Baked Chicken Breast Recipe:
This is one of those easy baked chicken breast recipes. It’s perfect for so many different chicken dinner ideas. You can use this recipe on your favorite salad, in chicken tacos, meat for chicken enchiladas, or with your favorite side. This really is such a versatile chicken recipe.
If it’s too cold to grill or you just don’t feel like being outside, this oven baked chicken recipe is one your family will love!
How long to bake chicken
The answer to this question is going to depend on how thick your chicken breast is. The meat I used for this easy baked chicken recipes was pretty thick so it took about 35 minutes for the chicken breasts to cook. If you’re using chicken tenderloins or have a bone in a piece of chicken, you’ll need to adjust your time accordingly.
The easiest way to determine how long to cook your chicken breast is to use a meat thermometer. The digital ones work so good and will leave all the guesswork out.
Baked chicken breast can be used in so many meals. If you’re looking for more meals using chicken, here are a few we love…
How to Make Simple Oven Baked Chicken Breast
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees
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In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and the minced garlic.
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Spray a 9 by 13″ baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Add the chicken breasts.
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Using a spoon, drizzle the butter and minced garlic mixture on the chicken breast. Be sure to coat both sides of the chicken.
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In another small bowl, combine the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix. Sprinkle the seasonings on all sides of the chicken breasts.
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Bake the chicken in the oven for 20-35 minutes, depending on how thick the chicken breasts are. When the chicken is done the internal temperature of the chicken should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit. (It is the safe internal temperature for both the white meat and dark chicken meat.)
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Remove the chicken from the oven and spoon the butter and chicken juiced on the meat. Let the meat sit for about 5 minutes and then serve.
Simple Oven Baked Chicken Breast
Ingredients
- 4 large Chicken Breast
- 3 Tablespoons Butter Melted
- 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and the minced garlic.
- Spray a 9 by 13" baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Add the chicken breasts.
- Using a spoon, drizzle the butter and minced garlic mixture on the chicken breast. Be sure to coat both sides of the chicken.
- In another small bowl, combine the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix. Sprinkle the seasonings on all sides of the chicken breasts.
- Bake the chicken in the oven for 20-35 minutes, depending on how thick the chicken breasts are. When the chicken is done the internal temperature of the chicken should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit. It is the safe internal temperature for both the white meat and dark chicken meat.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and spoon the butter and chicken juiced on the meat. Let the meat sit for about 5 minutes and then serve. Enjoy!
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This simple oven baked chicken breast has loads of flavor and is made with simple ingredients. It is the best way to bake chicken and works great on a salad or with a simple side.
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