Easy Baked Chicken Breast
A simple and satisfying Easy Baked Chicken Breast recipe coated in savory garlic butter, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless and boneless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the seasoned chicken on it for hassle-free cleanup.
- Bake the chicken in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until it’s golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat and add minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Drizzle the garlic butter over the chicken once it’s out of the oven and serve immediately.
Notes
Let the chicken sit at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes before cooking for even results. Experiment with different spices for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 55g
- Cholesterol: 120mg