Best Baked Chicken Breast

Oven baked chicken breasts in a casserole pan.

4.96 from 93 votes

Perfectly baked chicken breasts that are juicy, tender, easy, and oh so flavorful! All you need is a drizzle of olive oil, a special seasoning mix, and a few insider tips for these super tasty, no-fail chicken breasts.

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked chicken, baked chicken breasts, baked chicken recipe

Servings: servings

Calories: 163kcal

Author: Lisa Bryan

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or oregano, parsley or other herbs
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425F/220C. In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, thyme, salt and pepper until combined.
Lightly coat the chicken breasts in olive oil, and then generously rub the spice mix on both sides of the chicken.
Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and cook for 20-25 minutes, depending on size (see chart above). Let the chicken rest for a few minutes to allow the juices to redistribute within the meat, then serve.

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Notes

I love to use these white baking pans for this recipe, and other baking recipes!

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