Easy and Basic Boneless Chicken Breasts
Transform your weeknight dinners with this quick and delicious recipe for Easy and Basic Boneless Chicken Breasts. Perfectly seasoned with a simple blend of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and optional paprika, these juicy chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection and finished in the oven for a tender, flavorful result. With only 10 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of cooking, this recipe is ideal for busy days or as a base for meal prep. Garnish with dried parsley for a touch of color and serve with your favorite sides for a versatile main dish that’s as easy as it is satisfying. Perfect keywords for this recipe include "easy chicken dinner," "juicy chicken breasts," "quick oven chicken recipe," and "simple chicken seasoning."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps them sear properly.
Rub each chicken breast with olive oil, coating both sides evenly.
In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, paprika (if using), and garlic powder. Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the chicken breasts in the skillet. Sear for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
Transfer the skillet with the chicken breasts to the preheated oven. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) when measured with a meat thermometer.
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
Slice and serve the chicken breasts immediately. Garnish with dried parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1413 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.4 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 2879 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.9 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 216.4 g | 433% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 89 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1846 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
