This delicious Baked Chicken Breast recipe is incredibly tender, juicy, super flavorful and easy to make for a quick lunch or dinner meal!
Prep time: PT5M
Cook time: PT18M
Total time: PT28M
Rating
4.95 stars (19 reviews)
Keywords
Baked Chicken Breast
Ingredients
3 boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 1.75-2lb.)
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika
1.5 tsp fine sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 Tbsp olive oil
Categories
Dinner
Lunch
Cuisine
American
Steps
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board, cover them with plastic wrap, then use a rolling pin or the flat side of a meat tenderizer to gently pound the thicker side of the chicken breast until the entire breast is an even thickness from one end to the other (about 1/2 inch thick).
In a small bowl mix the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper together until well combined. Now add the olive oil to the seasoning and mix well. You should have a thick paste.
Spread and rub the seasoning paste on both sides of the chicken breasts until they are evenly coated.
Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a 9x13-inch baking dish or on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. My chicken breasts were done right at 18 minutes.
Remove the chicken breasts from the oven, take them out of the baking dish or off of the sheet pan, and rest them on a plate or a clean cutting board for 5 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to settle and redistribute throughout the breast, keeping them tender and juicy! Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
Calories: 264 kcal
Carbohydrates: 3 g
Protein: 24 g
Fat: 17 g
Cholesterol: 72 mg
Sodium: 1296 mg
Sugar: 0.2 g
Reviews
Lisa on 2025-08-15 (5 stars): I made this last night. It turned out perfect! My chicken looked just like your picture. It was easy and very tasty. Thank you for sharing.
Rhonda on 2025-08-06 (5 stars): Made this tonight, followed the recipe to a "T". It turned out delicious. Thank you.
BA Bonetti on 2025-08-02 (5 stars): Very juicy and flavorful. I'm sure the leftovers will be even better since they will have marinated in the seasonings and juices.
Virginia on 2025-07-20 (5 stars): Thanks! Needed something in a pinch and this looked wonderful.
Nancy on 2025-07-02 (5 stars): This was great and so easy! The seasoning was perfect!
Connie on 2025-06-27 (5 stars): This is one of the best baked chicken cutlet recipes that I’ve made and I’ve been cooking for over 50 years. The cutlets were moist and tender. The directions spot on.
Lorraine on 2025-05-28 (5 stars): Made it for dinner tonight! Husband and I loved it
Laurie Jones on 2025-05-24 (5 stars): Excellent! Finally I made chicken breasts that was juicy & tasty. The directions were great & the video helpful!!!!! Thank you & will be making again.
Tracy on 2025-04-27 (5 stars): This is the most delicious chicken recipe! Tender, juicy and tasty! Thanks for sharing.
Kathy Pittman on 2025-04-16 (5 stars): I made this for my family as something new to try with Chicken breasts. I followed the recipe exactly and everyone loved it! I am looking forward to making it again. What a treat! It was tasty and juicy. I really appreciate all the tips for cooking the chicken just right!
Kelly on 2025-04-12 (5 stars): This is an easy and delicious recipe! I love the spice blend, and the measurements were perfect for almost 2 pounds of chicken.
TAS on 2025-03-26 (4 stars): This was delicious. I would definitely reduce the salt to about 1/2 a teaspoon, it's way too salty. The seasoning is very good though and the chicken was super tender.
Ellen Pfeifer on 2025-03-20 (5 stars): This recipe was very tasty and easy! One modification I made was to reduce the salt. One and a half teaspoons seemed way too much so I only used 1 teaspoon. And I might reduce it to 3/4 teaspoon next time. (Gotta watch my sodium intake!)
Jill Martin on 2025-02-20 (5 stars): Excellent recipe!! I made it tonight for Bible Study and everyone loved it and asked for the recipe!! The chicken was SO tender!! Thanks!
Susan Grove on 2024-10-21 (5 stars): Very tasty and easy! Just what I was looking for! Will slice and dice leftovers to add on top of a salad or use in my "grilled chicken wraps"! Very versatile!
