Baked Chicken Breast

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

4.9 stars (28 reviews)

Baked Chicken Breast

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.

Kate on 2025-10-06 (5 stars):
Thank you, very easy and tasty!
Lois Kuhl on 2025-09-16 (5 stars):
Thank you for a tasty, healthy and easy new chicken recipe. I'm at a time of my life that I am so done with cooking altogether, but this was easy and we enjoyed it!
Yolanda on 2025-09-15 (5 stars):
This is a wonderful recipe. My husband and I use it once a week. Instead of pounding the chicken, I use a fork to poke it several times on both sides. We follow the recipe or create different flavor combinations. The cooking time is perfect, chicken comes out tender and moist every single time. Thank you so much for this great recipe.
Sue on 2025-09-09 (5 stars):
Best chicken breasts I ever made! Mine came out just like the video, so juicy and delicious. I am planning a Cuban-style meal this Saturday and want to keep the same cooking process, but I will change up the seasoning. Thankyou!
Joe Angelo on 2025-09-08 (5 stars):
Absolutely a GREAT way to make chicken, thanks
Lorenzo A on 2025-09-03 (5 stars):
I made this last night for dinner. By far the best chicken breast I ever made. It was very tasty and juicy. Lets just say I have found my perfect chicken recipe My family absolutely loved it
Joan on 2025-08-27 (5 stars):
Easy recipe, most flavorful chicken I've ever made!
A. B. on 2025-08-24 (5 stars):
The spices were great tasting on the chicken - thank youT