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Tender Baked Chicken Breast | 30-Min Easy Family Dinner

Easy Baked Chicken Breast 30 Min Family Dinner

Baked chicken breast recipe for juicy oven chicken breast ready in 30 minutes. Easy weeknight family dinner thats tender and flavorful. Try it today.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and position the rack in the center. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels so they brown properly.
  2. In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder. Rub this seasoning mixture all over each chicken breast, coating both sides evenly for maximum flavor.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Working quickly, sear each baked chicken breast recipe for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown, then transfer to a plate temporarily.
  4. Return the skillet to low heat and add minced garlic, stirring for just 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and fresh lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  5. Place chicken breasts back in the skillet and nestle them into the sauce. Bake uncovered for 18-20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F when checked with a meat thermometer.
  6. Remove from the oven and top each chicken piece with a small piece of butter. Let this oven chicken breast rest for 3 minutes while the butter melts into the pan sauce.
  7. Sprinkle fresh parsley and dried thyme over the top just before serving. Drizzle the pan sauce over each serving for added moisture and incredible flavor.