Oven Baked Chicken Breast Recipe

We love making chicken recipes and this easy baked chicken recipe is healthy and delicious. I can have this from the oven to the table in under 30 minutes! This tender and juicy chicken is SO easy!

We love leftovers so we can use them to make salads for lunch during the week. It is just an all around great recipe! We also like our recipe for rotisserie chicken for easy dinner ideas too.

You may also love Crock Pot Chicken Breast Recipe, Shake and Bake Chicken or The Best Ritz Cracker Chicken.

Why This Recipe Works

This juicy oven baked chicken breast recipe is delicious and easy to make. Simple spices gives this easy-baked chicken breast recipe perfect for meal prep and to use for many different recipes.

This is the perfect chicken breasts recipe. I love how juicy and delicious this chicken turns out.

Ingredients

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts – You can also use boneless chicken thighs
• Paprika – You can use regular paprika or smoked paprika
• Italian Seasoning – Try making Homemade Italian Seasoning Recipe
• Olive Oil – Use the type of oil of your choice. Avocado oil works great too.

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.

Seasoning Ideas

Feel free to change the seasoning to what you prefer. Here are some delicious variations.

• Garlic Powder
• Chili Powder
• Garlic Butter
• Onion Powder
• Oregano

How to Bake Chicken Breasts

• Step 1 – First, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

• Step 2 – Next, place the chicken breast in a 9X13 baking dish.

• Step 3 – Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken breasts.  I like to use a basting brush to cover the chicken breasts.

• Step 4 – Combine all the seasonings in a small bowl. Rub the seasoning mixture over the chicken breasts.

• Step 5 – Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F in the thickest part.

• Step 6 – All the chicken breasts to rest for a minimum of 5 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!

Expert Tips

• Prepare Chicken Breast – Filet the chicken breast so they are about the same size. You can also pound the chicken with a meat mallet to even thickness. This helps to cook the chicken evenly and about the same time.
• Seasoning Chicken – Completely cover the chicken with seasoning so it is completely covered with the spice mixture. This helps to give the chicken the best flavor.
• Meat Thermometer – To make sure the chicken is full cook, use a instant-read thermometer to check internal temperature. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees when chicken is fully cooked.

Serving Suggestions

The possibilities are endless and this chicken is delicious with just about any side dishes. We love Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes and Roasted green beans. It is simple but delicious.

Instant pot White Rice Recipe is also tasty. We actually keep this in the freezer so it is so easy on busy nights. Learn how to freeze rice and you can make this meal even easier. I love to grab the rice from the freezer and we all can enjoy a really easy meal.

Sometimes we also add a simple side salad or learn how to steam broccoli in the microwave for another easy side idea. This meal is also good with asparagus. This oven roasted asparagus is a family favorite and it is very simple and quick to make.

Oven Baked Chicken Leftover Ideas

This chicken is delicious diced or cut into strips and served on top of this Easy Caesar Salad Recipe. I actually intentionally make extra just to have leftovers.

We love to enjoy this another night for dinner. It is such a time saver to cook once and eat twice (or more).

You can also use the leftover chicken to make quesadillas. We actually do this with the leftover chicken and rice and mix it together. This is perfect for Mexican Monday.

Our family really loves this chicken so we have to cook extra to have leftovers. You might have to do the same.

Storing and Reheating Instructions

• Storing – Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The leftovers will last about 3-4 days.
• Freezing – Freeze the leftover cooked chicken in a freezer container or a zip lock freezer bag. If stored properly the chicken will last about 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight when ready to serve.
• Reheat – Reheat the leftovers in the oven or microwave.