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5 from 28 votes

Best Baked Chicken Breast Recipe

This Best Baked Chicken Breast Recipe delivers absolutely juicy, tender chicken with a flavorful, golden-seasoned crust. Made with my simple 3-step method and ready in under 30 minutes, it’s the ultimate easy weeknight dinner or meal prep staple the whole family will love.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Robyn Stone

Ingredients

  • olive oil or butter
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon Stone House Seasoning or your favorite seasoning

Instructions

  • Preheat. Preheat the oven to 450º F. Arrange the oven rack to the middle position. 
  • Prep. Pat the chicken breast dry with a paper towel. Drizzle a little olive oil into my skillet (if I’m making a few), 9×13 baking dish (if I’m making a medium batch), or sheet pan (if I’m making a larger batch). Arrange the chicken in the pan, allowing it to touch but not overlap. Drizzle with a bit more olive oil and then sprinkle liberally with your seasoning of choice (salt and pepper as a minimum). Then, place into the oven.
  • Cook. Bake chicken breasts until the internal temperature registers 160º F with a meat thermometer or instant-read thermometer, about 20 minutes. If you don't have an internal thermometer, prick the thickest part of the chicken with a knife when you think it's done. The juices should run clear if the chicken is done. The time will depend on the thickness of your chicken breasts.  
  • Rest. Remove the skillet or casserole dish from the oven, tent it with foil, and let the chicken rest for another 5 minutes. The chicken will continue to cook while it is resting under the foil tent. Then, serve and enjoy.

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Notes

Additional baking time may be needed depending on the thickness of the chicken breast.
Storage Tips
  • Store: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to 4 days.
  • Freeze: Cool completely, wrap tightly, or store in a freezer container, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
  • Reheat: Warm in a 325°F oven or air fryer for best texture (avoid microwave if possible).
  • Meal Prep Tip: Portion for easy lunches or quick dinners.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 325mg | Potassium: 418mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.4mg