Simple Baked Chicken

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Simple Baked Chicken recipe—a foolproof way to create tender, juicy chicken breasts bursting with flavor. Perfectly seasoned with a blend of garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper, these boneless, skinless chicken breasts are brushed with olive oil for a golden finish. Ready in just 40 minutes (including prep), this easy baked chicken is ideal for busy schedules yet delivers restaurant-quality results. Serve it with roasted vegetables or a crisp salad for a wholesome, satisfying meal. Garnished with fresh parsley, this dish combines simplicity and elegance, making it a staple for both beginner cooks and seasoned home chefs alike.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Lightly grease a baking dish or a sheet pan with cooking spray or a drizzle of olive oil.

Step 3

Place the chicken breasts on a clean cutting board and pat them dry with paper towels.

Step 4

Using a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper to make a seasoning mixture.

Step 5

Brush the olive oil mixture evenly on both sides of each chicken breast.

Step 6

Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the greased baking dish, leaving a little space between each piece for even cooking.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) when measured with a meat thermometer.

Step 8

Remove the baking dish from the oven and cover the chicken with foil. Let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.

Step 9

Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Step 10

Serve alongside your favorite sides like roasted vegetables or a fresh salad. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(738.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1421.3

Total Fat 53.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 591.6mg	0%
Sodium 2880.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 4.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g	0%
Total Sugars 0.3g
Protein 216.8g	0%

Vitamin D 90.5IU	0%
Calcium 100.2mg	0%
Iron 7.6mg	0%
Potassium 1884.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.2%

Protein: 63.5%

Carbs: 1.3%