Description
Baked Chicken emerges as your go-to weeknight dinner solution that tackles hunger with zero fuss. Seasoned simply and roasted to golden perfection, this classic dish delivers delicious comfort straight from your oven to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
Finishing Ingredients:
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup melted butter
Instructions
- Heat your oven precisely to 375°F, preparing a clean baking dish for the chicken breasts.
- Mix 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp paprika in a small bowl for seasoning.
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then thoroughly coat each breast with the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange seasoned chicken breasts in the baking dish, ensuring they do not overlap.
- Sprinkle ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese evenly across the top of each chicken breast.
- Drizzle ¼ cup melted butter smoothly over the cheese-covered chicken breasts.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and roast for exactly 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken from oven and let rest for 3-5 minutes before serving to seal in the juices.
Notes
- Pat the chicken dry before seasoning to help the spices stick and create a better crust.
- Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe cooking.
- Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to keep the meat juicy and tender.
- For a low-carb option, swap Parmesan cheese with almond flour or crushed pork rinds to maintain a crispy topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg