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Juicy Baked Chicken Breast in 30 Mins

Juicy Baked Chicken Breast in 30 Mins

Baked chicken breast: master this incredibly juicy and flavorful recipe using a simple Italian dressing marinade. Perfect for quick weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts (~2lbs total, pounded to an even thickness)
  • 3/4 cup Italian salad dressing
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 C) and spray a 9x13" baking pan with nonstick spray.
  • Place the chicken breasts into the baking pan, then drizzle with Italian dressing and sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to taste. Use tongs to flip the chicken breasts to coat evenly.
  • Arrange the chicken in an even layer and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the thickest part of the largest chicken breast reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 C) as read by a digital instant-read thermometer.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before serving or slicing to retain juiciness.

Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.