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Juicy Baked Chicken Breast in Oven

Baked Chicken Breast - Only four ingredients to make this perfectly tender all-purpose baked chicken.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Heather Seeley

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound the chicken breast out to even thickness. 
  • Rub both sides of chicken with seasoned salt and pepper. Place in a baking dish. 
  • Place cut up butter on top of chicken and bake for approximately 20 minutes or until meat thermometer reads 170 degrees F. 
  • Remove from oven and cover with foil. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. 

Nutrition

Calories: 333kcal | Protein: 48g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 918mg | Potassium: 836mg | Vitamin A: 330IU | Vitamin C: 2.7mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.8mg