This chicken breast with olive oil and herbs is simple, cozy, and perfect for busy weeknights. It bakes up juicy with minimal prep and uses pantry staples you likely already have. Clean flavors, no fuss, and easy to pair with almost anything.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Place chicken breasts in the dish and pat dry with paper towels.
- Drizzle olive oil evenly over the chicken.
- In a small bowl, mix oregano, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Sprinkle herb mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Bake uncovered for 22-25 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Tip
For extra moisture, choose chicken breasts similar in size so they cook evenly without drying out.
This is a reliable go-to recipe you’ll want to save for easy dinners all year long.
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Chicken Breast with Olive Oil & Herbs
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Juicy oven-baked chicken breasts seasoned with olive oil and simple dried herbs.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried rosemary
1 tsp garlic powder
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Place chicken breasts in the dish and pat dry with paper towels.
3. Drizzle olive oil evenly over the chicken.
4. In a small bowl, mix oregano, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
5. Sprinkle herb mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
6. Bake uncovered for 22-25 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
7. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Choose evenly sized chicken breasts for the juiciest results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
