Italian Herb Baked Chicken Breast

This Italian Herb Baked Chicken Breast is simple, cozy, and perfect for busy nights when you still want something homemade. Tender chicken, olive oil, and dried herbs come together in the oven with almost no prep. It’s a dependable recipe you’ll want on repeat.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and place them in the baking dish.
3. Drizzle olive oil evenly over the chicken, turning to coat both sides.
4. In a small bowl, mix Italian seasoning, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper.
5. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
6. Bake uncovered for 22-25 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
7. Remove from the oven and rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Tip

For extra moisture, cover the dish loosely with foil for the first 10 minutes of baking, then uncover for the remaining time.

Serve this with roasted vegetables, pasta, or a simple salad, and save it for your weekly dinner rotation.

Italian Herb Baked Chicken Breast

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• Author: Julia
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x

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Tender oven-baked chicken breasts seasoned with classic Italian herbs for an easy, reliable dinner.

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Ingredients

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp dried basil

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and place them in the baking dish.

3. Drizzle olive oil evenly over the chicken, turning to coat both sides.

4. In a small bowl, mix Italian seasoning, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper.

5. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.

6. Bake uncovered for 22-25 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

7. Remove from the oven and rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Letting the chicken rest before slicing helps keep it juicy and tender.

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: Italian-American