Healthier Baked Chicken Breasts

Chicken breast is coated with a flavorful spice mix and baked in parchment paper to prevent drying, resulting in a juicy, super easy, ultra-clean chicken dinner.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 552 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• parchment paper
• 2 (12 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon parsley flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon ground mustard

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix garlic powder, paprika, mustard, parsley, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub all sides of each chicken breast in olive oil and coat all sides with the spice rub. Place on a baking sheet. Top each breast with 1 tablespoon of butter. Cover each breast with parchment paper and tuck the paper underneath, creating a sealed pouch.

Step 3

Bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken from the oven and let rest 5 minutes.