Quick and Easy Roasted Chicken Breasts
Roasted chicken breasts make a great main course, or a wonderful addition to soups, salads, and recipes that call for cooked chicken.
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- 1 lb. chicken breasts bone in, skin on
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Lightly coat a shallow baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil and set aside.
- Rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Rub skin with the olive oil and sprinkle the seasonings evenly over breasts.
- Place in the prepared dish and roast for approximately 40-50 minutes. The chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from the oven and let rest 15-20 minutes before serving.
- If you're using the chicken for soup, chicken salad, or another dish, remove the skin and bones and chop or shred it when it's cool enough to handle.
Notes
- Chicken breast can become overcooked very easily, so keeping an eye on the temperature is important. We usually remove the chicken from the oven when it reaches 155°F, as it will continue to cook while it rests. Just be sure it reaches the safe temp of 165°F - no one wants undercooked poultry!
- If you want to use boneless, skinless chicken breasts, just reduce the cooking time to about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Quick and Easy Roasted Chicken Breasts
Amount per Serving
Calories
133
% Daily Value*
Fat
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
73
mg
24
%
Sodium
132
mg
6
%
Potassium
433
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
1
g
0
%
Fiber
0.1
g
0
%
Sugar
0.1
g
0
%
Protein
24
g
48
%
Vitamin A
34
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
9
mg
1
%
Iron
0.5
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.