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Healthy Baked Chicken Breast Recipe

Welcome to today's healthy baked chicken breast recipe. It is no secret that chicken is a popular go-to protein for many home cooks. The lean protein is quick to cook, affordable, versatile, and is very easy to incorporate into a variety of family favorites. Time to make them.
  • cook TIME 35 mins
  • prep TIME 10 mins
  • total TIME 45 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: American
Keyword: bake chicken breast, baked chicken, baked chicken breast, baked chicken recipes, chicken, oven baked chicken
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 507 kcal

Ingredients (13)

  • 24 oz skinless boneless chicken breasts 4 medium
  • 18 oz russet potatoes peeled, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
  • 16 oz fresh asparagus
  • 1.5 oz grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter melted, divided
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 oz lemon 4 slices
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley optional

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep

1

In a bowl, combine 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp ground black pepper, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp dried oregano. Mix to make a spice blend, divide it into 3 equal parts and put in 3 small bowls. Set aside.

Three small white bowls filled with spices.
2

Put a piece of chicken breast on a cutting board and cut three-quarters of the way into the chicken breast to create a pocket on the side. Repeat with the remaining pieces and put them on a lined baking pan. Arrange potatoes around the chicken.

A hand using a knife to butterfly cut a raw chicken breast placed on a wooden chopping board.
3

Season 24 oz chicken breast with one-third of the spice blend and 2 tbsp olive oil. Rub the chicken to distribute the seasoning evenly. Then, season the 18 oz potatoes with another part of the spice blend and 1 1/2 tbsp of melted unsalted butter. Toss to coat evenly.

Four raw chicken breasts and cubed potatoes spread out onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
4

Meanwhile, put asparagus in a large plate. Drizzle the remaining 1 tbsp of melted unsalted butter and sprinkle the rest of the spice blend on 16 oz asparagus. Mix to coat the seasoning evenly.

A bowl pouring a bright yellow liquid onto a plate of asparagus

Cook

1

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Put the baking pan in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Once the timer rings, take the pan out of the oven. Move the potatoes to one side of the pan and arrange the asparagus on the other side. Put lemon slices on the chicken. Put the pan back in the oven and bake for 10 minutes.

Four chicken breasts, lemon slices, potato cubes, and asparagus baking in the oven.
2

After 10 minutes, take the pan out. Move the lemon slices to the asparagus. Sprinkle 1.5 oz grated parmesan cheese over the chicken and potatoes. Return the baking pan to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes.

A hand sprinkling shredded cheese all over cooked chicken breasts and asparagus.
3

Once the time is up, remove the chicken from the oven. Garnish with 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley. Transfer to a plate and serve.

A baked chicken breast, potato cubes, and asparagus laid on a plate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 507 kcal | Fat 22 g | Saturated Fat 8 g | Trans Fat 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat 9 g | Cholesterol 152 mg | Sodium 571 mg | Potassium 1411 mg | Carbohydrate 32 g | Fiber 5 g | Sugar 3 g | Protein 47 g | Vitamin A 1671 IU | Vitamin C 22 mg | Calcium 157 mg | Iron 5 mg