Description
Tender and juicy chicken breasts enhanced with classic Italian herb blend, garlic, and olive oil—quick-cooked stovetop or oven-baked for versatile, flavorful meals.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 medium pieces)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Tbsp olive oil (plus more if baking)
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry, then pound to even thickness for uniform cooking. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Combine Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Stovetop option: Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium-high. Coat chicken evenly with seasoning, then cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden and internal temp reaches 165 °F. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Oven-bake option: Preheat oven to 400 °F. Mix oil with seasoning to form a paste and spread over the chicken. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for ~22 minutes (check around 20–24 min) until the internal temp is 165 °F. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- No need to marinate—the dry rub delivers instant flavor. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- Adjust seasoning—swap onion powder for optional depth or leave it out.
- Even thickness ensures juiciness and avoids drying out. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- Great for slicing over salads, stuffing in wraps, or pairing with pasta or roasted veggies.
- Prep Time: 5–10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (stovetop) or 22 minutes (baked)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Dry rub + Sauté or Oven-bake
- Cuisine: Italian‑inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (~4 oz)
- Calories: ≈180 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: ≈400 mg
- Fat: ≈9 g
- Saturated Fat: ≈1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ≈6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ≈1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: ≈24 g
- Cholesterol: ≈70 mg
