Description
A simple and quick meal that combines juicy chicken breasts with vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup broccoli florets (optional)
- 1 cup cooked rice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- If using, add broccoli florets around the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F or 75°C).
- Serve with cooked rice if desired.
Notes
Marinate the chicken for more intense flavor. Substitute garlic powder with fresh minced garlic for a different taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken dinner, quick meal, baked chicken, healthy dinner