This is the best tried and true baked chicken breast recipe. Learn how long to bake a chicken breast at 400 degrees for the juiciest baked chicken ever!
In a baking dish, brush both sides of chicken breast with olive oil and sprinkle on seasoning.
Bake 20 minutes uncovered. Remove from oven.
Allow chicken to rest for 10 minutes to continue to cook. Slice or dice.
Notes
Tips
This recipe is for chicken breasts that are approximately an inch thick. Depending on the thickness, you may need to add on a few extra minutes of cooking time.
Rest time is very important. Allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes after removing from the oven! It will continue to cook, sealing in the moisture.
Use a meat tenderizer to pound the chicken if one side of the chicken is thicker than the other side. This should help it cook more evenly.
For Seasoning
Use any of your favorite seasoning packets or make your own from one of these fabulous homemade seasoning blends!