The garlic butter sauce in this recipe for Garlic Pioneer Woman’s Baked Chicken Breast makes the chicken breasts tender and moist. A win-win situation, for sure!

This sauce enhances the chicken’s flavor and makes it soft, moist, and juicy after baking. Using this sauce, you won’t need to marinate the chicken. With this recipe, you’ll always have delicious chicken breast for dinner.

Should You Bake Or Pan Fried Chicken Breast?

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are less likely to dry out and overcook when seared on a hot cast-iron skillet.

Dryness is a common problem with baked chicken breasts. This chicken is rendered soft and juicy by the use of a delightful garlic butter sauce. The garlic butter sauce is fantastic on rice, mashed potatoes, or vegetables in addition to the chicken.

Pioneer Womans Baked Chicken Breast Ingredients

• Chicken Breasts. I use chicken breasts that have been stripped of their skin and bones. Again, organic chicken breasts are my first choice. It is essential to make use of meat of a high grade since certain chicken breasts are injected with a solution of salt water to enhance their appearance on store shelves. This makes it necessary to utilize meat of high quality.
• Kosher Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper. Remember that kosher salt is almost twice as large as regular table salt in terms of particle size. A few grains of kosher salt are equivalent to one sprinkle of table salt, yet table salt has a considerably stronger saltiness.
• Paprika. Use sweet or smoked paprika.
• Butter. If you are following the Whole30 diet, you should use ghee.
• Fresh Parsley. Make sure that it is freshly cut and that it is fresh.
• Garlic. Chopped, is one of the components that will lend flavor to the sauce and contribute to its scrumptious flavor.
• Olive Oil. Extra virgin should always be your goal, and you should never substitute it with anything else.

How To Make Pioneer Women Baked Chicken Breast

• Heat the oven to 400°F. Set aside chicken breast that has been seasoned with salt, pepper, and paprika.
• Combine paprika, butter, Italian seasoning, parsley, and garlic in a small mixing basin. Place aside.
• Warm the olive oil in a cast iron pan over medium heat. When the skillet is heated, add the chicken breast. Cook until golden. Each side takes roughly 1-2 minutes.
• Brush the chicken breast with the garlic butter mixture. Place skillet in oven and heat until well done. It takes around 20-30 minutes, or until the chicken breasts reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Take it out of the oven. Before serving, ladle some of the remaining butter sauce from the skillet over the chicken breast.

What To Serve With Baked Chicken Breast?

• On a bed of cauliflower rice with a side salad.
• As a topping for roasted vegetables.
• If you’re not on a low-carb diet, serve it over quinoa, rice, or mashed potatoes.
• Garnish with this Spicy Mayonnaise Dressing and serve with chicken breast salad.

How To Store Baked Chicken Breast?

• In The Fridge. The roasted chicken breast may be kept fresh in the refrigerator for three to four days if it is stored in an airtight container; this will also prevent the chicken breast from becoming dry.
• In The Freezer. Place chicken breasts that have been baked in a single layer on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. After that, place the baking sheet in the freezer without covering it. After the chicken breast has been roasted and has been totally frozen, move it to a bag that can be placed in the freezer, and you may keep it there for up to three months.
• To Reheat. Place the chicken breasts that have been roasted in a baking dish or casserole dish, cover them with foil, and then place them back in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until they are well heated.

When Is Boneless Chicken Breast Done Cooking?

Always use an instant-read thermometer to ensure your chicken breasts reach an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius). And always put the meat thermometer in the chicken’s thickest area.

How Long To Bake Chicken Breast At 400?

It will take around 20 to 25 minutes in a 400F oven to cook a chicken breast that weighs about 5 to 6 ounces. My go-to baking temperature for chicken breasts is 400 degrees Fahrenheit since I find that this produces the most flavorful and juicy results. The thickness and size of the chicken breast will determine how long it needs to bake.

How Can You Prevent Oven-dried Chicken Breast?

When baking chicken breasts, take care not to overcook them or they will become dry. To ensure that the breasts stay juicy, we also spread garlic butter over them. With this method, I can roast chicken breasts without losing any of their exquisite juices.

My Tips for Perfect Baked Chicken Breasts

• Always choose organic when purchasing chicken breast. Free-range, organic chicken and grass-fed beef are what my ButcherBox pals are dedicated to selling. The best thing is that you can place an order online and have it delivered right to your door, no matter where you are in the United States. The convenience is unparalleled, and your meat package will be of the highest quality.
• You should dry the chicken well with paper towels after taking it out of the fridge.
• If you only have chicken thighs, use them instead of chicken breasts. Chicken breasts without skin and bones are my go-to for this dish. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts work, but thighs with the skin and bone intact also work well.
• Put in an additional 2 tablespoons of butter if you like a creamier sauce.
• To spice things up, throw in some more paprika and Italian seasoning. Use any spices and herbs you like best, like cumin, coriander, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, etc. Add seasonings, such as salt, and pepper, to the dish. Season the chicken breasts by mixing all the spices in a small bowl.
• Burnt garlic will alter the flavor of the whole meal, so be careful.
• Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after baking before serving.
• In this case, either a baking dish or a baking sheet will do.
• Butter for olive oil if you’re watching your fat intake.

Pioneer Womans Baked Chicken Breast Recipe Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

• Calories 285
• Total Fat 7.7g
• Saturated Fat 1.8g
• Cholesterol 128mg
• Sodium 403mg
• Potassium 405mg
• Total Carbohydrate 5g
• Dietary Fiber 0g
• Sugars 4g
• Protein 47g
• Vitamin A 11%
• Calcium 2%
• Iron 10%