Healthier Baked Chicken Breasts

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Use whichever spice combinations you prefer. The key to baking white meat without it getting dry is topping it with butter and wrapping it in parchment paper. It locks in the moisture and is tender and juicy every single time. The paper absorbs most all of the butter so you are not actually consuming it.

Submitted by Soup Loving Nicole

Published on May 10, 2019

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 servings

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon ground mustard
½ teaspoon parsley flakes
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 (12 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons butter
parchment paper

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Mix garlic powder, paprika, mustard, parsley, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub all sides of each chicken breast in olive oil and coat all sides with the spice rub. Place on a baking sheet. Top each breast with 1 tablespoon of butter. Cover each breast with parchment paper and tuck the paper underneath, creating a sealed pouch.
Bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken from the oven and let rest 5 minutes.

Cook's Note:

This recipe can easily be doubled for equally good results.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

552	Calories
27g	Fat
2g	Carbs
72g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 552
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g	34%
Saturated Fat 11g	53%
Cholesterol 224mg	75%
Sodium 834mg	36%
Total Carbohydrate 2g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 72g	143%
Vitamin C 2mg	2%
Calcium 48mg	4%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 636mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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