Chicken Breasts in the Oven

Ingredients:

Butter or olive oil (or cooking spray)

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Salt and pepper

Other spices or seasonings (seasoned salt, tarragon, lemon pepper, for example)

Instructions:

1)Heat the oven to 400°F with a rack in the middle position. Rub the pan and one side of the 

parchment paper with butter or olive oil. (Cooking spray works too.)

2) Spray chicken with non-stick spray. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and any other favorite 

seasonings.

3) Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish, spaced slightly apart. You can also tuck herbs 

or lemon wedges around the chicken for extra flavor.

4) Lay the parchment over the chicken. Tuck the edges into the pan and press the parchment 

down so that it's snug around the chicken. The chicken breasts should be completely covered 

with the parchment.

5) Transfer the chicken to the oven and cook until the chicken is completely opaque all the way 

through and registers 165°F on an instant-read thermometer. Start checking after 20 minutes; 

total cooking time is usually 30 to 40 minutes.

6)Serve the chicken immediately, or let it cool and refrigerate for up to a week.