Baked Chicken Breast Recipes

With people becoming increasingly conscious about healthy foods and methods of preparation, baking is on the rise. We often reserve bakes for special occasions, but a baked dish need not be elaborate in preparation. Just throw your ingredients together, and put them into the oven. You can clear up or finish some other work while the food gets cooked.

The best part of baked food is the aroma that fills the house while the food is getting cooked. However, while baking is a very healthy preparation method, you've only won half the battle with it. To prepare an entirely healthy recipe, you still need to ensure that your ingredients are healthy too. However, chicken breast is one of the best options among non vegetarian foods. This cut is the one recommended to those with heart disease, and if used along with canola or olive oil, provides a winning combination. Try out these baked chicken breast recipes, easy to prepare and delicious to eat!

Baked Chicken With Smoked Paprika
Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• 8 large chicken breast pieces
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp Spanish smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Directions

The garlic and smoked paprika permeate the chicken with flavor. If you are looking for baked chicken breast recipes, healthy and flavorful, then this is it. Heat the oven to 400°F. Place foil in a roasting pan. Wash the chicken breast and dry with paper towels. Jab the pieces a few times with a fork, and then sprinkle it with salt and pepper. Then mix the other ingredients together and rub the mixture over the chicken pieces. Empty the chicken and mixture into the baking pan and roast, uncovered, for about 40 minutes. When the chicken is done, the juices will run clear if poked with a fork. Take the chicken out of the oven and place it on the serving dish. Cover it with foil and allow it to stand for 8 to 10 minutes before serving. Serve it along with potatoes and corn and biscuits, for a fabulous, wholesome dinner.

Chicken Nacho Bake Recipe
Ingredients

• 4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• ½ cup Mexican style shredded four cheese blend
• ½ cup chunky salsa
• ½ cup crushed tortilla chips
• ¼ cup sour cream

Directions

For this crunchy chicken breast recipes, boneless pieces are required. Preheat oven to 400°F and prepare the baking pan with a foil base. Use a sharp knife to make three cuts on the top of each chicken breast piece. Mix together the crushed tortilla chips, salsa and sour cream. Place the chicken breast pieces in the pan and coat it the chips mixture. Bake it for 20 minutes, take it out of the oven and then sprinkle it with cheese. Bake for another 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

Parmesan Baked Chicken Breasts
Ingredients

• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
• 24 ounces chicken breast halved
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp garlic
• 1/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ cup roasted tomato and garlic pasta sauce
• cooking spray

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°F, and place a large baking sheet in it for 5 minutes. Mix together the Parmesan cheese, black pepper and Italian seasoned breadcrumbs. In a shallow glass dish, mix the garlic and olive oil, and microwave on high for 30 seconds. Once the oil is warm, dip the chicken in it and coat it with the breadcrumb mixture. Treat the baking pan to some cooking spray, and then place the chicken on it. Spritz some more cooking spray over the chicken. Bake at 425°F for 25 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Serve with pasta sauce.

I do hope you try out and enjoy these recipes and want to try all of them. Low fat variations of these recipes include using lean pieces of chicken and low fat cheese options. Another healthy favorite of mine, is baked chicken breast made with scallions, soy sauce and honey.