Three-Ingredient Baked Chicken Breasts

This easy chicken breast recipe made with few ingredients uses butter and salt to flavor baked chicken for an easy main course for weeknight dinner.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 227 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 0.25 cup butter, melted

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir together melted butter and salt in a bowl.

Step 2

Arrange chicken in the prepared baking dish. Brush butter mixture onto chicken until thoroughly coated, pouring any extra over chicken.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 30 to 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 4

Serve and enjoy!

Step 5

Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly butter a baking dish.