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Dump-and-Bake Basil Chicken Breasts

Fresh and healthy baked basil chicken breasts with just 5 minutes of prep!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 ½ - 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts*
  • Optional garnish: additional chopped fresh basil or parsley

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray an 11 x 7-inch baking dish (or any similar size that accommodates your chicken in a single layer) with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together wine, olive oil, Dijon mustard, basil, garlic, honey, Italian seasoning, and salt.
  3. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Place chicken in the prepared baking dish.
  4. Pour sauce over the chicken and toss to make sure that each piece of chicken is well coated.
  5. Bake, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes, or until meat thermometer reads 165°F. Baste with pan sauce periodically while the chicken is cooking.
  6. Be sure to spoon plenty of the sauce over the chicken before serving!  Garnish with additional fresh herbs, if desired.

Notes

  • * I use 5 small chicken breasts that total 24 ounces. The small chicken breasts only require about 30 minutes in the oven. If you use much thicker, larger chicken breasts, you might have to increase the cooking time to about 45-50 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Serving 6ounces of chicken and 2 tablespoons of sauce Calories 250kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 0.7g (0%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 7.7g (12%) Saturated Fat 1.4g (7%) Cholesterol 99mg (33%) Sodium 312mg (13%) Sugar 0.7g (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250

% Daily Value*

Serving 6ounces of chicken and 2 tablespoons of sauce
Calories 250kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 0.7g 0%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 7.7g 12%
Saturated Fat 1.4g 7%
Cholesterol 99mg 33%
Sodium 312mg 13%
Sugar 0.7g 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.