Name: Quick Chicken Breast Dinner
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (8 oz each); salt & pepper (to taste); 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 clove garlic (minced); 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp dried thyme

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When weeknights feel chaotic and you just need something simple, this quick chicken breast dinner is the ultimate lifesaver. Juicy, zesty, and infused with Mediterranean flavors like lemon, garlic, and herbs—it’s the kind of dish that feels special without being complicated. Trust me, your family will think you spent way longer than 10 minutes prepping.

Juicy seasoned chicken breast cooked in olive oil and herbs on a dinner plate.

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Quick Chicken Breast Dinner

Two juicy, seasoned chicken breasts served with pan juices for a quick and easy chicken breast dinner.

Ingredients You’ll Need

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (8 oz each)
Salt & pepper, to taste
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried thyme

Golden brown chicken breasts cooked with herbs and olive oil on a plate, perfect for a quick chicken breast dinner.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Marinate: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and thyme. Coat chicken and let rest for 10 minutes.
Bake: Place chicken in baking dish, pour marinade on top, and bake at 400°F for 35–45 minutes, until internal temp hits 165°F.
Broil: Move to top rack and broil 3–5 minutes until golden.
Rest: Let sit for 5 minutes before slicing.

“Even picky eaters will love this chicken—mine asked for seconds, and that never happens with plain chicken breast.”

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Two golden chicken breasts in olive oil sauce served on a white plate.

Quick Chicken Breast Dinner

This Mediterranean baked chicken breast recipe is juicy, garlicky, and perfect for busy weeknights. Just 10 minutes of prep!

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: Chicken Breast, Quick Dinner

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 50

Servings: servings

Calories: 420kcal

Equipment

Baking Dish

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 8 oz each
salt & pepper to taste
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
1 clove garlic minced
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and thyme.
Coat chicken with marinade and let rest for 10 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place chicken in a baking dish, pour marinade on top.
Bake for 35–45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Broil for 3–5 minutes to finish with a golden top, then let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

This juicy chicken dish comes together quickly with pantry staples—perfect for weeknights. Pair with a salad or roasted veggies.

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