Garlic-Herb Roasted Chicken Breasts

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Infused with fresh herbs and garlic, roasted to golden perfection with a hint of lemon zest. This chicken recipe, ready in about 37 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 22 min Serves 4 International cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 4 chicken breasts on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Step 2: Rub 3 tbsp olive oil over chicken, then sprinkle with 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Roast for 20-22 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and edges are golden brown.
  4. Step 4: Let rest 5 minutes before slicing to retain juices.

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