Rosemary-Thyme Chicken Breasts

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-15 · Updated 2026-04-15

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Juicy chicken breasts baked with fresh herbs and garlic, achieving golden edges and aromatic perfection. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4, boneless and skinless (6 oz each) chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves, minced garlic
1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 tbsp, leaves only fresh thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1, sliced lemon

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place 4 chicken breasts in a single layer in a baking dish.
Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, 1 tbsp thyme, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 3: Rub the mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast.
Step 4: Arrange 1 lemon slice on top of each chicken breast.
Step 5: Bake uncovered for 22-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the edges are golden brown.
Step 6: Rest for 5 minutes before serving to lock in juices.