Savory seasonings and a quick sear make this easy baked chicken flavorful and satisfying. It’s an ideal recipe to double: serve half for dinner and chop and freeze the rest. Having cooked chicken in the freezer speeds up soups, stews, casseroles, and stir-fries on busy nights.
If you use an oven-safe skillet, you can sear the chicken on the stovetop and transfer the same pan to the oven to finish cooking—just add a little extra olive oil if needed to prevent sticking or burning.
Recipe
Baked Skillet Chicken
5 from 2 votes
This recipe features a simple spice rub and a short sear before finishing in the oven. It’s quick to prepare and stores well—freeze extras to have ready-to-use cooked chicken for future meals.
AuthorMary Ann
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American, Gluten-free
Servings 4 servings
Calories 260
Ingredients
- 1-½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Rub
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a small bowl. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
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Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken about 2 minutes per side, until golden.
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Transfer the chicken to a lightly sprayed baking dish (or place the skillet in the oven if it’s oven-safe). Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part.
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Let the chicken rest on a plate for 5–10 minutes before slicing. If you have leftovers, chop, cube, or shred the cooked chicken and freeze for quick meals later.
Notes
Using an oven-safe skillet saves time and dishes. Add a bit more oil if finishing the chicken in the same pan to help prevent sticking or burning.
Nutrition per serving
Calories: 260 calCarbohydrates: 1 gProtein: 36 gFat: 11 gSodium: 489 mgFiber: 1 gSugar: 1 g
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