Frozen Chicken Breast Recipes
Turn frozen chicken breasts into a tender, flavorful meal in under 40 minutes. With pantry staples like olive oil, garlic, and herbs, this recipe proves that wholesome comfort food starts in your freezer.
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Aluminum Foil
- Oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 frozen boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
- fresh parsley or cilantro chopped, for garnish
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt or butter optional, for extra juiciness after baking
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line or grease a baking dish.
- Place frozen chicken breasts in the dish with space between them.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Add minced garlic and pour broth into the dish for moisture.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for another 10–15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest chicken for 5 minutes before slicing. Drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
Broil the chicken for 2 minutes at the end for extra browning. You can also stir in Greek yogurt or a dab of butter before serving for added richness.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 38gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 620mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 140IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1.2mg
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