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Boneless Skinless Baked Chicken Breast Recipe

March 28, 2020 By Kim Leave a Comment

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A quick 4-step boneless skinless baked chicken recipe that only uses a couple of ingredients. Prepare a filling wholesome main dish in less than an hour!

With everything going on, it’s hard to create a simple main dish that’s packed with protein without any added fillers.

Sure, they’re plenty frozen, processed dishes out there. But, when you have nutritional needs, those meals won’t cut it.

So, Kim and I wanted to share a simple boneless skinless baked chicken breast recipe that we love! If you need a side dish idea, try our oven roasted Brussels sprouts.

The finished and sliced boneless skinless chicken breast.

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