Step 1

Preheat oven to 450F.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl or Ziploc bag, combine chicken breasts with oil, garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Rub well to coat evenly and set aside until the oven is ready.

Step 3

Place the chicken breasts in a casserole dish or large half sheet baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes until fully cooked through. The internal temperature for the chicken should reach 165F as read on a meat thermometer.

Step 4

Loosely cover with aluminum foil and let the chicken rest at room temperature for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Drizzle with lemon juice, if desired. Slice and serve warm.