Easy Baked Chicken (Gluten‑Free, Minimal Prep!)
If you’re searching for an easy chicken recipe that tastes like you spent all evening in the kitchen, you’re in the right place. This Easy Baked Chicken is one of my go‑to weeknight dinners — simple ingredients, almost no prep, and naturally gluten free. My husband loves it so much he thinks I “work hard” on it… and I’m perfectly fine letting him believe that.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
5 minutes of prep
Whole‑food ingredients (no processed shortcuts)
Gluten‑free + dairy‑free optional
Perfect for busy weeknights
We’ve been using curbside pickup at Gordon Food Services (GFS) lately, and their fresh chicken breasts are huge — I usually slice one into halves or even thirds. I also grab premade Pico de Gallo because it makes this recipe even easier. If you make your own Pico… I’m coming over for dinner because homemade is next‑level.
Easy Baked Chicken
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
1 container Pico de Gallo
Optional: shredded cheese (regular or dairy‑free — I like Shreds when I’m avoiding dairy)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Line your baking pan with foil for easy cleanup.
Place chicken breasts in the pan and pour the entire container of Pico de Gallo over the top.
Bake for 1 hour, depending on the size of your chicken breasts.
Add cheese during the last 10 minutes if you want it melty and delicious.
That’s it. Truly. The oven does all the work while you do literally anything else.
Easy Side Dishes
Sautéed Spinach
I never measure this — it’s a “dump and cook” situation.
Add about 1 Tbsp olive oil to a skillet.
Fill the pan to the brim with fresh spinach.
Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Cover and cook until wilted (just a few minutes).
Sweet Potato Fries
Slice 1 large sweet potato into fry‑shaped strips.
Place on a lined baking sheet.
Season with Lawry’s and pepper.
Bake for 1 hour — right alongside the chicken.
I love that both dishes cook at the same temperature. One timer, zero stress.
A Whole‑Food Dinner That Feels Good
This meal is simple, filling, and made with real ingredients. Over the past two years, I’ve slowly removed processed foods from my diet, and the difference in how I feel has been incredible. Recipes like this make it easy to stay on track without feeling deprived.
If you try this dinner, let me know how it turns out — I think you’ll be shocked at how easy it is.
