Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast
A flavorful and simple dish featuring juicy chicken breasts enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Place the chicken breasts into a baking dish. Pour the garlic butter mixture over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through and has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider substituting olive oil for butter. Add lemon zest for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg