Description
A comforting and delicious Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast that’s quick to prepare, juicy, and full of bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning until well blended.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and drizzle the garlic butter mixture over them.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after removing it from the oven.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
This dish pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or a light salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: baked chicken, garlic butter, chicken breast, comfort food, easy dinner