Description
Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast is a quick and flavorful dish featuring juicy chicken cooked in rich garlic butter. It’s easy to prepare and ideal for a comforting dinner that impresses!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 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 and add the minced garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the garlic butter over them.
- Sprinkle paprika, salt, and pepper on top of the chicken.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken in the garlic butter for 30 minutes before baking.
Serve with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg