Description
Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast is a simple yet flavorful dish. With tender chicken breasts drenched in garlic butter, it’s perfect for a quick, delicious dinner or a satisfying meal any night.
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).
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter 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.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Make sure to check that the chicken is thoroughly cooked before serving.
Feel free to add other herbs like thyme or rosemary for more flavor.
This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 100mg