Description
This Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast features tender chicken soaked in a flavorful garlic butter sauce, making it a simple and mouthwatering option for dinner. Ideal for quick meals that everyone will enjoy, it combines pantry staples for unforgettable flavor.
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
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the garlic butter for 30 minutes before baking.
You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier cut of meat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 305mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg