Description
Cheesy Garlic Butter Chicken is a quick, flavorful dinner made with juicy chicken breasts topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. The garlic butter sauce elevates the dish with a rich, savory flavor, making it a family favorite in just 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or a little butter.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Season the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Brush or pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is almost fully cooked.
- Add the Cheese: Remove the baking dish from the oven and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan evenly over the chicken.
- Finish Baking: Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley. Serve hot and enjoy your Cheesy Garlic Butter Chicken!
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic or seasoning to your taste.
- For extra crispy chicken, broil for 2-3 minutes after the cheese has melted.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a simple side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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