Description
Easy Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast is a simple yet mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken with a rich garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
3. Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
4. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
5. Stir in the minced garlic, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
6. Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
7. Pour the garlic butter mixture over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
9. Optionally baste the chicken with the butter sauce halfway through cooking.
10. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor.
Adjust seasonings to taste.
Monitor cooking time to avoid overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg