Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast Recipe: Juicy & Easy Delight
A simple and delicious recipe for garlic butter baked chicken breast that results in juicy and flavorful chicken every time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter and add the minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir until fragrant.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the garlic butter mixture over them.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the garlic butter mixture for a few hours before baking.
- Serve with your choice of sides for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg