Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast
A gourmet yet simple dish that elevates chicken breasts with rich butter and aromatic garlic, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter with minced garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika until well combined.
- Place your chicken breasts in a baking dish.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the chicken, ensuring it is coated evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- Add a sprinkle of fresh parsley for garnish, if desired, and serve.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken in the garlic butter mixture for 30 minutes to an hour before baking. Consider pounding the chicken breasts to even thickness for more even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg