Garlic Herb Butter Baked Chicken Breast
A flavorful and succulent chicken dish featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a rich garlic herb butter mixture, perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons garlic herb butter
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, combine garlic herb butter, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish.
- Spread the herb butter mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest before slicing.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken breasts in the garlic herb butter mixture for a couple of hours before baking. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. For a crispy texture, broil the chicken for the last few minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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