Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast
This recipe delivers juicy chicken breasts with a golden, buttery crust, enhanced with garlic, herbs, and paprika for a flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None specified
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (5–8 oz. each)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Pound the chicken to 1/2″ thickness using a meat mallet.
- Season the chicken on both sides with paprika and salt and pepper.
- Combine the melted butter, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning in a small bowl.
- Sear the chicken in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes per side, if desired.
- Spoon the garlic butter sauce over the chicken and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Pat chicken dry before pounding for better seasoning adherence. Use an instant-read thermometer for precise doneness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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