Garlic Butter Baked Chicken
This Garlic Butter Baked Chicken is a simple, comforting dish that brightens weeknight dinners with tender chicken breasts baked in a rich garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and position a rack in the center.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and add the minced garlic, cooking until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt, black pepper, and paprika on both sides.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the garlic butter over them, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until cooked through and the thermometer reads 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with parsley and serving.
Notes
Use even-sized chicken breasts for uniform cooking. Spoon garlic butter over chicken during baking for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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