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Close-up of a sliced garlic butter baked chicken breast on a gray ceramic plate, coated in a glossy herb and garlic sauce, garnished with fresh herbs, showing juicy, tender meat and a golden-brown crust.

Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast

Juicy chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic butter sauce, baked to golden perfection for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
resting time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts trimmed, about 6 oz each
  • Salt to taste, for seasoning
  • Black pepper to taste, freshly ground if possible
  • ¾ teaspoon paprika divided: ½ teaspoon for seasoning, ¼ teaspoon for butter sauce
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted, for garlic sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning dried or fresh mix
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • 2 cloves garlic minced, for garlic butter sauce
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil for searing chicken

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C). Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and ½ teaspoon paprika.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, remaining ¼ teaspoon paprika, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and chopped parsley. Set aside.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear until golden brown, about 1–2 minutes per side.
  4. Pour the garlic butter mixture over the chicken breasts. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 20 minutes.
  5. Remove the skillet from the oven. Spoon some of the garlic butter from the pan over the chicken and garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 34gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 420mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

This garlic butter baked chicken is tender, flavorful, and perfect for quick dinners or meal prep. The rich buttery sauce keeps each bite moist, while a golden edge adds irresistible texture.

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