Description
This Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast is a comforting dish featuring juicy chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for a family dinner or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix the melted butter with minced garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme in a small bowl.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken ahead of time. Ensure even cooking by having chicken breasts of similar size.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg