Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast
An easy and flavorful dish featuring chicken breasts baked in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for any weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons of butter
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika until combined.
- Place the chicken breasts in a spacious baking dish. Pour the garlic butter mixture over the top of the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the garlic butter mixture for a couple of hours before baking. You can use olive oil instead of butter for a lighter option.