Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast Recipe for Juicy Flavorful Meals
Perfectly juicy chicken breasts are infused with rich garlic butter flavor in this delightful recipe.
- 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
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, melt the butter and mix in garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the garlic butter mixture over them.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours before baking.
- Serve with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter, Baked Chicken, Chicken Breast Recipe