Description
Juicy chicken breasts baked in a flavorful garlic butter sauce, perfect for easy dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix the butter, minced garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika until well combined.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the garlic butter mixture over them, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Use fresh garlic and herbs for maximum flavor. Avoid overcooking to keep the chicken juicy. Serve with veggies, salad, or over pasta or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg