Description
This garlic butter baked chicken breast delivers incredible flavor with simple ingredients. Perfect for a quick dinner, it’s a comforting dish that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and add the minced garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the garlic butter over them.
- Sprinkle paprika, salt, and pepper on top.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use unsalted butter and adjust the salt accordingly.
Feel free to add vegetables like asparagus or broccoli to the baking dish for a complete meal.
Make sure not to overcook the chicken to keep it juicy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 100mg