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This image shows the Garlic Butter Baked Chicken, featuring golden-brown chicken breasts coated in a rich garlic butter sauce, served on a plate with a garnish of fresh parsley. The dish is presented beautifully, highlighting the simplicity and flavor of the recipe.

Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Recipe

This Garlic Butter Baked Chicken is a simple yet flavorful dish that’s perfect for any night of the week. Juicy chicken breasts are smothered in a rich garlic butter sauce, then baked to golden perfection. With minimal ingredients and easy prep, it’s a go-to recipe for a delicious and comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 355 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick Unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with non-stick spray or a light coating of olive oil.
    This image shows the oven being preheated to 375°F and a baking dish being greased with olive oil, preparing the dish for the garlic butter baked chicken recipe.
  • Prepare the Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
    This image shows melted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper being mixed together in a bowl to create a rich and flavorful garlic butter sauce for coating the chicken breasts.
  • Season the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Pour the garlic butter mixture over the chicken, ensuring each breast is well coated.
    This image shows the garlic butter mixture being poured over chicken breasts placed in a baking dish, ensuring each breast is well coated with the flavorful sauce before baking.
  • Bake: 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).
    chicken breasts baking in preheated oven until golden brown and fully cooked
  • Garnish and Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
    This image shows the garlic butter baked chicken breasts being plated with a garnish of fresh parsley, ready to be served as a delicious and elegant main course.

Notes

  • Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for consistent cooking. This prevents some pieces from being overcooked while others are undercooked.
  • For a deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in the garlic butter mixture for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • Add your favorite vegetables to the baking dish, such as asparagus or broccoli, to cook alongside the chicken. They’ll absorb the delicious garlic butter flavor.