Description
Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast is a quick, flavorful, and juicy dish perfect for weeknight dinners. Chicken breasts are baked with a rich garlic butter sauce, seasoned with herbs, and optionally served with fresh lemon wedges.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried parsley (or 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour garlic butter mixture over the chicken breasts.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
- Optional: squeeze fresh lemon over chicken before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in garlic butter for 30 minutes before baking.
- Serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American