Description
Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken with a rich, buttery garlic sauce that will have everyone asking for seconds. This simple yet elegant dish not only elevates weeknight dinners but also impresses guests at special occasions. With its golden-brown crust and savory flavors, it’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter with minced garlic and oregano. Pour over the chicken.
- Squeeze lemon juice on top and add chicken broth around the breasts.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- In the last few minutes of baking, sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the chicken and return to the oven until melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 376
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 635mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 97mg