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Baked Garlic Butter Chicken

Savor the rich and comforting taste of our Baked Garlic Butter Chicken. Juicy chicken breasts basted in golden garlic butter, seasoned with rosemary, and topped with melted Italian cheese.

An overhead shot of three baked garlic butter chicken breasts in a baking dish.

Juicy Baked Garlic Butter Chicken

When it comes to comfort food recipes, my Baked Garlic Butter Chicken stands out from the crowd. Chicken dinner recipes are a dime a dozen, I know, but this garlic chicken stands tall amongst them. It’s simple yet incredibly delicious, and that’s mostly thanks to the garlic butter sauce. Made with a stick of butter and minced garlic, it creates a beautifully golden and flavorful crust with a tender and juicy interior.

The aromatic rosemary adds another layer to the flavor profile, while the shredded cheese gives it a melty, luxurious finish. Every bite is a combination of flavors – the juicy chicken, the savory garlic butter, the fragrant rosemary, and the melty cheese. What’s more, is that there’s no way we can mess this up. There’s like 5 ingredients we’re working with, and garlic and butter are the stars. 👌

A shot of a baking dish with garlic butter sauce and chicken breasts, garnished with a rosemary sprig.

Ingredients for Garlic Butter Chicken

  • Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts
  • Butter
  • Garlic
  • Fresh Rosemary
  • Shredded Cheese

Perfect Oven Baked Chicken

Achieving a perfectly juicy baked chicken breast is easier than you think. The key is in the seasoning – a generous sprinkling of salt and pepper – and the cooking technique.

  1. Arrange the seasoned chicken breasts in a buttered baking dish.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet, add garlic, and sauté until lightly browned. Stir in rosemary.
  3. Pour the garlic butter over the chicken and bake for about 30 minutes.
  4. Add cheese and bake for another 3 minutes until melted.
  5. Let it rest for a bit, then serve with some of the garlic butter sauce spooned over top.
Pouring garlic butter sauce over four raw chicken breasts in a white baking dish.

The oven does most of the work here, baking the chicken breasts to tender perfection. You’ll know your chicken is done when the juices run clear and the internal temperature reaches 165˚F. Remember to let it rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.

Substitutions

Substitutions can change the dish’s flavor profile, so consider this when choosing alternatives.

  • Herbs: If you don’t have or don’t like rosemary, other herbs like thyme or parsley will also work well in this recipe.
  • Cheese: You can replace the Italian cheese with another variety like mozzarella or even a sharper cheese like cheddar or Parmesan, depending on your preference.
  • Butter: If you’re looking to reduce saturated fat, you can use olive oil or ghee instead of butter. It won’t have quite the same richness, but it can still work well with the garlic and herbs.
  • Chicken Thighs will also work, but please remember that they require a longer cooking time, especially if they are also bone-in.

Tips for Success

  • Ensure that the chicken is fully cooked to a safe internal temperature of 165˚F using a meat thermometer. This ensures food safety and can prevent overcooking, keeping your chicken juicy and tender.
  • Rest the Chicken: After baking, allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving. This helps to redistribute the juices, resulting in a more flavorful and moist chicken.
  • Don’t Burn the Garlic: Be careful not to burn the garlic when sautéing. Burnt garlic can impart a bitter taste. Keep the heat to medium and stir frequently.
An overhead shot of three baked garlic butter chicken breasts in a baking dish.

I hope you’ll make this Baked Garlic Butter Chicken as soon as you get to your kitchen! And I hope you’ll love it!

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Baked Garlic Butter Chicken - Super quick, easy and SO delicious Garlic Butter Chicken with fresh rosemary and cheese. The perfect one pan dish for a weeknight!

Baked Garlic Butter Chicken

Katerina | Diethood
Super quick, easy and delicious Garlic Butter Chicken with fresh rosemary and cheese. The perfect one-pan chicken dinner for a weeknight!
4.55 from 77 votes
Servings : 4 Serves
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
  • ½ cup shredded Italian cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375˚F.
  • Lightly grease a baking dish with a pat of butter.
  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; arrange the chicken in a single layer in the prepared baking dish and set aside.
  • Add butter to a skillet and melt over medium heat.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes, or until lightly browned, stirring very frequently. DO NOT burn the garlic.
  • Stir in the rosemary and remove from heat.
  • Pour the prepared garlic butter over the chicken breasts.
  • Bake for 30 to 32 minutes, or until the chicken's internal temperature registers at 165˚F.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and cook for an additional 3 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
  • Remove from oven and let stand for about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken to serving plates; spoon garlic butter sauce over the chicken and serve.

Notes

  • Switch up herbs like thyme or parsley if you’re not a fan of rosemary.
  • Choose from cheeses like mozzarella, cheddar, or Parmesan, and consider olive oil or ghee as healthier alternatives to butter.
  • You may use chicken thighs instead of breasts but adjust cooking time as they take longer. Check the internal temperature (165˚F) for doneness.
  • Be sure to sauté garlic on medium heat, stirring often to avoid a bitter taste.
  • Check the chicken’s doneness by ensuring it reaches 165˚F with a meat thermometer to keep it juicy and safe to eat.
  • Let the chicken rest after baking for a more flavorful bite.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 281 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2 g | Protein: 27 g | Fat: 17 g | Saturated Fat: 8 g | Cholesterol: 105 mg | Sodium: 258 mg | Potassium: 437 mg | Fiber: 0 g | Sugar: 0 g | Vitamin A: 400 IU | Vitamin C: 2.8 mg | Calcium: 45 mg | Iron: 0.5 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken breast recipe, chicken dinner, dinner ideas, kid friendly dinner ideas
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