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Baked Garlic Butter Chicken
Super quick, easy and delicious Garlic Butter Chicken with fresh rosemary and cheese. The perfect one-pan chicken dinner for a weeknight!
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
35
minutes
mins
Total Time
40
minutes
mins
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
chicken breast recipe, chicken dinner, dinner ideas, kid friendly dinner ideas
Servings:
4
Serves
Author:
Katerina | Diethood
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