Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast
Juicy and flavorful chicken breasts baked in garlic butter. This easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken in the garlic butter mixture for 30 minutes before baking.
- This chicken is great for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve with your favorite vegetables or a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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