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Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast

If you've ever pulled a dry, flavorless chicken breast out of the oven and wondered what went wrong, I've been there too. After years of making quick weeknight dinners for my family, I found that the secret is what you put on top. This Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast is covered in a simple sauce made with melted butter, fresh garlic, seasonings, and parsley, then baked in just 20 minutes. The butter keeps the chicken juicy and tender the whole time it bakes. No brining and no complicated steps!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Resting Time5 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: Baked Chicken, baked chicken breast, Butter garlic chicken, Chicken Breast, chicken breast recipe, Chicken recipe, garlic butter sauce, garlic chicken
Servings: 3 people
Author: Olivia Ribas

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • salt and black pepper
  • 1/2 + 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 tbsp butter (melted)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil extra virgin
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Season chicken breast with salt, pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika and set aside.
  • In a small bowl mix 1/4 teaspoon of paprika, butter, Italian seasoning, parsley, and garlic. Set aside.
    chicken breast ingredients inside a bowl
  • In a cast iron skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. When the skillet is hot add chicken breast. Sear until golden. It’s about 1-2 minutes each side.
    seared chicken breast in a cast iron skillet
  • Pour garlic butter mixture over the chicken breast. Place skillet in the oven and cook until cooked through. It’s about 20 minutes or until chicken breasts gets to an internal temperature of 165F.
    chicken breast inside a skillet
  • Remove from the oven. Using a spoon, pour some of the butter sauce left in the skillet onto the chicken breast. Also, if you prefer, top with fresh herbs before serving.
    closeup view of garlic butter chicken breast

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Notes

To Store: Let the chicken cool, then place it in an airtight container. I prefer using glass containers because they don't retain smells and are easier to clean. The leftover chicken will last up to 4 days in the fridge.
To Freeze: You can freeze it for up to three months. For convenience, I suggest shredding, dicing, or slicing the chicken before freezing.
To Reheat: Microwave them with a damp paper towel over top the container to keep it moist.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/3 | Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 375mg | Potassium: 555mg