Description
A simple, delicious dish featuring chicken breasts baked with garlic butter for a rich flavor, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons garlic butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a baking dish, place the chicken breasts side by side.
- Melt the garlic butter in a small bowl.
- Pour the melted garlic butter evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Season generously with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until juices run clear and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious meal!
Notes
For added flavor, serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh green salad. Drizzle extra garlic butter on top for more richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: baked chicken, garlic butter, weeknight dinner, family meal, easy chicken recipe