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baked garlic butter chicken in a cast iron skillet
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Baked Garlic Butter Chicken Breasts

Baked garlic butter chicken breasts are an easy dinner idea that you can have on the table in 30 minutes. This versatile chicken breast recipe pairs well with almost any side dish to keep everyone in your family happy.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 323kcal
Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • salt
  • freshly cracked black pepper
  • smoked paprika
  • 5 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2-3 tbsp freshly chopped parsley leaves
  • 4 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°.
  • Season the chicken liberally with salt and pepper, and some smoked paprika on both sides. Set aside.
    4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, freshly cracked black pepper, smoked paprika
  • Heat the olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
    2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • While the oil's heating whisk the butter, Italian seasoning, parsley, and garlic together in a small bowl until evenly combined. Set aside.
    5 tbsp butter, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 2-3 tbsp freshly chopped parsley leaves, 4 tsp minced garlic
  • Add the chicken to the hot oil, bottom side down. Sear for 1-2 minutes, then flip and sear the other side for the same amount of time- just until golden brown, but not cooked through.
  • Remove the skillet from heat, and spoon the garlic butter sauce evenly out overtop of the chicken. Bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes, just until cooked through (165°).
  • Carefully remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Spoon the garlic butter back over the chicken, then serve, and enjoy!

Notes

  • I'm not usually a big proponent of preheating, but for this recipe it's a must so the chicken cooks properly.
  • Using a cast iron skillet for this chicken is also HIGHLY recommended to get the best proper sear on the chicken.
  • You can adjust the amount of seasonings to suit your taste.
  • I highly recommend finishing the dish with some Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 246mg | Potassium: 452mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 648IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg