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Garlic Butter Chicken

Garlic Butter Chicken

This Garlic Butter Chicken is quick, easy, and delicious, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 281 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
  • ½ cup shredded Italian cheese blend

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Lightly grease a baking dish with a pat of butter.
  • Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste. 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 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 165ºF.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and cook for an additional 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  • Remove from oven and let stand for about 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to serving plates, then 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

Serving: 1chicken breastCalories: 281kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 27gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 258mgPotassium: 437mgVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2.8mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword chicken, dinner, Easy, Garlic Butter Chicken, quick, Rosemary
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