Description
A cozy and comforting garlic butter baked chicken breast that’s perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper, stirring until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the garlic butter mixture over the top, ensuring the chicken is well coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving, with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
Make-ahead advice: Prepare garlic butter mixture in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg