Garlic Butter Baked Chicken
This Garlic Butter Baked Chicken is comfort food made easy—juicy chicken breasts baked in a rich, herby garlic butter sauce that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or when you want a flavorful, crowd-pleasing main with minimal effort. One bite and you’ll see why it’s an instant favorite.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts thick-cut for juiciness
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
- 0.5 cup butter melted
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp paprika for color
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure even cooking.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the garlic butter mixture over them, coating each piece thoroughly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and juices run clear.
- Remove from oven and let rest for a couple of minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. For extra flavor, add a splash of lemon juice to the garlic butter before baking.