Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional: lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Combine melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Place chicken breasts in the dish and pour garlic butter over them evenly.
4. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F.
5. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Pound chicken evenly for even cooking.
Use a thermometer to avoid overbaking.
Store leftovers up to 4 days in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
