Description
Cheesy Garlic Butter Chicken is a luxurious dish that transforms a simple meal into a gourmet experience. Tender chicken breasts are enveloped in a creamy garlic butter sauce, topped with gooey Parmesan cheese, making it an irresistible treat for family dinners or special occasions. With minimal preparation and maximum flavor, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a bowl, mix melted unsalted butter, minced garlic, soy sauce, Italian seasoning, and half of the grated Parmesan until well combined.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour the garlic butter mixture over it. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and juicy.
- Serve hot, drizzling any leftover sauce from the dish over the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 115mg