Description
This Cheesy Garlic Butter Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that brings together juicy chicken coated in a rich garlic butter sauce topped with gooey cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add minced garlic.
- Season chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish and pour garlic butter over the top.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top of each chicken breast.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the garlic butter mixture for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or over rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg