Description
Delicious tender chicken breasts coated in a garlic butter sauce and topped with melted Parmesan cheese, perfect for any dinner occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: squeeze of lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Once the butter is bubbling, add the minced garlic, cooking for about 1 minute.
- Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet, searing each side for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the chicken breasts.
- Carefully transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Once cooked, remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
- Just before serving, garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
Notes
For a gourmet twist, consider adding fresh herbs or red pepper flakes for heat. This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables or a light salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg