Description
This Cheesy Garlic Butter Chicken recipe is a flavorful and comforting dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. Juicy chicken breasts are seasoned, seared, and baked with a rich garlic butter sauce, topped with a blend of gooey mozzarella and savory Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup chicken broth (or water)
Cheese Topping:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika on both sides.
- Sear the chicken: In an oven-safe skillet, sear the chicken breasts until golden brown, then transfer to a plate.
- Make the garlic butter sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, add garlic, Italian seasoning, and chicken broth. Return chicken to the skillet.
- Add cheese: Top each chicken breast with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake: Bake for 15-18 minutes until chicken is cooked and cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a crispier cheese topping, broil for the last 2-3 minutes.
- You can use chicken thighs as a substitute.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
