Description
A mouthwatering dish featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich, cheesy garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Place the chicken in the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and pour the garlic butter sauce over the top.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the garlic butter for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or over pasta for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cheesy Garlic Butter Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Easy Dinner