This tasty baked chicken breast is cooked with garlic butter sauce in the oven for 20 minutes until tender and juicy. It’s sure to become an instant family favorite!
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If you love juicy chicken breast recipes, I’m sure you’ll love this recipe. My husband also loves it, especially because I cook it in garlic butter sauce. Who doesn’t love a buttery flavoured sauce?
This sauce gives more flavor to this chicken breast and helps it to be tender, moist and juicy too. This sauce is so good that you don’t need to even use a chicken marinade.
Don’t be afraid to bake chicken in the oven – it won’t be dry or tasteless. This is one of the juiciest chicken breast recipes you can find online.
This is also one of my favorite chicken recipes because it’s so quick and easy to make. No weird steps, nowrapping or brining needed. You don’t even needto pound the chicken breast with a rolling pin or meat mallet and you don’t need to use parchment paper or plastic wrap either. The garlic butter sauce will bring all the flavors.
Ingredients to Make Baked Chicken Breast
- Chicken breast — I use boneless skinless chicken breast.
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper — Keep in mind that kosher salt is twice the size of table salt. A sprinkle of table salt is much saltier than the same amount in kosher salt.
- Paprika — Use sweet or smoked paprika.
- Butter — use Ghee if you’re doing Whole30.
- Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley — chopped
- Garlic — minced
- Olive oil — extra virgin
Instructions to make Baked Chicken
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Season all the sides of chicken breast with salt, pepper and paprika. In a cast iron skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. When the skillet is hot add chicken breast. Sear for about 1-2 minutes each side or until golden.
2. In a small bowl mix together the butter, Italian seasoning, parsley, and garlic. Set aside.
3. Pour garlic butter mixture over the chicken breast.Place skillet in the oven and cook for about 20-30 minutes or until chicken breasts gets to an internal temperature of 165F.
4.Remove from the oven. Using a spoon, pour some of the butter sauce left in the skillet onto the chicken breast before serving.
Olivia’s Recipe Tips
- After removing the chicken breast from the fridge, pat dry the chicken with paper towels.
- Replace chicken breast for chicken thighs or even chicken legs if it’s what you have. I prefer to make this recipe with boneless skinless chicken breast. However, you can make it with bone-in and skin on chicken thighs too.
- To have a more buttery sauce, add two extra tablespoons of butter.
- If you like spices, add more paprika and Italian seasoning. You can also add your favorite seasonings like cumin, coriander, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, and more. You can also add a little bit of brown sugar.
- Let the baked chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- You can use a baking dish or a baking sheet.
How To Store Leftovers
- To Store: Let the chicken cool, then place it in an airtight container. I prefer using glass containers because they don’t retain smells and are easier to clean. It’ll last for up to 4 days in the fridge.
- To Freeze: You can freeze it for up to three months. For convenience, I suggest shredding, dicing, or slicing the chicken before freezing.
- To Reheat: Microwave your baked chicken with a damp paper towel over top the container to keep it moist.
How long to Bake Chicken Breast?
The cooking timewill depend on the size of your chicken breast and also on the power of your oven. Some ovens have slight heat differences.
But according to USDA, a 4-oz. chicken breast should be bake at 350°F (177˚C) for 25 minutes or 30 minutes. If the chicken breast is smaller then 4oz, bake it for about 20 minutes.
However, to bake a 5 to 6 ounce chicken breast at 400F, it will take around 20 to 25 minutes.
How do you know when boneless chicken breast is done?
Check the temperature of the chicken breast with an instant read thermometer. Chicken is cooked when it reaches the internal temperature of 165°F (74˚C). Don’t forget to always insert the meat thermometerinto the thickest part of the chicken.
What should I serve with this Baked Chicken
- Over cauliflower rice with salad on the side
- Over roasted veggies
- Over quinoa, rice, dinner rolls or mashed potatoes if you’re not following a low-carb diet.
More Chicken Breast Recipes to Try:
- Delicious Baked Chicken Breast Recipe or Chicken Mushroom that are both super easy to make.
- Super Juicy Chicken Breastthat we love for dinner.
- Chicken Fajitas and it’s stays good in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Spicy Green Beans Chicken Breast Skillet
- Easy and quick to make Mediterranean Chicken Skillet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What If I Don’t Have A Cast Iron Skillet?
If you don’t have a cast iron pan, no need to worry. Use a skillet to cook chicken, then transfer to a foil pan or baking dish before adding garlic butter and baking.
Tip: if you bakeit in a sheet pan or casserole, add some potatoes, cauliflower and broccoli to make it a one-pan meal.
Do I Have To Flip Chicken Breast When Baking?
No, there’s no need to flip it when baking.
How To Prevent The Baked Chicken From Drying Out?
I recommend using a garlic butter sauce, as it adds extra moisture to the chicken. This is how I prepare this easy chicken dinner to ensure it retains all its natural juices.
Is It Better To Bake Or Pan Fry Chicken Breast?
It comes down to what you prefer and how you like your chicken. Both baking and pan-frying can make tasty chicken breasts, but baking usually needs less oil, which some people prefer for health reasons.
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Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast
This tasty baked chicken breast is cooked with garlic butter sauce in the oven for 20 minutes until tender and juicy. It's sure to become an instant family favorite!
Prep: 5 minutes minutes
Cook: 25 minutes minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 3 people
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Ingredients
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 + 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 4 tbsp butter (melted) use Ghee if you're doing Whole30.
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 tbsp. olive oil extra virgin
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F. Season chicken breast with salt, pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika and set aside.
In a small bowl mix 1/4 teaspoon of paprika, butter, Italian seasoning, parsley, and garlic. Set aside.
In a cast iron skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. When the skillet is hot add chicken breast. Sear until golden. It’s about 1-2 minutes each side.
Pour garlic butter mixture over the chicken breast. Place skillet in the oven and cook until cooked through. It’s about 20-30 minutes or until chicken breasts gets to an internal temperature of 165F.
Remove from the oven. Using a spoon, pour some of the butter sauce left in the skillet onto the chicken breast before serving.
Tips
- Fresh garlic tastes a lot better than pre-minced garlic, so I recommend you use fresh garlic cloves.
- Get chicken breasts similar in size, so they cook evenly.
- If you don’t have a cast-iron skillet, you can cook the chicken in a regular pan. After cooking it on the stove, transfer the chicken to a baking dish or sheet pan. Finish cooking the chicken in the oven.
- To store:Store leftover chicken breasts in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.
- To reheat:You can reheat in the microwave when ready to eat. You can also eat chicken cold.
- To freeze: Freeze the cooked chicken breasts in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1/3 Calories: 377kcal (19%) Carbohydrates: 1g Protein: 41g (82%) Fat: 25g (38%) Saturated Fat: 12g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 9g Cholesterol: 176mg (59%) Sodium: 375mg (16%) Potassium: 555mg (16%)
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
© Author: Olivia Ribas
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Darrel says
Seared and used the oven temp probe, got to temp very quickly! Turned the oven off and left for 10 min. Put the juices in the rice, and served with buttered peas. Happy wife…
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Olivia says
So happy you and your wife enjoyed this recipe 😉
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Marlena says
My husband is a very picky eater when it comes to chicken. I tried this recipe last week and he absolutely loved it. He asked for it again tonight!
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Olivia says
So happy to hear that!
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Vicki Modica says
Made this for dinner and it’s really good.. very garlicky but you adjust to taste.. I always add much more herbs to flavor things and put a ton of smoked paprika, thyme, Italian seasoning, season salt, pepper, parsley and onion powder on the chicken while pan searing. Had 1/2 stick of butter melted in the pan to sear, then added another 1/2 stick to the pan and the minced garlic right before putting it in the oven. I also basted the chicken a few times with the butter while in the oven, too. The breasts weren’t all even, so I had to take out the smaller pieces before the larger one so it didn’t dry out, but it was very flavorful and really fast and easy. Made some boiled little tiny golden potatoes and after I drained the water I added a good amount of butter to the pan to melt, with salt, pepper and a ton of parsley. Creamy and yummy 😋
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Olivia says
So thrilled to hear you enjoyed the recipe and made it your own! Your additions of smoked paprika, thyme, Italian seasoning, season salt, pepper, parsley, and onion powder sound absolutely delicious – talk about a flavor-packed meal! The basting with butter in the oven and the creamy touch to the potatoes make it all sound irresistibly good. Thanks for sharing your tips, and I’m glad it turned out flavorful and quick for you. If you ever try more recipes, feel free to share your creative twists!
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Amber Bevins says
My family loved this recipe! The flavors are outstanding and the chicken is so tender and juicy! One of our favorites for sure!
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Olivia says
Awww how awesome to hear that! My family also love this recipe so much. It’s easy and tender and flavorful! Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Teresa says
I tried this recipe for dinner yesterday. It was delicious!! Perfectly seasoned, tender, and so juicy! It was so easy to! My husband loved it as well. It will definitely be on the go to list from now on. Thank you for sharing it!
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Olivia says
I’m thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the recipe! It’s wonderful to know that it turned out deliciously seasoned, tender, and juicy. I’m glad both you and your husband loved it! Having it on your go-to list is fantastic, and I’m grateful for your kind words.
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Trina Cummings says
The chicken was tough but it was good
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Olivia says
Thanks for sharing your feedback! I’m glad you found the chicken tasty, despite it being a bit tough. Next time, you might try cooking it for a bit less time to avoid it becoming tough.
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