Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the skillet and mix well.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the garlic butter mixture over the top.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the garlic butter mixture for a few hours before baking.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or over rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg