{"id":"333c7a70-f89e-4bcf-955f-276f3d215cbd","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/333c7a70-f89e-4bcf-955f-276f3d215cbd","source_url":"https://www.primaverakitchen.com/garlic-butter-baked-chicken-breast/","title":"Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast","description":"If you've ever pulled a dry, flavorless chicken breast out of the oven and wondered what went wrong, I've been there too. After years of making quick weeknight dinners for my family, I found that the secret is what you put on top. This Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast is covered in a simple sauce made with melted butter, fresh garlic, seasonings, and parsley, then baked in just 20 minutes. The butter keeps the chicken juicy and tender the whole time it bakes. No brining and no complicated steps!","servings":3,"servings_text":"3","prep_time":"PT5M","cook_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT25M","image_url":"https://www.primaverakitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Garlic-Butter-Baked-Chicken-Breast-Primavera-Kitchen-3.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"3 boneless skinless chicken breasts","item":"boneless skinless chicken breasts","quantity":3},{"text":"salt and black pepper","item":"salt and black pepper"},{"text":"1/2 + 1/4 teaspoon paprika","item":"+ 1/4 teaspoon paprika","quantity":0.5},{"text":"4 tbsp butter (melted)","item":"butter","quantity":4,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"melted"},{"text":"1 teaspoon Italian seasoning","item":"Italian seasoning","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)","item":"fresh parsley","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"2 cloves of garlic (minced)","item":"garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"1 tbsp. olive oil (extra virgin)","item":"olive oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"extra virgin"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat oven to 400°F. Season chicken breast with salt, pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika and set aside."},{"number":2,"text":"In a small bowl mix 1/4 teaspoon of paprika, butter, Italian seasoning, parsley, and garlic. Set aside."},{"number":3,"text":"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."},{"number":4,"text":"Pour garlic butter mixture over the chicken breast. Place skillet in the oven and cook until cooked through. It’s about 20 minutes or until chicken breasts gets to an internal temperature of 165F."},{"number":5,"text":"Remove from the oven. Using a spoon, pour some of the butter sauce left in the skillet onto the chicken breast. Also, if you prefer, top with fresh herbs before serving."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T19:00:27.899086+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T19:00:27.899086+00:00"}