Description
Cheesy Garlic Butter Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with a rich, buttery garlic sauce topped with gooey melted cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this easy-to-make recipe delivers an explosion of flavor that will impress your family and friends. With minimal prep and simple ingredients, enjoy a comforting meal that’s sure to become a new favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter, add minced garlic, and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add seasoned chicken to the skillet along with chicken broth; let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over each chicken breast.
- Transfer to the baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg