Description
A zesty and comforting dish combining chicken breasts with garlic, lemon, and melted cheese, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., mozzarella or cheddar)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and place in a baking dish.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest, and remove from heat.
- Pour lemon garlic butter sauce over the chicken breasts.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For even baking, arrange breasts spaced apart and use a thermometer to check for 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part. Let the dish sit for 5 minutes after baking to allow juices to redistribute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg