Cheesy Garlic Butter Chicken: The Indulgent Comfort Dish You’ll Love
A delicious and indulgent dish featuring succulent chicken cooked in a rich, cheesy garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
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 in the heavy cream, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the chicken in a baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the garlic butter sauce for a few hours before cooking.
- You can substitute chicken thighs if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Cheesy Garlic Butter Chicken, Comfort Food, Chicken Recipes