Description
A savory and comforting dish featuring tender chicken, melty cheese, and fragrant garlic, perfect for weeknight meals or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). While the oven is heating, prepare your chicken.
- In a bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt and pepper.
- Lay the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the buttery garlic mixture evenly over them.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and grated Parmesan over the chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Consider using turkey bacon as a topping for extra crunch or swapping half the cheddar cheese for mozzarella for a milder flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg