Name: Garlic-Butter Baked Chicken Breasts with Cheese
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray; 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 teaspoons sea salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 0.333 cup salted butter; 6 cloves garlic; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 0.333 cup shredded cheese

Garlic-Butter Baked Chicken Breasts with Cheese

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Garlic-Butter Baked Chicken Breasts with Cheese

nonstick cooking spray

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts(pounded to 3/4 inch thickness)

2 teaspoons sea salt

¼ tsp black pepper

⅓ cup salted butter(softened)

6 cloves garlic(minced)

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

⅓ cup shredded cheese(such as Parmesan, cheddar, or mozzarella)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

Season the chicken breasts on both sides with the salt and black pepper, and arrange them in the prepared baking dish. Drop the softened butter by half-teaspoons over chicken. Sprinkle the minced garlic and Italian seasoning evenly over the chicken.

Bake the chicken breasts on middle rack of oven for 20 minutes.

Open the oven and sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over chicken. Continue baking until cheese is melted and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, 5-10 minutes.

Check to see that chicken is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Spoon any garlic-butter sauce in the pan over the chicken and serve immediately.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Butterfly for Even Cooking 🔪
Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create uniform thickness, ensuring the garlic-butter mixture penetrates evenly and prevents dry edges while centers remain juicy.
Brown Garlic Butter First 🧈
Toast minced garlic in melted butter for 1-2 minutes before applying to chicken to develop deep, nutty flavors that elevate the dish from simple to restaurant-quality.
Cheese Placement Strategy 🧀
Add shredded cheese in the final 3-5 minutes of baking so it melts beautifully without browning excessively or becoming tough and rubbery.
Pat Dry for Better Browning 💧
Use paper towels to thoroughly dry chicken breasts before seasoning—moisture prevents proper browning and helps the garlic-butter coating adhere better during baking.
Tent with Foil to Retain Moisture 🫖
Cover chicken loosely with foil for the first 15 minutes of baking, then uncover to allow cheese to brown slightly while keeping meat tender and preventing overcooking.