Description
Indulge in a mouthwatering chicken breast dinner that’s not only simple to prepare but also bursting with flavor. This dish features tender, juicy chicken breasts seared to perfection, then baked in a rich garlic herb sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends while creating unforgettable memories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season each chicken breast generously with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil and brown the chicken for about 5 minutes per side until golden.
- Remove chicken from skillet and add minced garlic; cook until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Stir in chicken broth, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Return chicken to the skillet or place them in the baking dish.
- Pour sauce over the chicken and bake uncovered for about 20 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 130mg