Description
Rosemary Chicken is a quick and delectable dish that combines succulent chicken breasts with a rich garlic and herb sauce. Perfect for both family dinners and entertaining friends, this baked chicken is simple to prepare, making it an excellent choice for busy weeknights. With its aromatic rosemary flavor and tender texture, this dish promises to impress everyone at your table. In just under an hour, you’ll have a mouthwatering meal ready to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves (minced)
- 3 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1 1/4 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the seasoned chicken for about 3-5 minutes on each side until browned.
- Transfer the chicken to a greased baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix together minced rosemary, melted butter, minced garlic, chicken broth, and lemon juice. Pour this sauce over the chicken.
- Bake for approximately 25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees F.
- Spoon any sauce from the baking dish over the chicken before serving and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg