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Cozy Herb Butter Baked Chicken Breast (Easy One-Pan Dinner)

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This foolproof recipe delivers juicy, tender chicken breasts with a fragrant herb butter crust. With just 10 minutes of prep, it’s the perfect cozy weeknight dinner that feels like a warm hug.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skin-on chicken breasts (about 8–10 oz each)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • Zest of 1/2 lemon
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional, for finishing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, thyme, rosemary, lemon zest, a pinch of salt, and a few cracks of black pepper. Mash with a fork until well combined.
  3. Season both sides of chicken breasts generously with kosher salt and black pepper.
  4. Gently loosen the skin of each chicken breast to create a pocket. Divide half the herb butter between the two breasts, pushing it under the skin. Spread remaining butter over the top of the skin.
  5. Place chicken breasts in a baking dish or oven-safe skillet, leaving space between them. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 160°F (71°C).
  6. Remove from oven and let rest in the pan for 5-7 minutes. Spoon pan juices over the top, squeeze fresh lemon juice if desired, and serve.

Notes

For extra crispy skin, finish under the broiler for 1-2 minutes. If using dried herbs, substitute 1 teaspoon dried for each tablespoon fresh. Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C); it will rise to 165°F (74°C) while resting. Do not skip the resting step to ensure juicy meat.

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