Description
Baked Garlic Butter Chicken with Mozzarella is your go-to recipe for a delicious, family-friendly dinner. This dish features succulent chicken breasts marinated in a flavorful brine, baked to perfection in a rich garlic butter sauce, and topped with gooey melted mozzarella cheese. With its comforting flavors and simple preparation, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings. Serve it over pasta, rice, or alongside roasted veggies for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces of chicken breasts (1 ½ pounds)
- 4 tablespoons cold butter
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 10 cloves garlic (4 minced, 6 whole)
- 1 – 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chopped thyme (or ¼ dried)
- ¼ – ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 1. Brine the chicken by mixing water, kosher salt, sugar, and soy sauce in a bowl. Submerge the chicken and let it soak for at least an hour.
- 2. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 3. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine chicken broth and minced garlic; simmer for five minutes.
- 4. Remove the chicken from the brine and pat dry. Place in a baking dish and pour the garlic-infused broth over it. Add butter cubes and sprinkle with seasonings.
- 5. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil, add mozzarella cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional five minutes until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg