Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Step 2

Season chicken breast with salt, pepper, paprika and set aside.

Step 3

In a small bowl mix together the butter, Italian seasoning, parsley, and garlic. Set aside.

Step 4

In a cast iron skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Step 5

When the skillet is really hot add chicken breast. Sear until golden. It’s about 1-2 minutes each side.

Step 6

Pour garlic butter mixture over the chicken breast.

Step 7

Place skillet in the oven and cook until cooked through. It’s about 20-30 minutes or until chicken breasts gets to an internal temperature of 165F.

Step 8

Remove from the oven. Using a spoon, pour some of the butter sauce left in the skillet onto the chicken breast before serving.