Ingredients
1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 tablespoons butter melted
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
lemon slices for serving optional
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper and the Italian seasoning.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side or until browned.
3
Transfer the chicken to a baking dish.
4
In a small bowl, mix together the butter, garlic, chicken broth and lemon juice. Pour the butter mixture over the chicken.
5
Bake for 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Bake time may vary depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts.
6
Spoon the sauce on the bottom of the baking dish over the chicken, then sprinkle with parsley and serve. Garnish with lemon slices if desired.
Notes
When I make this recipe I use chicken breasts that are about 1 inch thick. If you use thinner chicken breasts, be sure to decrease the bake time accordingly.