Moist Cheddar-garlic Chicken Breast |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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For serious garlic lovers,this chicken bakes out moist and tender, This recipe from Kittencal on recipezaar. Ingredients:
1/3c butter,melted |
2tbs minced garlic(use 2tbs ) for extreme flavor |
1tsp garlic powder(can use more) |
1/2tsp seasoning salt(or to taste,or use white salt) |
1/2c seasoned dry bread crumbs(can use 3/4c) |
1/2c fine grated cheddar cheese |
1/4c grated parmesan cheese |
1/4tsp ground black pepper(or to taste) |
grated cheddar cheese or mozzarella chees(optional,use any amt. desired) |
4 boneless,skinless chicken breasts |
Directions:
1. Set oven to 350
2. Butter an 11x7 pan(if using more than 4 breasts,use bigger pan)
3. In a bowl,combine melted butter with fresh minced garlc,garlic powder and salt
4. In another bowl,combine bread crumbs with 1/2c fine grated cheddar cheese,parmesan cheese and coarse ground pepper.
5. Dip chicken in butter mixture;then in crumb mixture
6. Place in prepared pan and bake uncovered for 30-35 mins or till juices run clear,or bake covered 15 mins and uncover for the remainder of cooking time,baking uncovered will create a crisper crust
7. **Note** for moist chicken cooking time should be no more than at the most 35 mins. unless they are very large the you might have to add on a couple of extra minutes)
8. Top with shreaded cheddar or mozzarella the last 5 mins, of baking(this is optional)
9. Delicious
10. To take this dish to another level,10 mins beforre cooking time is up,drizzle the top of chicken with a little pasta sauce then sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top,return to oven for 10 mins until chicken completely cooked and sauce is hot and cheese melted.
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