Baked Lemon Chicken

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

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper and the Italian seasoning.
• 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.
• Transfer the chicken to a baking dish.
• In a small bowl, mix together the butter, garlic, chicken broth and lemon juice. Pour the butter mixture over the chicken.
• Bake for 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Bake time may vary depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts.
• 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.

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