Keto Cheesy Garlic Butter Chicken Bake

This Keto Cheesy Garlic Butter Chicken Bake is an easy, satisfying low-carb dinner made with juicy chicken breasts, rich garlic butter, savory herbs, and plenty of bubbly melted cheese. It’s perfect for busy weeknights and pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or a crisp salad.

🛒 Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp salt, or to taste
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup shredded cheddar or Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp olive oil, for greasing the baking dish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.

2. Prepare the garlic butter
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.

3. Prepare the chicken
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. If they are very thick, gently pound them to an even thickness so they cook more evenly.

Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish and spoon the garlic butter mixture generously over each piece. Turn the chicken once to coat both sides.

4. Bake the chicken
Bake uncovered for approximately 20–25 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.

5. Add the cheese
Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the mozzarella and cheddar or Parmesan evenly over the chicken.

Return to the oven and bake for another 5–8 minutes, until the cheese is completely melted and bubbling.

For a golden, lightly browned topping, broil for 1–2 minutes, watching carefully.

6. Rest and garnish
Check that the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley.

🥦 What to Serve With It

Keep the meal keto-friendly with:

• Roasted broccoli
• Garlic green beans
• Cauliflower mash
• Zucchini noodles
• Roasted asparagus
• Fresh leafy green salad

💡 Keto Tip

Use full-fat cheese and check your seasonings and butter for added sugars or starches if you’re keeping carbohydrates very low.

Approximate per serving: 450–550 calories | 45–55g protein | 3–5g net carbs, depending on the size of the chicken breasts and cheese used.