GARLIC BUTTER CHICKEN

INGREDIENTS

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• I lb. baby potatoes (if larger than one inch slice in half)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (or less to taste)
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1/2 cup shredded Italian blend

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Salt and pepper both side of the chicken breasts and place in single layer in casserole dish. Top with with baby potatoes.
2. In large skillet melt butter over low heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant; about 1 minute. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
3. Pour garlic butter over chicken and potatoes. Sprinkle with half the crushed pepper and half the dried parsley.
4. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until chicken is almost cooked through.  Top evenly with both cheeses and the rest of the crushed pepper and dried parsley. Bake an additional 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.  Turn broiler on the last minute of cooking to lightly brown the tops.

Base Recipe adapted from this SITE