Garlic Chicken

Ingredients:

2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3-4 tbsp. butter or margarine
2-3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
3-4 cloves of garlic (crushed or pressed)
1/2 c. breadcrumbs
1 tsp. dried basil
1/3 c. shredded cheddar cheese
salt & pepper (to taste)
optional: 1/2-2 tbsp. red pepper flakes

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375. Heat a saucepan over medium-low heat - add butter and EVOO, then add garlic cloves.
2. While that is heating, mix breadcrumbs with salt, pepper, red pepper, basil and shredded cheddar cheese.
3. Dip boneless, skinless chicken breast in butter/garlic mixture until coated. Then dip in breadcrumb mixture. Pour any remaining butter garlic mixture over chicken.
4. Place on baking sheet or shallow baking dish and bake 25-45 mins (depending on thickness-until cooked through)

*For a healthier alternative, I skipped the shredded cheese - and it was just as good!