Description
Discover the secrets to a mouthwatering Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bake that’s both creamy and savory. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
4 boneless
skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 cloves garlic
minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional
for topping)
2 tablespoons melted butter (if using breadcrumbs)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts and place them in a baking dish.
- Pour the creamy mixture over the chicken breasts evenly.
- If using breadcrumbs, mix them with melted butter to create a topping and sprinkle it over the dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the top is golden brown.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of paprika to the breadcrumb topping or garnishing with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
Keywords: Garlic Parmesan Chicken, Chicken Bake, Easy Chicken Recipe, Comfort Food, Dinner Recipe