Easy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bake
Make this creamy, cheesy garlic parmesan chicken bake for a simple, flavorful family dinner using boneless chicken breasts baked in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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- 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 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 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the chicken breasts.
- If using breadcrumbs, mix them with the melted butter and sprinkle over the top of the sauce.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the cheesy garlic parmesan chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a low carb chicken bake, omit the breadcrumbs.
- You can add 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese with the Parmesan for extra cheesiness.
- This recipe works well with chicken thighs if you prefer dark meat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 150