Description
A comforting chicken bake in a rich garlic parmesan sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 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)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grease your baking dish lightly.
- Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish, ensuring they are spaced out for even cooking.
- Drizzle with olive oil, allowing it to coat the chicken evenly.
- Whisk together heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Optional: Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the sauce.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Pair with fresh salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken bake, garlic parmesan, easy recipe, weeknight dinner, family favorite