Description
Bake boneless chicken in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce for a flavorful, simple family dinner.
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)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil.
- In a small bowl, mix together the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken breasts.
- If using, sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top of the sauce.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly and lightly browned.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese with the Parmesan.
- This recipe works well with chicken thighs if you adjust the cooking time.
- Serve over rice or with a side of steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 110