Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bake
A warm and comforting dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy garlic sauce, topped with a crispy Parmesan breadcrumb crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option Available
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Stir together the heavy cream, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until well combined.
- Lay the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the cream mixture over them, making sure they’re thoroughly coated.
- Combine the breadcrumbs, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese in another bowl until evenly mixed.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture generously over the chicken, ensuring even coverage.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the topping is golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving alongside pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
For lighter variations, substitute chicken thighs for breasts or Greek yogurt for heavy cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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