Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bake
A comforting dish featuring chicken breasts baked in a creamy garlic and Parmesan sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and coat them generously with the garlic cream mixture.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and the top is golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley just before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt or a low-fat cream alternative. You can also add sautéed spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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