Easy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bake
Make this simple and flavorful garlic parmesan chicken bake for a satisfying weeknight meal. It features tender chicken breasts smothered in a creamy, cheesy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
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, for topping)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (if using breadcrumbs)
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, whisk together the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until combined. This makes your creamy garlic chicken sauce.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken breasts, making sure they are well coated.
- If you want a crispier top, mix the breadcrumbs with the melted butter and sprinkle over the sauce.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the sauce is bubbly.
- Let the cheesy garlic parmesan chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a low carb chicken bake option, skip the breadcrumbs.
- You can add a sprinkle of fresh parsley on top after baking for color.
- This recipe works well with chicken thighs if you prefer a richer flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 42
- Cholesterol: 150
