Easy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bake
Bake tender boneless chicken breasts covered in a simple, creamy garlic parmesan sauce for a flavorful weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. Place them in the prepared baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and chicken broth until smooth.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken breasts in the baking dish.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the sauce is bubbly.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a crispier top, sprinkle 1/4 cup of breadcrumbs mixed with 1 tablespoon of melted butter over the sauce during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts; adjust the baking time as needed.
- This recipe is naturally low carb.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 16
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 150