Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken is a comforting dish that envelops your taste buds in rich, savory flavors. Succulent chicken breasts simmer in a velvety garlic parmesan sauce, creating a delicious meal ideal for family dinners or special occasions. This recipe is simple yet impressive, ensuring you can serve a restaurant-quality dish at home without hours of preparation. Perfectly paired with vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes, this dish promises to be a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone asking for more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (thyme and oregano)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; stir well. Add grated parmesan cheese and dried herbs, allowing the mixture to simmer gently until slightly thickened.
- Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour the creamy sauce over them evenly. Cover with foil and bake for approximately 25 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Let rest before serving; drizzle additional sauce over each piece.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 130mg