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Easy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bake for Weeknight Dinners

A cross-section of Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bake with a crispy topping served in a creamy sauce.
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You need a flavorful, simple baked chicken recipe for your family dinner rotation. This creamy garlic parmesan chicken bake uses minimal ingredients and comes out tender every time.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (if using breadcrumbs)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Place them in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle the chicken with olive oil and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning until combined. This makes your creamy garlic chicken sauce.
  4. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken breasts, making sure they are well coated.
  5. If you want a crispy top, mix the breadcrumbs with the melted butter and sprinkle this mixture over the sauce on the chicken.
  6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the sauce is bubbly.
  7. Let the cheesy garlic parmesan chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. This is a great one pan baked chicken meal.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce mixture.
  • If your chicken breasts are very thick, you may want to pound them slightly to an even thickness for consistent cooking.
  • This recipe works well for low carb chicken bake if you skip the optional breadcrumbs.

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