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Easy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bake

A close-up of a juicy slice of Garlic parmesan chicken bake with a golden, crispy, cheesy topping and visible white chicken meat.

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Make this simple and flavorful garlic parmesan chicken bake for a satisfying weeknight dinner. It uses minimal ingredients and bakes up creamy and cheesy.

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning until smooth.
  4. Pour the creamy garlic parmesan sauce evenly over the chicken breasts.
  5. If you want a crispier top, sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the sauce.
  6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  7. Let the cheesy garlic parmesan chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a low carb chicken bake, skip the breadcrumbs.
  • You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts if you prefer.
  • This recipe works well for family friendly chicken dinners and makes great leftovers.

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