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Easy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bake

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Make this creamy, cheesy garlic parmesan chicken bake for a simple and flavorful weeknight dinner. It is a family friendly chicken dinner recipe baked right in the oven.

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
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Place them in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and chicken broth until smooth. This creates your creamy garlic chicken sauce.
  4. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken breasts in the baking dish.
  5. If using, sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the top of the sauce for a bit of texture.
  6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the sauce is bubbly.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

Notes

  • For a low carb chicken bake option, skip the breadcrumbs.
  • If you want extra cheesy garlic parmesan chicken, add an extra 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese on top during the last 5 minutes of baking.
  • This recipe works well for meal prep; the leftovers reheat nicely.

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