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Easy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bake

Slices of juicy Garlic parmesan chicken bake with a golden, cheesy, herb-topped crust, served on a white plate.
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Make this creamy, cheesy garlic parmesan chicken bake for a simple, flavorful family dinner. It uses few ingredients and bakes right in the oven.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 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 medium bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning until smooth.
  4. Pour the cream mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the baking dish.
  5. If using, sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the top of the sauce.
  6. Bake for 25 to 30 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.
  • This oven baked chicken recipe reheats well for easy leftovers.
  • You can add a handful of spinach to the cream sauce for extra vegetables.

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