Creamy Baked Chicken with Parmesan and Garlic
Creamy Baked Chicken with Parmesan and Garlic is a delightful dish perfect for cozy evenings or gatherings with friends. This recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts that are seared to golden perfection and slathered in a rich, creamy sauce made with cream cheese and Parmesan cheese. With its quick preparation time and incredible flavor, this dish will impress your guests while being simple enough for weeknight dinners. Serve it alongside rice, pasta, or a fresh salad to elevate your meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear each chicken breast for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same skillet, whisk together chicken broth and softened cream cheese until smooth. Stir in grated Parmesan and simmer for about 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Place the seared chicken in the baking dish and pour the creamy sauce over it. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 120mg