Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bake (Print Version)
Chicken baked with garlic-Parmesan cream sauce for rich flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
02 - Kosher salt, to taste
03 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Cream Sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil or unsalted butter
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
07 - 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Set oven to 375°F (190°C) and allow to preheat fully.
02 - Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and golden, about 1 minute.
03 - Pour in heavy cream and incorporate Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, stirring continuously. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
04 - Pat chicken dry, then season both sides generously with salt and black pepper. Arrange chicken pieces in a single layer in a baking dish.
05 - Evenly pour the garlic-Parmesan sauce over the chicken. Transfer to oven and bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes until chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbling.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Quick prep makes it a weeknight winner
- Creamy sauce with bold garlic flavor
- Works with pantry staples
- No flour so it is naturally gluten free if you use the right ingredients
- Hands-off baking means less time at the stove
02 -
- You only need one pan for the sauce and a baking dish making clean up a breeze
- Leftovers reheat beautifully thanks to the creamy sauce
- This recipe feeds a group generously or makes great meal prep for weekday lunches
03 -
- Do not rush browning the garlic. The better the aroma the deeper the flavor.
- Freshly grated Parmesan has more flavor and a creamier melt than packaged shreds.
- If your sauce looks too thick before baking loosen it with an extra splash of cream.