Description
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken baked in a rich creamy Parmesan sauce, perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and pat the chicken breasts dry.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, then rub all over the chicken.
- If desired, sear the chicken in a hot skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream, grated Parmesan, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and dried thyme until smooth.
- Place the seasoned chicken in a greased baking dish, pour the creamy sauce over it, cover with foil, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove foil in the last 5 minutes for browning, then let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute chicken thighs for extra flavor, and use cream alternatives for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: baked chicken, creamy sauce, family dinner, easy recipes