Description
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts baked in a rich, creamy garlic sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like thyme or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, chicken broth, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the creamy mixture over the chicken.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut cream. Add cheese or lemon juice for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: baked chicken, creamy sauce, comforting dinner, easy recipe