Creamy Baked Chicken Breasts
A simple yet luxurious baked chicken dish in a rich creamy sauce, perfect for impressing family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Stir until well blended.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
- Transfer the seared chicken breasts to a baking dish.
- Pour the creamy mixture over each chicken breast, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve hot.
Notes
For lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half. For extra flavor, add grated Parmesan cheese to the cream mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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