Creamy Oven-Baked Chicken Breasts
A simple yet indulgent dish featuring chicken breasts coated in a rich, creamy sauce made with heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Blend together the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts in a baking dish, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Pour the creamy mixture over the chicken, making sure each piece is thoroughly covered.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.
- Rest the chicken for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
To reduce calories, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half. Use fresh herbs for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg