Description
Juicy baked chicken breasts simmered in a rich garlic butter cream sauce and topped with crispy Italian seasoned breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. This comforting oven baked dish delivers creamy, savory flavor with a golden crunchy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Place chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish and pour the garlic butter sauce over the top.
- In a small bowl, mix Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, and dried parsley.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit and topping is golden brown.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon extra sauce over each portion.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for best flavor and texture.
- If topping browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil.
- Let the dish rest before serving to allow sauce to thicken.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 165mg