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Cheesy Baked Chicken with Cream Sauce

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A simple recipe for tender baked chicken breasts covered in a rich, creamy garlic Parmesan sauce and topped with melted cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus 1/4 cup for topping
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  4. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly.
  6. Stir in the 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.
  7. Place the seared chicken breasts back into the skillet, nestling them into the sauce.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese and the mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the chicken.
  9. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit) and the cheese topping is bubbly and golden brown.
  10. Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts; adjust the baking time as needed.
  • For a thicker sauce, let the cream mixture simmer for an extra minute before adding the chicken back.
  • Serve this dish over pasta, rice, or with steamed green beans.

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