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Cheesy Baked Chicken with Cream Sauce

A close-up of a serving of Cheesy Baked Chicken with Cream Sauce, featuring a thick layer of golden-brown melted cheese.
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A recipe for tender baked chicken breasts covered in a rich garlic Parmesan cream sauce and baked until golden.

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
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for topping
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

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 chicken from the skillet.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly.
  6. Stir in the 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Continue stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Do not let it boil rapidly.
  7. Place the seared chicken breasts into the prepared baking dish or return them to the oven-safe skillet.
  8. Pour the cream sauce evenly over the chicken breasts.
  9. Sprinkle the tops of the chicken with the remaining Parmesan cheese and the mozzarella cheese.
  10. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius) and the cheese topping is melted and bubbly.
  11. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • To prevent the sauce from separating, use low heat when adding the cream and cheese, and avoid boiling the sauce vigorously.
  • If you do not have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish before adding the sauce.
  • For extra flavor, you can add a handful of fresh spinach to the sauce just before topping the chicken with cheese.

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