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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bake

Juicy chicken breasts baked in a creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce topped with melted cheese. Comforting, easy, and full of rich flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Bake
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tbsp butter melted
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Oven
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet, add garlic, Italian seasoning, and paprika; cook briefly.
  3. Season chicken with salt and pepper; arrange in dish.
  4. Mix cream cheese, Parmesan, and cream until smooth; spread over chicken.
  5. Pour garlic butter over chicken, sprinkle with mozzarella and extra Parmesan.
  6. Bake 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  7. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

For extra crunch, broil 2–3 minutes at the end.