Creamy Baked Chicken Breasts
A cozy, comforting dish of juicy chicken breasts baked in a creamy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends.
Ingredients
Chicken and seasoning
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts Ensure all pieces are similar in size for even cooking.
- 1 tbsp Olive oil or butter For greasing the dish.
- 1 tsp Salt For seasoning.
- 1 tsp Pepper For seasoning.
- 1 tsp Paprika Optional for extra flavor.
- 1 tbsp Garlic powder Optional for additional flavor.
Creamy sauce
- 1 cup Heavy cream or half and half Base for the creamy sauce.
- 1 cup Chicken broth For thinning the sauce.
- 2 cloves Minced garlic Fresh garlic for flavor.
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan For creaminess and flavor.
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning Optional, for added flavor.
- 1 handful Spinach Optional, can be added for extra nutrition.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400 F (200 C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Slice the chicken breasts slightly to help sauce absorption.
Sauce Preparation
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, a splash of chicken broth, minced garlic, and Parmesan.
- Pour the sauce around and over the chicken in the baking dish.
Baking
- Bake uncovered until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 to 30 minutes, depending on thickness.
- Optional: Broil for a minute or two at the end for a golden top.
Serving
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Spoon the sauce over the chicken before serving.
Notes
Storing leftovers together keeps the chicken moist. Reheat gently, adding a splash of broth or milk if the sauce thickens. This dish tastes even better the next day.