Description

A rich and comforting baked chicken dish featuring seared chicken breasts smothered in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, perfect for easy weeknight dinners or special Abendessen Rezepte.

Ingredients

Scale

2–3 large chicken breasts (about 1 lb)

salt and pepper, to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

3–4 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup chicken broth

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1/2 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.

2. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove and set aside.

3. Reduce heat to medium, melt butter in the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30–45 seconds until fragrant.

4. Pour in chicken broth, scrape up browned bits, then whisk in heavy cream and simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.

5. Stir in Parmesan cheese gradually until smooth, season with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.

6. Return chicken to the skillet, coat with sauce, then bake at 375°F for 15–20 minutes until cooked through.

7. Remove from oven, rest for a few minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: dinner
Method: baked
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
Calories: 550
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 800
Fat: 35
Saturated Fat: 20
Unsaturated Fat: 15
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 6
Fiber: 0
Protein: 45
Cholesterol: 180

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