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Chicken Dinner

Easy Creamy Chicken Dinner

This cozy homemade chicken dinner features tender chicken baked in a creamy, flavorful sauce with herbs and melted cheese. It’s perfect for weeknight meals, family dinners, or comforting gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Base
  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Filling / Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Topping
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken until lightly golden.
  3. In the same pan, add garlic, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Stir until warm.
  4. Place chicken in a baking dish and pour the sauce over the top.
  5. Sprinkle parmesan and mozzarella cheese evenly.
  6. Bake until the sauce bubbles and the chicken is fully cooked.
  7. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for variation.
  • Avoid overbaking to keep chicken juicy.
  • Freeze for up to 2 months if needed.