Baked Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Sauce

Tender chicken breasts baked in a simple, creamy Parmesan sauce, served with steamed green beans and instant mashed potatoes.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 20 min
• Total: 30 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Sugar
• High-Protein

Tags

• quick
• comfort food
• savory

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (ground)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 package frozen green beans (10 ounces)
• 1 instant mashed potatoes (5.3 ounces)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil. Place the chicken breasts in the prepared dish.
2. Season chicken evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, heavy cream, and grated Parmesan cheese. Pour the sauce over and around the chicken breasts.
4. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). While the chicken bakes, prepare the frozen green beans according to package directions (e.g., microwave or stovetop steam) and cook the instant mashed potatoes according to package instructions.
5. Remove chicken from oven. If desired, sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving alongside the green beans and mashed potatoes.

Notes

Check chicken for doneness at 18 minutes; thicker breasts may need an extra minute or two. The creamy sauce is great for soaking up with the mashed potatoes.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbohydrates: 30 g
• Fat: 22 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sodium: 750 mg
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Cholesterol: 120 mg