📝 Description
This Olive Garden–inspired baked chicken is creamy, cheesy, and baked until golden and bubbly. Juicy chicken meets rich garlic cream sauce and pasta for the ultimate Italian comfort meal at home.
😋 Flavor & Experience
Tender chicken baked in a creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce with melted cheese on top. Every bite is rich, buttery, and perfectly savory—like a restaurant-style pasta bake.
🛒 Ingredients
2–3 chicken breasts 🍗
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Italian seasoning 🌿
1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
Salt & black pepper
Creamy sauce:
2 tbsp butter 🧈
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan 🧀
1 cup mozzarella cheese 🧀
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Optional base:
Cooked pasta 🍝 (penne or fettuccine)
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Season chicken
Rub chicken with olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Sear chicken
Cook in a hot pan 2–3 minutes per side until golden (not fully cooked yet).
Make creamy sauce
Melt butter, sauté garlic, then add cream, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
Assemble dish
Place chicken in a baking dish, pour sauce over it, and sprinkle mozzarella on top.
Bake
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Serve
Serve over pasta or with bread for dipping.
⏱️ Time
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 30 min | Total: 40 min
🔥 Nutrition (approx per serving)
Kcal: 680 | Protein: 45g | Servings: 4
