🥘 Creamy Garlic Chicken Bake (Super Easy Favorite)
⏱ Prep Time: 10 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
🛒 Ingredients:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream (or cooking cream)
3–4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or mixed dried herbs)
Salt & pepper to taste
½ cup grated cheese (mozzarella or cheddar works great)
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
👨🍳 Instructions:
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
Season the chicken
Place chicken in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, paprika, and herbs.
Make the quick sauce
In a bowl, mix cream + minced garlic + a pinch of salt and pepper.
Pour & top
Pour the creamy garlic mixture over the chicken. Sprinkle cheese evenly on top.
Bake
Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and the top is golden.
Serve
Spoon the creamy sauce over the chicken. Garnish with parsley if you like.
🍽 Tips:
Serve with rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce
Add mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor
You can swap cream with yogurt + a little milk for a lighter version
