Keto Baked Chicken in Garlic Parmesan Sauce is a delicious and indulgent dinner. It is loaded with the flavors of garlic & cheese. This garlic & parmesan chicken is made with all the keto ingredients like cheese, cream, and chicken which provides the healthy fats, and proteins in the dish. We can easily store this chicken in a sealed container for three months in the freezer or we can also keep them for 3 days in the fridge as well. This Baked Chicken in Garlic Parmesan Sauce is naturally grain-free and gluten-free also but it is not dairy-free because it is made with heavy cream and parmesan cheese.
Free Keto Meal Plan:Â STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Serving size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Prep time: 10 to 15 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 40 to 50 minutes
- Course: Dinner
- Cook time: 30 to 35 minutes
- Diet: Keto, Low-carb, Gluten-free
- Serving: 4 servings
EQUIPMENT:
- Baking dish
- Skillet
- Whisk
- Tongs or spatula
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 without bone and skin chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt & pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- One tablespoon fresh parsley
- One tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Free Keto Meal Plan:Â STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
- We can preheat the oven to three-seventy-five degrees F.
- Put the baking paper on the sheet.
- Place the griddle on the moderate to high heat and warm up the olive oil in it.
- Put the chicken breast in the griddle and sear the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes per side till they gets golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken on the plate and place it in the corner.
- Add the butter in the same griddle.
- Let it melt then add the garlic and saute it for 1 minute or till we get a nice aroma.
- We can add the onion powder, Italian seasoning, parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and onion powder.
- Mix them with the whisk till the cheese gets properly melted and the sauce becomes smooth and indulgent.
- We can let the sauce to simmer for two to three minutes so that it gets thick.
- Place the chicken fillet on the baking dish and top it with the garlic parmesan sauce.
- Put the chicken to get bake for 25 to 30 minutes or till its interior temperature reaches to 165 degrees F.
- Garnish the Baked Chicken in Garlic Parmesan Sauce with the freshly chopped parsley.
TIPS:
- We can add some additional parmesan cheese or eliminate some quantity of heavy cream to make the thicker sauce.
- You can also prepare this baked chicken by using the chicken thighs; they are more flavorful but require some additional time.
- We can also add some cream cheese to make it more indulgent and rich.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We can place this baked chicken in a sealed box and store the chicken for more than three days.
FREEZER:
- We can place the baked chicken with the sauce in the freezer-safe container and keep them for more than 3 months and it might get separated slightly when you warm up the chicken.
FAQs:
Is this baked chicken low in carbs?
- This baked chicken only contains 4g net carbs, 0g fiber, 5g carbs, and 35g proteins per portion of this dish.
How can we store this baked chicken?
- We can place this baked chicken in the seal box and store the chicken for more than three days in the fridge, as well as we can place the baked chicken with the sauce in the freezer-safe container and keep them for more than 3 months and it might get separate slightly when you warm up the chicken.
Can I prepare this baked chicken with the skin?
- We can easily make this baked chicken recipe with the skin but it may require more time so adjust the timing accordingly and keep an eye on it.
How can I prepare the dairy-free baked chicken?
- We can use the full-Fat coconut cream and dairy-free parmesan in place of heavy cream and parmesan cheese to make this recipe dairy-free.
Will I utilize any other cheese to prepare this bake chicken?
- We can easily utilize the Pecorino, Romano, or Asiago as a substitute for parmesan cheese to make a different taste profile of this dish.
Free Keto Meal Plan:Â STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
Serving: 4
Iron: 1.2mg
Total carbs: 5g
Fiber: 0g
Calcium: 200mg
Proteins: 35g
Serving: 4
Iron: 1.2mg
Serving size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
Sodium: 600mg
Calories: 400 kcal
Potassium: 500mg