Description
Creamy White Sauce Roasted Chicken is a delightful dish that combines the tenderness of roasted chicken with a luscious, velvety white sauce. This recipe creates a flavorful experience as succulent chicken pieces are enveloped in a creamy garlic and Parmesan sauce, resulting in a comforting meal perfect for family gatherings or dinner parties. The chicken is first seared to achieve a golden-brown crust before being baked to juicy perfection. Serve this dish alongside garlic mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables, and watch your loved ones go back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Pat dry the chicken breasts and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Stir in Italian seasoning along with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Pour the sauce over the seared chicken in the baking dish; bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (165g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg