Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Chicken dinners don’t need to be bland anymore with this perfectly seasoned Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken recipe that is made with only a few ingredients and simple steps. 

As long as you have simple ingredients like salt, pepper, and a few other seasonings in your pantry you are well on your way to creating this easy chicken dish with parmesan flavors.

Add this chicken recipe to your family’s favorite list after trying it for the first time. It is super simple to prepare for busy weeknights and cooks right on a sheet pan in the oven.

Pick your favorite side dishes or dessert recipe to serve with this easy dinner if you want a little extra to add to this main dish.

Recipe Ingredients:

• Chicken: make this dinner recipe with skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs found in the meat section at the grocery store
• Seasoning: use garlic paste or minced garlic, paprika, kosher salt, and ground black pepper
• Sauce: you will need to use your favorite brand of mayonnaise when preparing this juicy chicken
• Cheese: freshly grated parmesan cheese will work perfectly to create the best toppings

How To Make Garlic Parmesan Chicken:

Heat your oven:

1. Heat the oven: preheat your oven to 350℉ and line the baking sheet with parchment paper. 

Prepare your chicken:

1. Trim the excess fat: trim any excess fat from your chicken if needed. Place the chicken onto a prepared baking sheet.
2. In a small bowl, combine garlic, paprika, mayonnaise, and half the parmesan. 
3. Coat the chicken with the prepared mixture and add the remaining parmesan on top. 

Bake the chicken:

1. Bake your chicken in a heated oven for 1 hour or until cooked through. 

Serve:

1. Serve the chicken with desired side dish or just with some fresh salad.

Substitutions And Variations:

1. Add in other seasonings like Italian seasoning, garlic powder, lemon juice, or onion powder to the chicken seasoning.
2. Use plain Greek yogurt in place of the mayonnaise. 
3. Spray olive oil onto the chicken pieces before adding the seasoning for added flavor and help crisp up the skin of the chicken.

Expert Tips:

• If you cannot find garlic paste, then just use minced garlic. If you do want to make a paste, add enough garlic into the food processor and process until the paste forms, or use mortar and pestle. 
• This dish is quite rich in flavor, but if you want to elevate it and make it a bit fresher, garnish it with some freshly grated lemon zest.
• Make sure the chicken reaches 165℉ before removing it from the oven.

Frequently Asked Questions for Making Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken: 

Storage Instructions:

Fridge: Place any leftovers of tender chicken in an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days. 

What to serve with this chicken dish: 

• Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots Recipe
• Slow Cooker Parmesan Ranch Potatoes Recipe
• Slow Cooker Cheesy Cauliflower
• How to Make our Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
• Crockpot Spaghetti

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Recipe

To make this perfectly seasoned Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken recipe you only need few ingredients to make this juicy delicious main dish!

ServingServing: 4 Servings

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour

Total Time 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes

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Ingredients

• ▢ 4 bone-in, skin on chicken thighs
• ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic paste or minced garlic
• ▢ 1 teaspoon paprika
• ▢ Salt and pepper, to taste
• ▢ 3 Tablespoon mayonnaise
• ▢ ½ cup Parmesan cheese

Equipment

• Parchment Paper
• Sheet Pan (Quarter)
• Mixing Bowl

Instructions

Heat your oven:

1. Heat the oven: preheat your oven to 350℉ and line the baking sheet with parchment paper.

Prepare your chicken:

1. Trim the excess fat: trim any excess fat from your chicken if needed. Place the chicken onto a prepared baking sheet.
2. In a bowl, combine garlic, paprika, mayonnaise, and half the parmesan.
3. Coat the chicken with the prepared mixture and add the remaining parmesan on top.

Bake the chicken:

1. Bake your chicken in a heated oven for 1 hour or until cooked through.

Serve:

1. Serve the chicken with desired side dish, or just with some fresh salad.

Notes

If you cannot find garlic paste, then just use minced garlic. If you do want to make a paste, add enough garlic into the food processor and process until the paste forms, or use mortar and pestle.

Nutrition

Calories: 396 kcal · Carbohydrates: 3 g · Protein: 27 g · Fat: 30 g · Saturated Fat: 9 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 7 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 11 g · Trans Fat: 0.1 g · Cholesterol: 154 mg · Sodium: 417 mg · Potassium: 330 mg · Fiber: 0.1 g · Sugar: 0.5 g · Vitamin A: 267 IU · Vitamin C: 2 mg · Calcium: 125 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Cuisine: American

Cost: $15

Author: Steph Loaiza

Course: Main Course

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