• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Grain Free Table logo
  • Recipes
  • Resources
  • Subscribe
  • About
  • Let’s Connect
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipes
  • Resources
  • Let's Connect
  • Work With Me
  • About
×

Home » Recipes

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Published: Apr 15, 2020 · Modified: Feb 20, 2022 by Sara Vaughn · 15 Comments

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email
  • Print
Jump to Recipe - Print Recipe

This post may contain affiliate links. Click for complete disclosures. 

This easy creamy chicken recipe is anything but boring because dinner tonight chicken is being covered in a creamy parmesan sauce.

If your family is anything like mine, your weeknights are busy, which means that we need to get dinner on the table fast. They also want dinner to be delicious because, I mean, who wants to be eating bland food? You could be cooking all day or have dinner on the table in under thirty minutes, but either way, it needs to taste good!

This Creamy Parmesan Baked Chicken is a family favorite in our house. This chicken recipe makes juicy baked chicken the easy way by nestling it in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce that the whole family will love,

Chicken with a creamy garlic parmesan sauce being serve over some mashed potatoes and roasted broccoli.

Ingredients in the creamy parmesan sauce for the chicken.

    • Chicken
    • Mayonnaise
    • Sour Cream
    • Parmesan Cheese
    • Garlic
    • Salt
    • Pepper
    • Parsley
Ingredients for making baked chicken with a creamy parmesan sauce laid out including the chicken, sour cream, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, garlic, parsley and salt and pepper.

REMEMBER TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER FOR FREE AND RECEIVE WEEKLY RECIPE NOTIFICATIONS AND SUBSCRIBER ONLY BONUSES.

YOU CAN ALSO FOLLOW GRAIN FREE TABLE ON PINTEREST TO MAKE IT EASY TO SAVE YOUR FAVORITE RECIPES!

How to Make Creamy Parmesan Baked Chicken

The thing I love the most about this recipe is that you get perfectly baked chicken with tons of flavor and minimal effort, and it's on the table fast for you and your family to enjoy any day of the week!

  1. Mix the sauce.
  2. Season the chicken and place it in a baking dish.
  3. Top with the sauce.
  4. Sprinkle on more parmesan cheese.
  5. Bake until done.
Steps for making creamy parmesan garlic chicken in the oven. Mix the sauce, season the chicken, coat the chicken and then top with more parmesan before baking.

Tips and Tricks

  • This recipe uses mayonnaise as part of its base. You can make it homemade (really easy), or I highly recommend the Primal Kitchens brand.
  • I prefer to make this recipe with boneless chicken. Feel free to use chicken breasts or even boneless, skinless thighs in this recipe. Just note that the cooking times of the chicken will vary depending on the size of the meat. Don't worry if your chicken has to cook a little longer; the creamy parmesan sauce will help keep in the moisture.
  • Freshly grated parmesan melts the best in the oven and is what I recommend in this recipe.
  • Use fresh chicken for this recipe. If you are using frozen chicken, make sure you fully defrost the chicken and pat it dry before adding the sauce on top.
Butcher Box Offer of the Month

How to get the best baked chicken.

I get asked a lot about how to keep chicken from drying out in the oven. There is no concrete way to do this, but there are a few simple tips and tricks for keeping chicken juicy when I am baking it that I always do. 

What is the best temperature to bake chicken?

I prefer the texture of chicken breasts when it's baked at a higher temperature. This garlic parmesan chicken is baked at 400 degrees.

Don't overcrowd the chicken when baking.

Chicken tends to release liquid as it bakes. If you overcrowd the chicken, this liquid can make the chicken soggy. Giving the chicken room while baking helps that excess liquid evaporate better.

Don't overbake your chicken.

I recommend investing in a simple meat thermometer to check on your chicken without having to cut into it. When chicken is cooked, it should read 165 degrees when the thermometer is placed in the thickest part of the meat.

Why should you rest your chicken before eating?

Resting chicken is a non-negotiable in my book when it comes to making the best-baked chicken. Really any meat should be rested. If you do not let your chicken rest, it doesn't allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat. Instead, you will end up with the juices on your cutting board instead of in the actual chicken. I prefer to allow the chicken to rest for 5-10 minutes before eating it.

Favorite side dishes to go with creamy baked chicken

Creamed Spinach

Lemon Broccoli

Grilled Asparagus

Scalloped Potatoes

More Easy Weeknight Dinners

Crispy Parmesan Baked Halibut

Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Alice Springs Chicken

Honey Sriracha Salmon

Salisbury Steak

Meyer Lemon Sheet Pan Roasted Chicken

Creamy parmesan chicken sliced and being picked up with a fork.
Chicken with a creamy garlic parmesan sauce being serve over some mashed potatoes and roasted broccoli.

Creamy Parmesan Baked Chicken

Sara Vaughn
Chicken dinners getting boring? Don’t worry this easy Parmesan Chicken recipe is not your boring chicken. It’s juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside with a flavor that will have you going back for more!
5 from 10 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 780 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Pound Chicken Pieces of Choice
  • ½ Cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 Cup Sour Cream
  • 1 Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese + additional for topping
  • 3 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Pepper
  • 2-3 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Dry the chicken and place the pieces into an oven-safe dish and season both sides with salt and pepper.
    1 Teaspoon Salt, ½ Teaspoon Pepper, 1 Pound Chicken Pieces of Choice
  • Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, shredded parmesan, minced garlic, parsley and salt and pepper into a small bowl and mix.
    ½ Cup Mayonnaise, 1 Cup Sour Cream, 1 Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese, 3 Cloves Garlic, 1 Teaspoon Salt, 2-3 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, ½ Teaspoon Pepper
  • Coat the chicken with the sauce and top with additional Parmesan cheese.
    1 Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the chicken reads 165 degrees with an instant-read thermometer.
  • Let the chicken rest 5-10 minutes.
  • Serve it alongside your favorite side dishes and enjoy!

Notes

  • This recipe uses mayonnaise as part of its base. You can make it homemade (really easy), or I highly recommend the Primal Kitchens brand.
  • I prefer to make this recipe with boneless chicken. Feel free to use chicken breasts or even boneless, skinless thighs in this recipe. Just note that the cooking times of the chicken will vary depending on the size of the meat. Don't worry if your chicken has to cook a little longer; the creamy parmesan sauce will help keep in the moisture.
  • Freshly grated parmesan melts the best in the oven and is what I recommend for this recipe.
  • Use fresh chicken for this recipe. If you are using frozen chicken, make sure you fully defrost the chicken and pat it dry before adding the sauce on top.
  • Do not overcook the chicken.
  • Let the chicken rest for about 5-10 minutes before serving.
Keyword baked chicken recipe, baked parmesan chicken, chicken with white sauce, creamy chicken breasts, creamy chicken thighs, garlic parmesan chicken, parmesan chicken

If you make this recipe, please let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don't forget to tag a photo #grainfreetable or @grainfreetable on Instagram. I'd love to see what you come up with!

Check these out next!

  • Gluten-free Garlic Bread
  • Gluten-free Vanilla Cake
  • Easy Gluten-free French Bread
  • Super Soft Gluten-free Brioche Bread

Reader Interactions

Comments

    Leave a comment. Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




  1. Marcellina says

    February 20, 2022 at 11:20 pm

    5 stars
    So tasty and juicy!

    Reply
    • Sara Vaughn says

      February 21, 2022 at 7:52 am

      I am glad you found this recipe tasty.

      Reply
  2. Jan says

    February 21, 2022 at 1:09 am

    5 stars
    Thoroughly enjoyed this

    Reply
    • Sara Vaughn says

      February 21, 2022 at 7:51 am

      I am so glad it was a hit for you!

      Reply
  3. Jerika says

    February 21, 2022 at 4:35 am

    5 stars
    I'm sure my kiddos would love this creamy chicken recipe.:) We will be having it tomorrow night. Thanks!:)

    Reply
    • Sara Vaughn says

      February 21, 2022 at 7:51 am

      I would love to know what they think when you make it!

      Reply
  4. Alexandra says

    February 21, 2022 at 5:16 am

    5 stars
    Such a delicious dinner!

    Reply
    • Sara Vaughn says

      February 21, 2022 at 7:51 am

      I am glad you found it delicious.

      Reply
  5. Sue says

    February 21, 2022 at 7:36 am

    5 stars
    Thank you for this new way to cook chicken breasts!

    Reply
    • Sara Vaughn says

      February 21, 2022 at 7:50 am

      So happy you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  6. Nora says

    February 21, 2022 at 12:09 pm

    5 stars
    This Parmesan sauce turned out perfectly! Loved it! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  7. Freya says

    February 21, 2022 at 2:15 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious and classic flavours!

    Reply
  8. Stine Mari says

    February 22, 2022 at 4:35 am

    5 stars
    I love how juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside this parmesan chicken is!

    Reply
  9. Tatiana says

    February 22, 2022 at 12:36 pm

    5 stars
    love how garlic and chicken taste together

    Reply
  10. CD says

    February 22, 2022 at 7:39 pm

    5 stars
    Such a flavorful recipe!

    Reply

Primary Sidebar

Grain Free Table Author Sara in her kitchen

Welcome to Grain Free Table! I’m Sara- a busy wife, mom of two girls, and lover of food. Here you’ll find lots of easy and delicious gluten & allergy-friendly recipes, info about my favorite food & products, as well as little snippets of my health journey as I navigate my gluten-free way of life!

More about me →

WANT TO STAY CONNECTED?

SIGN UP FOR EMAILS AND UPDATES!

FIND ME ON SOCIAL

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

WHAT'S NEW ON INSTAGRAM

If you want an easy but fancy-ish dinner for this If you want an easy but fancy-ish dinner for this weekend, you must make my gluten-free chicken parm!

You get all the juicy chicken coated in a gluten-free breading, all topped with marinara and gooey cheese. It's the ultimate gluten-free chicken dinner.

Just be warned, you should make extras for those wanting seconds. 🙃

Find the full recipe at https://grainfreetable.com/crispy-gluten-free-chicken-parmesan/ or click the site link in my bio. 

#glutenfreerecipes #glutenfreefood #glutenfreedinner #glutenfreechicken #glutenfreechickenparm #chickenparmesan #chickenparm
With all the delicious soups going around this tim With all the delicious soups going around this time of year, I should remind you that it all goes well with some homemade gluten-free garlic bread. 🙃

Find out all my tips and tricks for the best garlic bread at https://grainfreetable.com/gluten-free-garlic-bread/ or use the site link in my bio.

#glutenfreebread #glutenfreegarlicbread #garlicbread #garlicbreadrecipe #glutenfreerecipe #glutenfreebreadrecipe #glutenfreefood
It's a SNOW day around here, and my kids are so ha It's a SNOW day around here, and my kids are so happy since it's the first snow day they've had all school year, haha. We've had snow, but this is the first time it's lasted long enough for my husband to need to shovel and the kids to get off school and go out and build a snowman.

All the cold has me inside, making more of this gluten-free vegetable soup with chorizo. It's the perfect way to warm up on a cold day.

Find the full recipe at https://grainfreetable.com/kale-and-chorizo-soup/, along with more of our favorite gluten-free soup recipes.

#glutenfree #glutenfreefood #glutenfreesoup #glutenfreesoups #glutenfreerecipe #kalesoup #souprecipe #vegetablesoup
Need to add a little red luck this weekend for the Need to add a little red luck this weekend for the Chinese New Year?

Don't worry there is still time to make my gluten-free Chinese BBQ pork, Char Siu.

With a bit of patience to let the pork marinate long enough, you'll be amazed at how much this gluten-free version tastes, just like your favorite Chinese restaurant.

Find the full recipe at https://grainfreetable.com/gluten-free-chinese-bbq-pork-char-siu/ or use the link in my bio to snag the recipe on the site. 

#glutenfreerecipes #glutenfreechinese #glutenfreepork #glutenfreefood #glutenfreerecipe #chinesenewyear
I don't know who needs to hear this, but this glut I don't know who needs to hear this, but this gluten-free pulled pork makes the perfect weeknight dinner.

Let it go low and slow; dinner will be ready when you need it to be. 

Trust me when I say no matter how you serve it on some gluten-free buns with a bit of coleslaw, or you make pulled pork stuffed potatoes, it's always a hit!

Find the full recipe at https://grainfreetable.com/gluten-free-dutch-oven-bbq-pulled-pork/ or use the link in my bio to head to the site.
This gluten-free beef stew is the perfect bowl of This gluten-free beef stew is the perfect bowl of comfort food to warm up with on these cold winter nights.

Find the full recipe at https://grainfreetable.com/slow-cooked-gluten-free-beef-stew/ or use the link in my bio.

#glutenfreesoup #glutenfreerecipes #glutenfreefood #glutenfreedairyfree #beefstew #dairyfreerecipes
It's the weekend, and this gluten-free vanilla cak It's the weekend, and this gluten-free vanilla cake will make it a celebration no matter what you've got going on!

It's light and fluffy with just the right amount of sweetness to make it extra special!

Find the full recipe along with my easy gluten-free frosting and get baking at 
https://grainfreetable.com/gluten-free-vanilla-cake/ or use the link in my bio to find it on the site.
Just like my gluten-free brioche recipe I shared w Just like my gluten-free brioche recipe I shared with you last week, this gluten-free French bread is NOT to be missed. Trust me when I say, you can’t mess this recipe up and you’ll be wanting it to dip into all the gluten-free soups this winter!

Find the full recipe at https://grainfreetable.com/easy-gluten-free-french-bread/ or use the link in bio and head to the site.

Whose ready for some garlic bread? 😁

#glutenfreerecipes #glutenfreefood #glutenfreebread #glutenfreefrenchbread #frenchbread #homemadebreads #glutenfreebaking
This gluten-free broccoli cheddar soup is even bet This gluten-free broccoli cheddar soup is even better than Panera's. It's ready in under 30 minutes making it the perfect easy weeknight dinner.

Find the full recipe at https://grainfreetable.com/better-than-panera-broccoli-and-cheese-soup/ or use the link in my bio.

#glutenfreesoup #glutenfreesouprecipe #souprecipe #broccolicheese #broccolicheddarsoup

Popular Recipes

gluten free swedish meatball being picked up with a black fork ready to be enjoyed.

Incredibly Easy Gluten-free Swedish Meatballs

Homemade gluten-free sweet and tangy bbq beef jerky sitting in a jar and spilled over the side.

Sweet and Tangy BBQ Beef Jerky

Louisiana style red beans and cauliflower rice in a white pan with a wooden handle sitting over a white table linen on a marble counter.

Louisiana Red Beans and Cauliflower Rice

  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Resources
  • My Favorites
  • Let's Connect
  • About

Footer

↑ back to top

About

  • About
  • Work With Me
  • Portfolio
  • Client Inquiry Form

Disclaimers

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Nutrition Disclaimer
  • Photo/ Recipe Policy
  • Comment Policies

Contact

  • Contact
  • Subscribe

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Copyright © 2023 Grain Free Table