Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken: An Easy One-Pan Dinner
🥣 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat & Prep 🌡️Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Lightly grease a deep 9×13 inch ceramic or glass baking dish with olive oil or butter.
- Season the Chicken 🧂🍗Place the cubed chicken pieces directly into the baking dish. Season generously with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning. Toss to coat evenly.
- Mix the Garlic Cream Sauce 🧄🥛In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the heavy cream, minced garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese. Drizzle the cream mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Layer the Toppings 🍕🧀Arrange the sliced sausage or pepperoni evenly across the top, then cover generously with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake to Bubbly Perfection 🔥Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 74°C / 165°F), the sauce is bubbling around the edges, and the top is melted and golden brown!
- Garnish & Serve 🌿🍽️Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley before serving warm.
