Description
This Baked White Wine Chicken Breasts recipe features tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts baked in a creamy white wine sauce infused with garlic, Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese. It’s an easy, flavorful dish perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4 breasts, 8 oz each)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Sauce
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 3/4 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and position the oven rack in the top third to ensure proper baking.
- Prepare the chicken: Arrange the chicken breasts side-by-side in a 9×13 inch baking dish. Season evenly with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, chicken broth, dry white wine, cornstarch, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt until smooth and combined.
- Add the sauce: Pour the prepared creamy sauce evenly around the chicken breasts in the baking dish, ensuring the chicken isn’t submerged but surrounded.
- Bake: Place the dish uncovered in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Since oven temperatures and chicken thickness vary, begin testing for doneness around 25 minutes.
- Finish and serve: Remove from the oven and stir the sauce gently. Spoon the sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Notes
- Use heavy or whipping cream for the best richness in the sauce; lighter creams may not thicken as well.
- Dry white wine adds acidity and depth; choose a wine you would enjoy drinking.
- Letting the chicken rest after baking helps retain juices making it more tender.
- Ensure chicken is cooked to 165°F for safe consumption.
- Serve with rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables to complete the meal.
