Keto 5 Ingredient Garlic Parmesan Chicken Breasts

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  • prep time

    prep time

    5 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    30 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    35 min

Keto 5 Ingredient Garlic Parmesan Chicken Breasts

61 ratings

The combination of garlic, butter, and parmesan cheese is delicious on many things, and this Keto 5 ingredient chicken breast recipe is no exception. Tender chicken breasts, baked in an aromatic butter pool, are topped with parmesan cheese and broiled to perfection; we don’t know many Keto 5-ingredient meals that sound this delicious. This easy garlic butter chicken recipe can be on your dinner table in about 30 minutes.

Can you swap the parmesan for another type of cheese?

Absolutely! Try substituting it for other strong cheeses like asiago, aged gouda, or pecorino romano. This dish would also be tasty with milder cheese types like mozzarella, provolone, or cheddar.

What can you serve this dinner with?

This garlic butter chicken dish is very low in carbs, leaving you plenty to play around with for side dishes. You can pair this rich meal with zesty lemon noodles, cauliflower rice, or mashed cauliflower. Try keeping it simple with steamed broccoli, sauteed asparagus, or roasted Brussels sprouts.

Is this recipe suitable for meal prep?

Absolutely! This dish is just as tasty the next day. Preparing a larger batch is just as quick and easy and will provide you with ready-to-eat lunches for a couple of days. After baking, allow the chicken to cool, then transfer each breast to an airtight container with your choice of side dish. When ready to eat, heat it in the microwave for a couple of minutes until warm.

Can you adapt this recipe to a paleo diet?

Yes, you can! Replace the butter with ghee or olive oil and the parmesan cheese with a homemade plant-based “parmesan cheese like this one: https://my.carbmanager.com/meals/my-foods?dialog=food-detail:ug:70fb9d9efced4c1d89e8bf62e3be6f45

  • Net Carbs

    1 g

  • Fiber

    0.2 g

  • Total Carbs

    1.2 g

  • Protein

    42.5 g

  • Fats

    20.5 g

368 cals

Keto 5 Ingredient Garlic Parmesan Chicken Breasts

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Ingredients

  • Butter

    Butter

    0.25 cup

  • Garlic

    Garlic

    2 clove

  • Parsley

    Parsley

    0.25 cup, chopped

  • Chicken breast

    Chicken breast

    4 medium - split

  • Parmesan cheese

    Parmesan cheese

    0.5 cup, grated

  • Salt and Black Pepper (To Taste)

    Salt and Black Pepper (To Taste)

    0.5 tsp

Recipe Steps

steps 4

35 min

  • Step 1

    Preheat your oven to 350F/180 C and keep a baking dish on standby. Lightly season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place the chicken in the baking dish. Set aside.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    In a small pan over low heat, melt the butter. Mince the garlic, finely chop the parsley, and add them to the pan. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Pour the garlic butter over the chicken. Transfer the baking dish to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through. Sprinkle the cheese on top and return to the oven.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Turn the broiler on to high and bake until the cheese is golden. Take the dish out of the oven and let the chicken cool for 10 minutes before handling. Serve with your preferred side dish.
    Step 4

Comments 29

  • AmazingMacadamia889339

    AmazingMacadamia889339 3 days ago

    I believe the chicken in a pan first and deglased with lemon juice and added that to the sauce. This was so good

    • Dodi Lenore

      Dodi Lenore 9 days ago

      It was so delicious! Sautéed kale and then added to the chicken dish (after baking). Even my daughter loved the chicken. This recipe is a keeper.

      • MirthfulArugula920089

        MirthfulArugula920089 a month ago

        Very tasty, will make again !

        • Cazzafattybumbum1234

          Cazzafattybumbum1234 a month ago

          Made these for all the family was beautiful so tasty went down a treat

          • With wings

            With wings a month ago

            Best chicken recipe ever eaten! Added steamed broccoli and lemon juice and couldn’t get enough . Definitely a winner in our house!

            • SpectacularAvocado715965

              SpectacularAvocado715965 a month ago

              Delicious lots and lots of flavor added some lemon juice made it really tender with a side dish of steamed broccoli. Yummy for the tummy. 😋

              • SplendidAvocado831028

                SplendidAvocado831028 a month ago

                Has anyone ever added lemon to this?

                • SpectacularAvocado715965

                  SpectacularAvocado715965 a month ago

                  Added lemon juice makes the chicken real tender

                • BoganJohn61

                  BoganJohn61 a month ago

                  There is a similar recipe that uses lemon, with slices of lemon on top. Its yim

              • UpbeatAvocado359394

                UpbeatAvocado359394 2 months ago

                Outstanding. Lots of great flavor. Served with broccoli to catch the extra juice. Yum yum yum!

                • SuperAvocado628229

                  SuperAvocado628229 2 months ago

                  Very yummy!

                  • AmazingAvocado703805

                    AmazingAvocado703805 2 months ago

                    This dish was absolutely delicious!!

                    • FabulousCauliflower440860

                      FabulousCauliflower440860 3 months ago

                      So full of flavour! We will be doing this quick and easy meal again soon.

                      • Heathen101

                        Heathen101 4 months ago

                        Chicken was bland. I think I'll sear the breasts first if I try this again.

                        • Diane

                          Diane a month ago

                          How was the chicken bland with butter, garlic and parsley? Lol

                      • Roamies mom

                        Roamies mom 5 months ago

                        I serve this over zuchini spirals

                        • SplendidKale647911

                          SplendidKale647911 5 months ago

                          Yes easy and very good 😊

                          • Bethly

                            Bethly 7 months ago

                            Easy and yummy!

                            • FortuitousMacadamia432194

                              FortuitousMacadamia432194 7 months ago

                              This was so delicious and easy. Hubby and I loved it. I will be making this again and again.

                              • KittyKat95

                                KittyKat95 7 months ago

                                Absolutely delicious. My whole family loved this, even my 5 year old. Very easy to make.

                                • Tammielynn1977

                                  Tammielynn1977 8 months ago

                                  I absolutely love this super easy recipe 😋 I side it with baked Brussel sprouts and cauliflower mash taters... so delicious!!!!!!! It is my Monday dinner!

                                  • RemarkableCauliflower919032

                                    RemarkableCauliflower919032 10 months ago

                                    Easy and delicious.

                                    • Peloton Princess

                                      Peloton Princess 10 months ago

                                      Holy Hecate! This dish is amazing. So flavorful and so easy to make.

                                      • zz0830

                                        zz0830 a year ago

                                        Very good.

                                        • Mike

                                          Mike a year ago

                                          Amazing

                                          • Posie63

                                            Posie63 a year ago

                                            Could you make this in the air fryer? I’m thinking you probably can and just cook the chicken, as you would normally in the air fryer?

                                            • R-findingfit

                                              R-findingfit a year ago

                                              This was fantastic. I will make this again. Super easy. Great flavor.

                                              • SplendidAvocado730990

                                                SplendidAvocado730990 a year ago

                                                I added some basil, oregano and mild cheddar I didn't have parma on hand. Served broccoli, spaghetti squash and tomatoes on the side. Got my daily serving of veggies lol

                                                • krobben

                                                  krobben a year ago

                                                  I added some bacon crumbles and instead of doing a whole 1/4c parsley I did an 1/8 parsley and 1/8 Italian seasoning!