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

44 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 30

  • Bethly

    Bethly 25 days ago

    Easy and yummy!

    • FortuitousMacadamia432194

      FortuitousMacadamia432194 a month ago

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

      • KittyKat95

        KittyKat95 a month ago

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

        • Tammielynn1977

          Tammielynn1977 a month 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 3 months ago

            Easy and delicious.

            • Peloton Princess

              Peloton Princess 4 months ago

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

              • zz0830

                zz0830 5 months ago

                Very good.

                • Mike

                  Mike 6 months ago

                  Amazing

                  • Posie63

                    Posie63 6 months 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 7 months ago

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

                      • SplendidAvocado730990

                        SplendidAvocado730990 9 months 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!

                          • DLee14

                            DLee14 a year ago

                            Made this recipe- modified a little. I used about half of the parsley- then instead I added dried rosemary, dried basil, and a touch of dried oregano. It was SOOO AMAZING. My 15 year old helped - who usually hates cooking- and she was also in love with it. She told me she wants to make it again it was so good! I’m also not a leftover chicken girl.. but I reheated it (cut up) on the stove (covered), and it was justttt as amazing!

                            • SuperKetone394176

                              SuperKetone394176 a year ago

                              Im trying your idea

                          • MarvellousKetone462859

                            MarvellousKetone462859 a year ago

                            It was very good, but could use a little acid to make the flavors pop.

                            • Flower13579753

                              Flower13579753 a month ago

                              I think that’s a great idea. Maybe cook it on a bed of stewed tomatoes!

                          • Ree7169

                            Ree7169 a year ago

                            Delicious!!

                            • SuperCauliflower635925

                              SuperCauliflower635925 a year ago

                              Absolutely lovely 😍

                              • FantasticArugula555402

                                FantasticArugula555402 2 years ago

                                Simple and a big hit with the family. This will be a go to weeknight meal.

                                • SpectacularKetone597333

                                  SpectacularKetone597333 2 years ago

                                  Loved this! Took some other reviews advice and added some green beans before the broil and served over a 1/2 cup of cauliflower rice. Definitely will make this again.

                                  • Mbowen

                                    Mbowen 2 years ago

                                    This turn out great! Will definitely make again

                                    • PropitiousRadish587972

                                      PropitiousRadish587972 2 years ago

                                      This recipe sounded kind of bland to me, but because of the reviews and it was so easy I made it but it was a little bland. I used boneless skinless chicken breasts, added broccoli and was out of parsley so I subbed oregano. It was ok, much better after I added fresh lemon juice, olive oil and garlic powder. The tasty part is in the parmesan. I would use bl skinless tenders pounded thin next time so that the parmesan would cover more of the chicken, add more garlic, and add lemon and olive oil to taste and reduce the cooking time.

                                      • RousingCauliflower551797

                                        RousingCauliflower551797 a year ago

                                        I personally have found that giving up ALL sweeteners completely has helped me taste the flavors of whole food better

                                    • Pk61

                                      Pk61 2 years ago

                                      Delicious

                                      • UnbelievableRadish268316

                                        UnbelievableRadish268316 2 years ago

                                        So easy to make, especially after a long day at work. Delicious and healthy!!

                                        • PropitiousCauliflower746396

                                          PropitiousCauliflower746396 2 years ago

                                          This was really good.

                                          • BlithesomeArugula176012

                                            BlithesomeArugula176012 2 years ago

                                            Wow, delicious chicken, so moist and full of flavor. Did not have fresh garlic or parsley so used dried. Will definitely make this again.

                                            • Dreday383

                                              Dreday383 2 years ago

                                              What was the ratio you swapped of fresh to dried parsley?

                                          • BethVegas

                                            BethVegas 2 years ago

                                            Excellent. I also added Fresh broccoli, but drizzled olive oil over it to help roast and flavor.

                                            • Agary73

                                              Agary73 2 years ago

                                              So quick, easy and delicious. I added the fresh broccoli before broiling and it came out amazing. I also added fresh shaved parmigiana and it browned and bubbled beautifully.