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

52 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

  • AmazingAvocado703805

    AmazingAvocado703805 9 days ago

    This dish was absolutely delicious!!

    • FabulousCauliflower440860

      FabulousCauliflower440860 a month ago

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

      • Heathen101

        Heathen101 2 months ago

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

        • Roamies mom

          Roamies mom 3 months ago

          I serve this over zuchini spirals

          • SplendidKale647911

            SplendidKale647911 3 months ago

            Yes easy and very good 😊

            • Bethly

              Bethly 5 months ago

              Easy and yummy!

              • FortuitousMacadamia432194

                FortuitousMacadamia432194 5 months ago

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

                • KittyKat95

                  KittyKat95 6 months ago

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

                  • Tammielynn1977

                    Tammielynn1977 6 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 8 months ago

                      Easy and delicious.

                      • Peloton Princess

                        Peloton Princess 8 months ago

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

                        • zz0830

                          zz0830 9 months ago

                          Very good.

                          • Mike

                            Mike 10 months ago

                            Amazing

                            • Posie63

                              Posie63 10 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 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!

                                    • 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 2 years ago

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

                                      • Flower13579753

                                        Flower13579753 6 months ago

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

                                    • Ree7169

                                      Ree7169 2 years ago

                                      Delicious!!

                                      • SuperCauliflower635925

                                        SuperCauliflower635925 2 years 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 2 years 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!!