Keto 5 Ingredient Garlic Parmesan Chicken Breasts

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prep time

5 min
cook time

30 min
ready time

35 min

Keto 5 Ingredient Garlic Parmesan Chicken Breasts

37 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

Quantity

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Butter

0.25 cup
Garlic

2 clove
Parsley

0.25 cup, chopped
Chicken breast

4 medium - split
Parmesan cheese

0.5 cup, grated
Salt and Black Pepper (To Taste)

0.5 tsp

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 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 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 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.

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Comments 31

Mike 22 days ago

Amazing

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Posie63 a month 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?

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R-findingfit 2 months ago

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

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SplendidAvocado730990 4 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

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krobben 6 months 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!

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DLee14 8 months 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!

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- SuperKetone394176 8 months ago
  
  Im trying your idea
  
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MarvellousKetone462859 10 months ago

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

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Ree7169 a year ago

Delicious!!

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SuperCauliflower635925 a year ago

Absolutely lovely 😍

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FantasticArugula555402 a year ago

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

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SpectacularKetone597333 a year 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.

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Mbowen 2 years ago

This turn out great! Will definitely make again

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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.

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- RousingCauliflower551797 a year ago
  
  I personally have found that giving up ALL sweeteners completely has helped me taste the flavors of whole food better
  
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Pk61 2 years ago

Delicious

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UnbelievableRadish268316 2 years ago

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

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PropitiousCauliflower746396 2 years ago

This was really good.

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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.

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- Dreday383 2 years ago
  
  What was the ratio you swapped of fresh to dried parsley?
  
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BethVegas 2 years ago

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

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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.

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Jo 2 years ago

I have to offset the high protein with a fat bomb for dessert. Other than that, my family love it even my picky eater toddler.

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- Tracy 2 years ago
  
  Hi why do you have to do that. Sometimes I find it hard to keep protein low. Should I add more fat to counteract when this happens? Only thing is app tells me had to much fat then
  
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SplendidAvocado820852 2 years ago

What butter is recommended?

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- SpectacularKale144363 2 years ago
  
  I just use salted sweet cream. Unsalted would be fine too. As long as it’s butter and not an butter alternative.
  
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GettinFit 2 years ago

I added broccoli florets in the “unoccupied” spaces in the pan and basted it with the pan juices. I sprinkled cheese over the broccoli as well.

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StellarMacadamia717003 2 years ago

I used tenders and they were a little chewy, but very tasty and simple. I’m wondering if pre-grated cheese would work a little better. I grated from a wedge and as parmesan does, it globed together. But a definite go to for a satisfying entree!

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FabulousMacadamia213824 2 years ago

My VERY picky family (including hubby who has nearly no tastebuds due to chemo) all loved this recipe!

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BlithesomeMacadamia412795 2 years ago

How could I change breast to thighs

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Keto_boymom💙 2 years ago

I highly recommend! Made this meal because I wanted something easy to start my diet out with and that my fiancé and toddler would also like and it was absolutely amazing! I made keto cheesy broccoli as a side to go with this and used the drippings from the chicken on the broccoli when it was broiling and it made it taste amazing too!

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