Description
Enjoy this Melt in Mouth Chicken recipe that features tender chicken breasts coated in a creamy, flavorful mayo and Parmesan cheese topping. Baked to perfection, this dish is a crowd-pleaser and easy to make for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the topping: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the chicken: Place chicken breasts in the baking dish and spread the mayo mixture over each piece.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until chicken is cooked through and the top is golden.
- Rest and garnish: Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use plain Greek yogurt instead of mayo.
- This dish pairs well with rice, roasted vegetables, or mashed potatoes.
- Leftovers are great for sandwiches or wraps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
