Description
This Melt In Your Mouth Chicken Breast recipe is a creamy and flavorful dish that will become a family favorite. Tender chicken breasts are coated with a savory Parmesan and mayonnaise topping, baked to perfection, and garnished with fresh parsley. Easy to make and sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Topping:
- 1 cup mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare chicken: Place chicken breasts in a lightly greased baking dish.
- Mix topping: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Coat chicken: Spread the mixture over each chicken breast.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until cooked through and golden.
- Rest and serve: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Greek yogurt can be used as a lighter alternative to mayonnaise.
- Pair with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
