Description
This Melt in Mouth Chicken recipe features tender boneless chicken breasts coated with a creamy Parmesan and mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt) mixture, seasoned with aromatic spices, and baked to golden perfection. It’s a quick and easy baked chicken dish that delivers a rich, flavorful, and juicy meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Coating Mixture
- 1 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Garnish
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish to prevent the chicken from sticking.
- Prepare Coating Mixture: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix together mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika until you achieve a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Arrange Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts evenly in the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are not overlapping for even cooking.
- Coat Chicken: Spread the prepared creamy mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast, making sure each piece is fully coated with the flavorful topping.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C) and the topping turns golden brown and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, optionally garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a touch of color and freshness, and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- This recipe pairs well with sides like rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
- For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice or Italian dressing for about 30 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
