Melt In Your Mouth Chicken Breast
A simple yet flavorful recipe for chicken breasts topped with a creamy mixture of mayonnaise or Greek yogurt and Parmesan cheese that delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: ½ teaspoon paprika or Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by greasing or lining it with parchment paper.
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of ¾ inch.
- In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Spread the mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
- Place the chicken in your prepared baking dish. Optionally, sprinkle with paprika or Italian seasoning.
- Bake uncovered for 35-45 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is golden brown on top.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For deeper flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the creamy mixture for a couple of hours before baking. Be mindful of cooking times, as they may vary depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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