Description
Easy Baked Melt In Your Mouth Chicken is tender, juicy, and baked with a creamy Parmesan topping. A perfect recipe for weeknight dinners or entertaining.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for lighter version)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley (or fresh for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
2. Mix mayonnaise, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
3. Place chicken breasts in the baking dish and spread the creamy mixture over each.
4. Bake for 30–35 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
5. Sprinkle parsley on top and serve immediately.
Notes
Use Greek yogurt or sour cream for a lighter option.
Swap Parmesan for cheddar or mozzarella to change flavor.
Add cayenne pepper or hot sauce for heat.
Experiment with herbs like rosemary, thyme, or Italian seasoning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg