Description
This Melt In Your Mouth Chicken Breast recipe is a simple yet flavorful dish that will have your taste buds singing. With a creamy, cheesy topping, this baked chicken is moist and delicious, making it a perfect choice for a family dinner or a special gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese.
- Coat Chicken: Place chicken breasts in the baking dish and spread the mixture over each breast.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until chicken is cooked through and topping is golden and slightly crispy.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Add a pinch of cayenne for a spicy kick.
- This recipe works well with chicken thighs; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- 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: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
