Description
This Melt-In-Your-Mouth Chicken recipe is a simple yet flavorful dish that will have your taste buds singing. With a creamy, cheesy topping, this baked chicken is juicy and tender, making it a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Topping:
- 1 cup mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish.
- Make the topping: In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread the mixture over the chicken.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the topping is golden.
- Rest and garnish: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise.
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven at low heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
