Description
A simple and flavorful chicken breast recipe that guarantees juicy, tender meat with a creamy Parmesan topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup mayonnaise (or plain Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- 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 the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare your baking dish by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- Pound the chicken breasts to achieve an even thickness of ¾ inch for perfect cooking.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth.
- Evenly spread this creamy mixture over each chicken breast.
- Place the coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with optional paprika or Italian seasoning.
- Bake uncovered for 35–45 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a crispy finish, broil the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking. Fresh ingredients yield better flavor and juiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, easy recipe, family dinner, melt in your mouth
