Description
Melt-In-Your-Mouth Chicken: Juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor, this creamy Parmesan-baked chicken delivers a luscious coating and golden finish every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for searing, optional)
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise (or yogurt), Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pat chicken dry and season lightly with salt and pepper. Optional: Sear chicken in olive oil for 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Place chicken in the baking dish and spread the creamy mixture evenly over each piece.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
- Broil for the last 2 minutes if you want a golden, bubbly topping.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with rice, potatoes, or veggies.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise if desired.
- For a faster version, skip searing and bake a little longer until the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Pairs well with rice, potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (serves 4)
- Calories: ≈400
- Sugar: ≈1 g
- Sodium: ≈400-500 mg
- Fat: ≈30 g
- Saturated Fat: ≈6-12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ≈20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ≈3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: ≈35 g
- Cholesterol: ≈120 mg
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