Description
This Melt-In-Your-Mouth Chicken Breast recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that will impress your family and friends. Tender chicken breasts are coated with a flavorful mixture of mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), Parmesan cheese, and spices, then baked to perfection. The result is juicy, flavorful chicken that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish in a single layer.
- Make the coating: In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika until well combined.
- Coat the chicken: Spread the mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Broil: Broil for an additional 2–3 minutes for a golden and bubbly top.
- Rest and garnish: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a lower-fat version, use plain Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers store well and are great sliced over salads or in wraps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
