Description
This Melt In Your Mouth Chicken Breast recipe is a simple, yet flavorful dish that will surely become a family favorite. The combination of tender chicken breasts coated in a creamy Parmesan mixture creates a meal that truly lives up to its name.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the ingredients: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika (if using).
- Coat the chicken: Place chicken breasts in the baking dish and spread the mixture over them.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Broil: Broil for 2–3 minutes for a golden topping.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken before baking.
- This recipe is also delicious with chicken thighs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
