Description
A quick and easy Melt-in-Your-Mouth Chicken Breast recipe featuring a creamy topping for a flavorful, juicy dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley or chives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise (or yogurt), Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Spread the creamy mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the topping is golden and bubbly.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with herbs if desired.
Notes
For juicier chicken, marinate in olive oil and spices for a few hours. Experiment with different cheeses or add spinach for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: chicken breast, creamy chicken, easy chicken recipe, weeknight dinner, healthy chicken