Description
A creamy and tender chicken dish that is easy to prepare and perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup mayonnaise (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 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 your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about ¾ inch.
- In a medium bowl, mix the mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread the mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
- Place the coated chicken in the 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 added flavor, marinate the chicken in your preferred spices beforehand. For a crispy topping, broil for a minute or two at the end.
- 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: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, baked chicken, easy chicken recipes, creamy chicken, family dinner