Description
This Creamy Baked Chicken is juicy and tender with a layer of cream cheese, mayo, and Parmesan that keeps it moist, finished with a crispy breadcrumb topping. Ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
- Salt and pepper
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Fresh minced parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Step: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Step: Gently pound the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap so the pieces are even in thickness.
- Step: Pat chicken dry, then arrange in the pan. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Step: Mix cream cheese, mayo, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and paprika in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Step: Spread evenly over the top of each chicken breast.
- Step: Mix panko breadcrumbs and dried parsley together, then sprinkle over the cream cheese layer. Press down gently to help them stick.
- Step: Bake uncovered for 18-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Step: Garnish with fresh minced parsley.
Notes
Room temperature cream cheese is key for smooth blending. Pound chicken for even cooking to prevent dry edges. Go light on the salt as Parmesan and mayo are already salty. Panko provides the best crunch.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT20M
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 421 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 519 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 133 mg
Keywords: creamy baked chicken, chicken, dinner, baked, easy