Description
A comforting melt-in-your-mouth chicken dish that combines creamy and cheesy goodness, perfect for weeknight dinners with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces 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 dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mixing: In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise (or yogurt), grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
- Coating: Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish and generously spread the creamy mixture over each piece, ensuring they are all coated evenly.
- Cooking: Bake the chicken uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reads 165°F (74°C) and the topping is golden and bubbling.
- Serving: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, then serve hot with rice, roasted veggies, or a salad.
Notes
Let the chicken rest after cooking to allow juices to redistribute for tenderness. Feel free to experiment with spices according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
Keywords: melt in your mouth chicken, creamy chicken breast, easy dinner, baked chicken, cheesy chicken