Description
Melt In Your Mouth Chicken is a creamy, tender baked chicken dish topped with a savory Parmesan-mayo crust. It’s a quick, comforting recipe perfect for weeknights or casual dinners.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Place chicken breasts in the dish and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), Parmesan cheese, and extra seasoning if desired.
- Spread the mixture evenly over each chicken breast, coating fully.
- Sprinkle paprika on top for color.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Broil for 2–3 minutes to brown the topping lightly.
- Let rest for a few minutes, then garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to avoid overbaking the chicken.
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- You can assemble ahead and refrigerate before baking.
- Leftovers reheat well and stay juicy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
