Melt In Your Mouth Chicken Breast
A comforting baked chicken breast recipe with a creamy, cheesy topping that’s perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup mayonnaise (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise (or yogurt), Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Evenly spread the creamy mixture over the top of each piece.
- Bake the chicken uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the topping is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt. This dish pairs well with rice, roasted veggies, or a crisp salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg