Description
Melt-in-Your-Mouth Chicken is a creamy, oven-baked dish made with boneless chicken breasts coated in a luxurious mayo and Parmesan topping. It’s easy to prepare, incredibly tender, and packed with comforting flavor—perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup full-fat mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 boneless chicken breast halves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange the boneless chicken breast halves in a baking dish, spacing them out evenly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Spread the mayo-Parmesan mixture evenly over the chicken breasts using a spoon or spatula.
- Bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from oven and allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and texture.
- Greek yogurt or sour cream can replace mayonnaise for a lighter version.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- This recipe is freezer-friendly for up to 3 months.
- You can use chicken thighs instead, just adjust the cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast half
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Chicken, creamy baked chicken, parmesan chicken, easy chicken recipe, comfort food chicken