Description
Cheesy Baked Chicken is a simple, comforting dish made with tender chicken breasts baked in a creamy, cheesy topping until golden and bubbly. This easy dinner recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and pairs wonderfully with rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise (or sour cream), mozzarella, Parmesan, minced garlic, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the top is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Serve hot with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
You can add breadcrumbs on top before baking for a crispy texture. This recipe also works well with chicken thighs, and you can mix in herbs like thyme or Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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