Description
This Melt In Your Mouth Chicken recipe is creamy, juicy, and full of flavor! Made with tender chicken breasts coated in a rich Parmesan-mayo mixture, it bakes to golden perfection and literally melts in your mouth. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. 🍗💛
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for lighter version)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika (optional, for color)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts in the baking dish and spread the mayo mixture evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle paprika for extra flavor and color.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked and the topping is golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm with roasted vegetables or rice.
Notes
💡 Tip: Use Greek yogurt instead of mayo for a lighter version. This recipe pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes or a green salad!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: melt in your mouth chicken, creamy chicken recipe, baked chicken, easy dinner, parmesan chicken