Description
A delicious and easy dish featuring juicy and tender chicken breasts with a creamy topping, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup mayonnaise (or plain Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: ½ teaspoon paprika or Italian seasoning (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about ¾ inch for consistent cooking.
- In a medium bowl, mix the mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread this mixture evenly on top of each chicken breast, ensuring full coverage.
- Place the chicken in the baking dish and sprinkle the optional paprika or Italian seasoning on top.
- Bake uncovered for 35–45 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the top is golden.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to keep it juicy.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the mayonnaise mixture for a few hours before baking. You can also replace Parmesan cheese with cheddar or mozzarella for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken, easy dinner, creamy chicken, weeknight meal