Description
Melt in Your Mouth Chicken is a creamy, flavorful baked chicken recipe made with a simple mayo-Parmesan topping. It turns plain chicken breasts into juicy, tender bites with minimal prep and pantry-friendly ingredients.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup mayonnaise (or plain Greek yogurt)
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat chicken breasts dry and place in a greased baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until chicken is cooked through and topping is golden brown.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Swap mayo with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Add cayenne or hot sauce for a spicy twist.
- Mix in dried Italian herbs or parsley for extra flavor.
- Use other cheeses like mozzarella for variation.
- Leftovers freeze well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
