Description
A tender and juicy chicken breast dish topped with creamy mayonnaise and savory Parmesan, perfect for a comforting meal.
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.
- In a medium bowl, blend together the mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread the mixture generously over each chicken breast.
- Arrange the chicken in the prepared dish and sprinkle with optional paprika or Italian seasoning.
- Bake uncovered for 35–45 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Marinate the chicken for added flavor intensity, and ensure even cooking by pounding the chicken to a consistent thickness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg