Description
A cozy and simple baked chicken dish topped with a creamy, cheesy crust that makes weeknight dinners special.
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 oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness (about ¾ inch thick).
- In a medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread the mixture evenly on top of each chicken breast.
- Place chicken in baking dish and sprinkle optional paprika or Italian seasoning on top.
- Bake uncovered for 35–45 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs before baking. Storage instructions: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg