Melt In Your Mouth Chicken (Classic)
A simple recipe for oven-baked chicken breasts topped with a creamy Parmesan crust, resulting in tender and juicy meat.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Total Time: 55 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Combine mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and ground black pepper in a small bowl.
- Spread the mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast.
- Place the coated chicken breasts into a glass baking dish or metal baking pan.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the topping is golden brown.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving, if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute light mayonnaise and use Greek yogurt instead of regular mayonnaise.
- You can add fresh thyme or rosemary to the topping mixture for an herbal flavor.
- Store cooked chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 90
Keywords: Melt In Your Mouth Chicken, Oven Baked Chicken, Juicy Dinner, Family Meal, Quick Prep, Home Cooking, Parmesan Chicken