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Melt in Your Mouth Chicken

Boneless chicken breasts baked under a creamy Parmesan and mayonnaise topping that turns golden and bubbly in the oven. A six-ingredient weeknight dinner that is tender, juicy, and ready in under an hour.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts even-sized pieces recommended. Slice horizontally if very thick
  • 0.67 cup mayonnaise full-fat recommended. Greek yogurt or sour cream can substitute
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese freshly shredded preferred
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp seasoned salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Meat thermometer
  • Spatula or spoon for spreading

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking dish or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, shredded Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and black pepper. Stir until completely smooth and well blended.
  3. Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer in the baking dish. Do not overlap.
  4. Spread the creamy Parmesan mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast, coating edge to edge.
  5. Bake uncovered at 375 degrees F for 40 to 45 minutes until the topping is golden and bubbly and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  6. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a crunchy topping, sprinkle panko breadcrumbs or crushed Ritz crackers over the coating before baking. Chicken thighs can substitute at a slightly reduced bake time of 35 to 40 minutes. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat at 300 degrees F covered with foil. Can be frozen for up to 2 months.