Description
Melt in Your Mouth Chicken Breast delivers tender, succulent chicken that practically dances on your dinner plate. Seasoned with a perfect blend of herbs, this recipe turns an ordinary protein into a restaurant-worthy meal your family will devour.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
Binding and Topping Ingredients:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Extra Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Remove excess moisture from 4 chicken breasts by patting them thoroughly with paper towels.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and ½ teaspoon paprika evenly over each chicken breast.
- Whisk ½ cup mayonnaise, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and ½ teaspoon dried parsley in a small mixing bowl until smooth.
- Spread 2 tablespoons of the creamy mixture across the top of each chicken breast, ensuring complete coverage.
- Position chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish without allowing them to touch each other.
- Slide the dish into the 375°F oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Switch oven to broil and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to achieve a golden-brown crust.
- Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 5 minutes to retain moisture.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese before serving warm.
Notes
- Use chicken breasts of similar thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry edges.
- Pat the chicken completely dry before seasoning to help the coating adhere and create a crispy surface.
- Always check internal temperature with a meat thermometer to guarantee perfectly cooked chicken without overcooking.
- For a lower-fat version, swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or a lighter mayo alternative and reduce the Parmesan quantity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 432 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg