Description
A tender and moist chicken breast baked with a creamy Parmesan and garlic topping, perfect for impressing guests or having a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz / 170 g each)
- 1 cup mayonnaise (or plain Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 50 g)
- 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) for even cooking. Pat dry with paper towels.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread the mixture evenly on top of each chicken breast, covering the entire surface.
- Place the coated breasts in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle optional paprika or Italian seasoning on top.
- Bake uncovered for 35–45 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) at the thickest point and the top is golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Consider using plain Greek yogurt for a lighter version of this dish. Room temperature chicken should not be left out for more than 2 hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 743 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 55g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 58g
- Cholesterol: 170mg