Description
This Melt in Your Mouth Chicken recipe is a creamy, juicy, and low-carb baked dinner made with mayonnaise, Parmesan, and garlic — ready in under an hour! With only a handful of ingredients and no-fail instructions, it’s perfect for beginners or busy weeknights. Try it now and turn your ordinary chicken into a mouthwatering masterpiece!
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce:
- 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: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Pound chicken: Pound chicken breasts to about ¾ inch thickness for even cooking.
- Mix sauce: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat chicken: Spread the sauce mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
- Bake: Place the coated chicken in the baking dish, sprinkle with optional seasoning, and bake for 35–45 minutes until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Pounding the chicken ensures even cooking and tenderness.
- Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.
- For a crispy crust, broil the chicken for the last 2–3 minutes.
- Greek yogurt can be used as a lighter alternative to mayonnaise.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
