Melt-In-Your-Mouth Chicken Breast
A step-by-step guide to making melt-in-your-mouth chicken breasts that are perfectly moist, flavorful, and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free options available
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth.
- Place the chicken breasts in a lined baking dish. Evenly spread the creamy mixture over each piece.
- Transfer the dish to the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with dried parsley if desired.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt. For a dairy-free version, use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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