Description
Indulge in the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of these creamy baked chicken breasts. With a simple yet flavorful Parmesan topping, this easy recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Topping:
- 1 cup mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare chicken: Place chicken breasts in the baking dish in a single layer.
- Mix topping: In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat chicken: Spread the mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and topping is golden.
- Garnish: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Using Greek yogurt lightens the dish while keeping it creamy.
- Add ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
- Pair with rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
