Description
Melt in Mouth Chicken is a deliciously creamy and flavorful baked chicken dish featuring boneless, skinless chicken breasts coated with a Parmesan cheese and mayonnaise mixture seasoned with garlic and spices. This easy-to-make recipe results in tender, juicy chicken with a golden, bubbly topping, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Topping
- 1 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Topping: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Stir until smooth and well blended.
- Coat Chicken: Place the chicken breasts evenly spaced in the prepared baking dish. Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast, ensuring full coverage.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through and the topping is golden brown and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped fresh parsley if using, and serve hot with your choice of sides like rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
- Use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lighter version of this recipe.
- This chicken pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables for a well-rounded meal.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken breasts in lemon juice or Italian dressing for 30 minutes before baking.
