Melt In Your Mouth Chicken Breast: Quick and Eay Recipe
This Melt In Your Mouth Chicken Breast recipe is a quick and easy dish that yields tender and flavorful chicken with a crispy Parmesan topping. Perfect for a simple weeknight dinner or a special meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Topping:
- 1 cup mayonnaise (or plain Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the Topping: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat dry the chicken breasts and place them in the baking dish.
- Top the Chicken: Spread the mayo-Parmesan mixture over each chicken breast.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until cooked through and the topping is golden.
- Optional Broil: For a crispier crust, broil for 2–3 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can sprinkle extra Parmesan on top for more cheesiness.
- Adjust seasoning to taste for a personalized touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
