Melt In Your Mouth Chicken Breast Recipe
This melt-in-your-mouth chicken breast recipe features tender, juicy chicken coated with a creamy mixture of mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and seasonings. It’s baked to perfection, resulting in flavorful, moist chicken that truly melts in your mouth. With minimal prep and simple ingredients, this dish is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts in a greased baking dish.
- Spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and is golden brown on top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add some lemon zest to the topping mixture.
- Serve with roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- This recipe also works well with chicken thighs if you prefer dark meat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg