Description
A simple yet impressive creamy chicken dish perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: ½ teaspoon paprika or Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness of about ¾ inch for even cooking.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread the mixture evenly on top of each chicken breast.
- Place in the baking dish and sprinkle optional paprika or Italian seasoning on top.
- Bake uncovered for 35-45 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the top is golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Add herbs or a squeeze of lemon after baking for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, baked chicken, creamy chicken, easy dinner, weeknight meal