Description
A simple yet delicious chicken breast recipe that stays juicy and flavorful, perfect for impressing at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon paprika or Italian seasoning for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9 by 13 inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness, about 3/4 inch thick.
- In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread the mixture over each chicken breast evenly.
- Place in baking dish and sprinkle optional paprika or Italian seasoning on top.
- Bake uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the top is golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, swap mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt. Additional herbs can be added for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, easy recipe, juicy chicken, dinner, main course