Description
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts baked with a creamy, flavorful topping, perfect for family dinners or cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup mayonnaise (or substitute with 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 the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about ¾ inch.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Spread the creamy mixture evenly over each chicken breast and place them in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle optional paprika or Italian seasoning on top.
- Bake uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is golden-brown.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding chopped apples, rosemary, or fresh herbs to the topping. You can also layer vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers in the baking dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg