Chicken Breast Recipe: Quick and Irresistible Meal
This Melt in Your Mouth Chicken is a creamy, juicy baked dinner perfect for easy family friendly meals. With simple ingredients and quick prep, it makes a healthy quick dinner recipe for families or an easy dinner to take to someone.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 chicken breast 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Standard
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt for lighter version
- 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 for topping
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 even thickness about ¾ inch thick for even cooking.
- Mix mayonnaise Parmesan cheese garlic powder onion powder salt and pepper until smooth.
- Spread the mixture evenly on top of each chicken breast covering the entire surface.
- Place chicken in baking dish and sprinkle optional paprika or Italian seasoning on top.
- Bake uncovered for 35–45 minutes or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F 74°C and the top is golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- ✅ Pounding the chicken is key to even cooking and tender texture
- ✅ Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness without drying out the chicken
- ✅ For a crispy crust broil for the last 2–3 minutes
- ✅ Greek yogurt gives a tangy lighter version — great for cutting fat
Nutrition
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g + 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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