Description
Melt in Your Mouth Chicken Breast delivers tender, juicy goodness that’ll make your dinner table shine with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Seasoned perfectly and baked to creamy perfection, this simple recipe turns ordinary chicken into a meal your family will request again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 4 small ones)
Seasonings
- 0.5 teaspoons (2.5 ml) salt
- 0.5 teaspoons (2.5 ml) black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons (2.5 ml) garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons (2.5 ml) onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons (2.5 ml) paprika
Creamy Mixture
- 0.5 cups (120 ml) mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cups (60 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoons (5 ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoons (5 ml) lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons (2.5 ml) Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoons (2.5 ml) smoked paprika
Garnish
- 1 tablespoons (15 ml) fresh parsley, chopped
- Parmesan cheese (extra)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent chicken from sticking.
- Pound 2 large chicken breasts to an even ½-inch thickness using a meat mallet, ensuring uniform cooking.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon each of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika evenly across both sides of the chicken.
- Combine ½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, and ½ teaspoon smoked paprika in a small bowl.
- Whisk the creamy mixture until smooth and ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- Spread 2-3 tablespoons of the seasoned mixture across the top surface of each chicken breast, creating an even layer.
- Optionally dust the top with an additional 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese for extra richness.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and cook for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from oven and allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes, which helps retain moisture.
- Garnish with 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Pounding the chicken breasts ensures even cooking and helps the seasoning penetrate the meat more effectively.
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter, tangier version that reduces calories and adds protein.
- For a gluten-free option, verify your Parmesan cheese and spices are certified gluten-free.
- Use a digital meat thermometer for precise doneness to prevent overcooking and maintain the chicken’s tender texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg