Description
A simple and juicy chicken breast recipe that uses mayonnaise and Parmesan for flavor and tenderness.
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). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness (about ¾ inch thick).
- In a medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread the mixture evenly on top of each chicken breast.
- Place chicken in the baking dish and sprinkle with optional paprika or Italian seasoning.
- 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
For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. For a crispier top, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end of baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg