Melt In Your Mouth Chicken (Printable)
Tender chicken baked in creamy Parmesan sauce with golden crust
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Sauce Mixture
04 - 1 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
05 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1 teaspoon paprika
09 - 2 teaspoons dried parsley, plus extra for garnish
→ Topping
10 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs (optional, for extra crunch)
# How-To:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
02 - Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper. Arrange them in the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), 1/2 cup Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried parsley until fully combined.
04 - Evenly spread the sauce mixture over the tops of the chicken breasts, covering them completely.
05 - Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and, if using, the breadcrumbs.
06 - Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F) and the top is golden and bubbly.
07 - Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra parsley if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce keeps the chicken incredibly moist while baking, so no dry chicken ever again
- Everything gets mixed in one bowl and slathered on, making cleanup almost nonexistent
02 -
- Don't skip drying the chicken first, or the sauce won't stick properly
- If your chicken breasts are super thick, pound them down a bit so they cook through without burning the topping
03 -
- Line your baking dish with foil for even easier cleanup
- Double the sauce mixture if you want extra for dipping on the side