Melt in Your Mouth Chicken
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this **Melt in Your Mouth Chicken** recipe, a delightfully creamy and flavorful dish that lives up to its name. Featuring tender, juicy boneless, skinless chicken breasts coated in a rich blend of creamy mayonnaise, tangy Parmesan cheese, and a medley of savory seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian herbs, this recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for weeknight dinners. A sprinkle of optional paprika adds a pop of color and smoky depth to the golden, bubbly crust. Ready in just 35 minutes, this baked chicken masterpiece pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a crisp salad, making it an ideal choice for a satisfying, crowd-pleasing meal. Perfectly simple yet deeply indulgent, this dish is bound to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish by greasing it lightly or lining it with parchment paper.
Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel and place them in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.
Spread the mayonnaise-Parmesan mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast, using the back of a spoon or a spatula to cover them entirely.
If desired, sprinkle a little paprika on top for added color and flavor.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) and the topping is golden and bubbly.
Turn the oven to broil for an additional 1-2 minutes to give the topping a slightly crispy finish, but watch carefully to avoid burning.
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with your favorite side dishes, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a simple salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3219 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 221.8 g | 284% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.7 g | 194% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 907 mg | 302% | |
| Sodium | 3609 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.0 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 248.8 g | 498% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 984 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1865 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
