Description
Creamy, tender baked chicken breasts topped with a tangy Parmesan mixture that turns golden and irresistibly rich. Trust me, you’re going to love this.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika until smooth.
- Pat chicken dry and place in the prepared dish in a single layer.
- Spread the creamy mixture evenly over each breast, fully coating the tops.
- Bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part.
- For extra color, broil 2 to 3 minutes until the topping is lightly browned. Let rest 5 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley, then serve warm with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for perfectly juicy chicken.
- Pound thicker breasts to even thickness for consistent cooking.
- Assemble up to 24 hours ahead, cover, and refrigerate, then bake.
- Substitute all Greek yogurt for mayonnaise for a lighter version.
- Freshly grated Parmesan melts and browns better than pre-shredded.
- All listed ingredients are naturally gluten free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
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