Description
This Melt in Your Mouth Chicken recipe is a creamy, juicy, and low-carb baked dinner made with mayonnaise, Parmesan, and garlic — ready in under an hour! With only a handful of ingredients and no-fail instructions, it’s perfect for beginners or busy weeknights. Try it now and turn your ordinary chicken into a mouthwatering masterpiece!
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce:
- 1 cup mayonnaise (or plain Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
- 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 (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- Pound chicken: Pound chicken breasts to even thickness (about ¾ inch thick) for even cooking.
- Mix sauce: In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Coat chicken: Spread the mixture evenly on top of each chicken breast, covering the entire surface.
- Bake: Place in baking dish and sprinkle optional paprika or Italian seasoning on top. Bake uncovered for 35–45 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the top is golden.
- Rest: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving for maximum juiciness.
Notes
- ✅ Pounding the chicken is key to even cooking and tender texture.
- ✅ Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness without drying out the chicken.
- ✅ For a crispy crust, broil for the last 2–3 minutes.
- ✅ Greek yogurt gives a tangy, lighter version — great for cutting fat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: approx. 400 kcal
- Sugar: approx. 1g
- Sodium: approx. 800mg
- Fat: approx. 30g
- Saturated Fat: approx. 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: approx. 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: approx. 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: approx. 32g
- Cholesterol: approx. 100mg
