Melt in Your Mouth Chicken
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
440 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Melt in Your Mouth Chicken
Description
The recipe uses thin or halved boneless, skinless chicken breasts placed in a baking dish, topped with a blend of mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and ground black pepper. The mayonnaise helps keep the chicken moist while baking at 375°F for 30 to 45 minutes, while the cheese and seasonings form a slightly browned crust. A brief broil at the end enhances browning and texture. This method yields tender chicken enveloped in a flavorful cheese sauce coating.
The flavor is subtly garlicky with savory parmesan notes and a hint of seasoning from the salt and pepper mix, giving the dish a mild but satisfying profile. The texture contrast between the creamy topping and juicy chicken underneath adds appeal to the meal.
It can be paired with a variety of sides like vegetables or grains for a complete dinner. The notes suggest substituting plain Greek yogurt for the mayonnaise as an option, though this changes the melting properties and tartness of the topping.
Ingredients
- 1.5 .5 pounds chicken breast thin breasts or halved, boneless skinless
- 1/2 /2 cup mayonnaise (see notes for substitution)
- 1/2 /2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 /4 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/4 /4 teaspoon black pepper ground
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place chicken breasts in a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Parmesan, garlic powder, season salt, and pepper. Spread a thin layer on top of the chicken breasts.
- Bake for 30-45 minutes or until internal temperature has reached 165 degrees F. Broil for 2-3 minutes to get the topping nice and brown.
Notes
- Plain Greek yogurt can substitute mayonnaise, though it will yield a more tart topping and less melting.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 440 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of recipe | |
| Calories | 440kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 131mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 740mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 669mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 178IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 122mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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