Melt In Your Mouth Chicken (Print version)

Tender chicken baked in creamy Parmesan sauce with a golden, bubbly crust. Ready in just 40 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

→ Topping

10 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper. Arrange in prepared baking dish.
03 - In medium bowl, mix mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), 1/2 cup Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried parsley until fully combined.
04 - Evenly spread sauce mixture over tops of chicken breasts, covering completely.
05 - Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs if using.
06 - Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and top is golden and bubbly.
07 - Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy sauce keeps the chicken impossibly tender while creating this incredible golden crust that makes your kitchen smell like an Italian bistro
  • My picky eater asked for thirds and that pretty much sealed its permanent spot in our weekly rotation
02 -
  • I once skipped drying the chicken first and the sauce slid right off, creating this weird watery pool in the bottom of the pan
  • Using freshly grated Parmesan instead of the canned kind changed everything about how the sauce clings to the chicken
03 -
  • A meat thermometer takes all the guesswork out of knowing when the chicken is perfectly cooked through
  • If your chicken breasts are on the thicker side, cut them horizontally to make two thinner cutlets that cook faster and more evenly

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