Melt In Your Mouth Chicken (Print)

Tender chicken with creamy sauce and golden Parmesan crust

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper. Arrange seasoned chicken in prepared baking dish in single layer.
03 - In medium mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried parsley. Whisk until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Spread sauce mixture evenly over tops of chicken breasts, ensuring complete coverage. Use spoon or spatula to coat entire surface area.
05 - Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese over sauce-coated chicken. Add breadcrumbs if using for extra crunch.
06 - Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and topping is golden brown and bubbly.
07 - Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional dried parsley if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce keeps the chicken impossibly juicy while creating that irresistible golden crust everyone fights over
  • Everything comes together in under ten minutes and bakes itself while you handle the chaos of evening life
  • Even people who swear they hate mayonnaise fall in love with this creamy, savory coating
02 -
  • The sauce might look suspiciously thick before baking, but trust the process—it melts into the most incredible creamy coating
  • Using a meat thermometer instead of cutting into the chicken keeps all those juices inside where they belong
03 -
  • Let the chicken come to room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking—it actually makes a difference in how evenly they bake
  • If your family fights over the crispy parts, use extra sauce and topping on the pieces near the edges where everything gets more golden

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