Description
Tender and juicy chicken breasts coated with a flavorful mixture of mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese, then baked to a crispy golden crust. This easy recipe delivers moist chicken with a cheesy, savory crust perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Spread the mayo-Parmesan mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast.
- Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden brown.
- Optional: Broil for 1-2 minutes at the end to crisp up the crust further, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven, let rest for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- Use full-fat mayonnaise for best flavor and moisture.
- Chicken breasts can be pounded to even thickness for more uniform cooking.
- Add Italian seasoning or fresh herbs to the mayo mixture for extra flavor.
- Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg