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Melt in your mouth chicken with creamy Parmesan topping on a plate

Melt in Your Mouth Chicken with Parmesan Topping

Melt in Your Mouth Chicken with Parmesan Topping is an easy baked chicken dish featuring tender chicken breasts covered with a creamy, savory Parmesan topping. It is a comforting choice for a simple weeknight dinner with a rich, flavorful finish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
Parmesan Topping
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Greasing
  • Olive oil or nonstick spray, for greasing the baking dish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly coat a baking dish with olive oil or nonstick spray.
  2. Combine mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl, mixing until a thick topping forms.
  3. Arrange the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish in a single layer, leaving space between each piece.
  4. Cover the surface of each chicken breast evenly with the Parmesan mayonnaise mixture.
Baking
  1. Bake the chicken uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until the topping is golden and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  2. Allow the baked chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For more even cooking, pound very thick chicken breasts to an even thickness before applying the topping.