Melt In Your Mouth Chicken (Print Version)

Tender juicy chicken baked with creamy sauce and golden Parmesan crust

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 Cook:

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 - Spread sauce mixture evenly 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 is cooked through (internal temperature 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 sauce keeps the chicken impossibly juicy even if you accidentally overcook it by a few minutes
  • Everything mixes in one bowl so cleanup takes roughly three minutes
  • That golden crust makes people think you tried way harder than you actually did
02 -
  • Thinner chicken breasts might finish in 20 minutes while thick ones could take 35 so trust your thermometer over the clock
  • The sauce looks dangerously thin going into the oven but it thickens up beautifully as it bakes
  • Letting it rest those five minutes is the difference between juicy chicken and dry disappointment
03 -
  • Line your baking dish with foil for easier cleanup especially if the sauce bubbles over the edges
  • Room temperature chicken breasts cook more evenly so let them sit out for 20 minutes before starting

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