Description
Succulent melt in your mouth chicken bake merges Mediterranean herbs with tender chicken breasts in a creamy sauce. Savory ingredients blend perfectly, promising a delightful dinner that brings comfort and flavor to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375F (190C) and lightly coating a baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Create a creamy seasoning blend by whisking mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Arrange chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are not overlapping.
- Generously coat the top of each chicken breast with the prepared mayonnaise mixture, using a spatula to spread evenly and create a uniform layer.
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and cook for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165F (74C) and develops a golden, bubbling surface.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 3-5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and added flavor before serving hot.
Notes
- Perfectly seal in moisture by using full-fat mayonnaise, creating an ultra-tender chicken texture that prevents dryness.
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-packed version that maintains creamy coating and reduces overall calories.
- Select uniform-sized chicken breasts to ensure even cooking and consistent golden-brown topping across all pieces.
- Enhance flavor complexity by using freshly grated Parmesan instead of pre-packaged cheese, which delivers more robust and authentic taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 417 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg