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Close-up of creamy baked chicken breast topped with herbs and golden crust, a cozy baked chicken dinner.

Creamy Melt in Your Mouth Chicken – Quick Weeknight Dinner Idea


  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This baked chicken recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken coated in a creamy topping that melts in your mouth. Perfect for busy evenings, it comes together with minimal prep and pantry staples.


Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about lbs)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or chives

  • Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.

    2. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper and paprika.

    3. Pat chicken breasts dry and arrange in the baking dish.

    4. Spread the creamy mixture evenly over each breast.

    5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F (74°C).

    6. For a darker crust, broil 2 to 3 minutes while watching closely.

    7. Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley or chives and serve.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Category: dinner
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
    • Calories: 350
    • Sugar: 1
    • Sodium: 600
    • Fat: 20
    • Saturated Fat: 5
    • Unsaturated Fat: 10
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 5
    • Fiber: 0
    • Protein: 30
    • Cholesterol: 100

    Keywords: creamy chicken, baked chicken, weeknight dinner, easy chicken, melt in mouth, meal prep, family dinner, quick dinner, comfort food