Melt In Your Mouth Chicken Recipe
Melt In Your Mouth Chicken is an easy baked chicken recipe made with juicy chicken breasts, creamy parmesan topping, and simple seasonings. It’s tender, cheesy, flavorful, and perfect for a quick family dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ teaspoon salt for seasoning the chicken
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper for seasoning the chicken
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese optional
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9 inch by 13 inch baking dish.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- If the chicken breasts are thick, pound them to an even thickness or slice them in half lengthwise.
- Place the chicken in the prepared baking dish.
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt and black pepper.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Spread the creamy parmesan mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, if using.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F.
- For a golden top, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching closely.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Pound the chicken to an even thickness so it cooks evenly.
Use a meat thermometer to avoid overbaking the chicken.
Greek yogurt can be used instead of sour cream.
Add panko breadcrumbs on top for a crunchy finish.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Use a meat thermometer to avoid overbaking the chicken.
Greek yogurt can be used instead of sour cream.
Add panko breadcrumbs on top for a crunchy finish.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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