Description
This Mayo Chicken with Parmesan recipe is a simple yet flavorful baked chicken dish that features tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts coated in a creamy mixture of mayonnaise, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and spices. It bakes to juicy perfection with a golden, slightly browned cheesy topping that adds delightful texture and taste, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 thin boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ½ pounds)
- Salt and pepper for seasoning
Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise (115 grams)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided (3 ounces)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic (16 grams)
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 400ºF (204ºC). Lightly spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent the chicken from sticking.
- Pound Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness throughout to ensure they cook evenly. If the chicken breasts are very large, slice them horizontally to make thinner pieces.
- Season Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish and sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper to season.
- Make Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and ¾ cup of the grated Parmesan cheese. Add the minced garlic, ground mustard, salt, paprika, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to create a creamy, flavorful coating.
- Coat Chicken: Spoon the mayonnaise mixture evenly over each chicken breast, making sure they are well covered. Then sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup Parmesan cheese over the tops of the coated chicken breasts.
- Bake: Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF (74ºC), ensuring the chicken is cooked through and juicy.
- Broil for Browning: For a golden, slightly browned top, switch your oven to low broil and broil the chicken for 2 minutes. Keep a careful watch to prevent burning.
Notes
- Reheat leftover chicken in an air fryer for extra crispiness.
- For extra flavor, add ½ to 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning to the mayonnaise mixture.
- You can substitute half of the mayonnaise with sour cream or Greek yogurt for a different taste and creaminess.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days for best freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
