Description
Melt in Your Mouth Chicken Breasts promise pure culinary comfort with tender, juicy meat seasoned to perfection. Creamy ranch and parmesan create a luxurious coating that makes dinner feel like a warm embrace you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup (237 ml) mayonnaise
- ½ cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese, shredded
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) salt
- ½ teaspoon (1 g) black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (3 g) minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon (3 g) garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure consistent heat distribution for optimal chicken cooking.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, ground black pepper, minced garlic, and garlic powder. Whisk the ingredients until you achieve a smooth, uniform mixture.
- Coat a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray to prevent chicken from adhering to the surface.
- Arrange 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a single layer within the prepared baking dish.
- Evenly spread the Parmesan-mayonnaise mixture over each chicken breast, completely covering the surface to lock in moisture and enhance flavor.
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 40-45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when checked with a meat thermometer.
- Look for a golden-brown crust as an indicator of doneness and caramelized flavors.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to rest for 5-7 minutes, which helps redistribute the juices and maintain tenderness.
- Serve the chicken warm, accompanied by a fresh salad or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.
Notes
- Elevate your weeknight dinner with this foolproof chicken recipe that transforms ordinary breasts into a succulent, flavor-packed masterpiece.
- Creamy Parmesan coating acts like a protective delicious armor, sealing in moisture and creating an irresistibly golden exterior.
- Minimal prep time means you’ll spend less than 10 minutes assembling this dish, perfect for busy home cooks craving restaurant-quality results.
- Versatile recipe allows simple ingredient swaps like using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise or adding herbs for personalized flavor profiles.
- Leftover chicken stores beautifully in sealed containers for up to 3 days, making meal planning and lunch prep a breeze.
- Pro tip: Let chicken rest after cooking to allow juices to redistribute, ensuring each bite remains incredibly tender and juicy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 130mg