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Your family is going to love this melt in your mouth Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Mayo recipe. Made with just 6 simple ingredients, it’s an easy and delicious way to take your ordinary baked chicken dinner recipe to a whole new level!
Easy chicken recipes are very popular for quick meal ideas the whole family will love, but it can be really hard to find new ways to keep them interesting. That’s not a problem with this recipe. Even your pickiest eaters will be coming back for seconds!
It starts with tender, succulent and delicious chicken breasts that are coated with a mayonnaise mixture, then topped with grated parmesan cheese. The combination of the mayo and cheese gives the chicken so much flavor and moisture and when baked it creates a savory golden brown crust that’s absolutely amazing.
If your family loves chicken for dinner as much as mine, you should also check out this scrumptious Chicken Piccata recipe and these amazing Grilled Chicken Kabobs. They are both the perfect answer when you’re needing dinner ready in a snap!
💖Why We Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy dinner recipe that requires just minutes of prep work.
- Uses simple ingredients that are pantry staples.
- Perfect weeknight meal but fancy enough for dinner guests.
- Delicious recipe that really dresses up chicken breasts.
What’s Needed to Make This Parmesan Chicken Recipe
Boneless chicken breasts– we used split chicken breasts
Mayo– we used real mayonnaise, but you can use miracle whip or light mayonnaise if that’s what you have
Grated parmesan cheese-you can use the green can kind of parmesan or grate your own
Garlic– you can use freshly minced garlic or jarred minced garlic from the grocery store or even garlic powder
Kosher or sea salt and black pepper– season the chicken to taste
How To Make This Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Step 1. Place the skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of the baking dish.
Step 2. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, salt pepper and minced garlic.
Step 3. Spread the mayonnaise mixture on top of the chicken.
Step 4. Add the parmesan cheese to the top of each piece of chicken.
Step 5. Cook in oven for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is golden.
Step 6. Cook in oven for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is golden.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
This chicken dinner recipe is my favorite kind of recipe because it goes with just about any side dish. It’s awesome served with a side of pasta with marinara sauce or over a bed of fluffy mashed potatoes.
You’ll also love them served with a simple side salad or green beans and these Baked Zucchini Fries, Roasted Asparagus, or Roasted Sweet Potato Slices. You really just can’t go wrong! The flavors go with everything!
Tips For the Best Baked Chicken
- If you have really thick chicken breasts, you may want to pound them out with a meat mallet into thinner pieces so they cook a little quicker and more evenly.
- This is a great recipe for a make ahead dish. Just prepare the chicken with the mayo mixture and parmesan then cover with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge overnight.
- If the parmesan cheese begins to brown too much, loosely tent the top of the baking dish with some aluminum foil.
- Fresh chicken breasts are like a blank canvas, so to prevent them from tasting bland, you’ll want to be generous with seasonings.
How Long Do I Cook Chicken Breasts in the Oven?
How long you bake the chicken all depends on the size of the chicken. If you’re using large chicken breasts, they will take longer than smaller ones. On average you can figure on approximately 25-30 minutes baking time for boneless skinless chicken breast halves.
To ensure you don’t end up with dried out or undercooked chicken you should bake chicken until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit on a meat thermometer you’ve inserted in the thickest part of the breasts.
Are Chicken Breasts Healthy?
Chicken breasts are one of the best foods when you’re looking for low fat and low carb meal options. Not only is it a super lean source of protein, it’s also a great source of niacin, selenium, and phosphorus that can be linked to numerous health benefits. If you’d like to read more about those benefits, check out this article on healthline.com.
Mayo Parmesan Chicken Variations
- Mayo: We used 1/2 cup mayonnaise, but you can add Greek yogurt or sour cream for a little tanginess.
- Chicken: You can use chicken thighs, chicken cutlets or chicken tenders. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Cheeses: You can use several types of cheese or even a combination of cheeses. Asiago, Romano and Manchego are all great choices. If you want a gooey cheese topping, add mozzarella cheese to the top of the chicken about 5 minutes before you take it out of the oven.
- Toppings: The parmesan cheese forms a golden crust when it bakes up, but if you want to add a little extra crunch, sprinkle bread crumbs, panko bread crumbs or Italian bread crumbs in with the parmesan cheese.
- Seasonings: It’s really fun to play around with any seasonings you’d like. Add a little lemon pepper or Italian seasoning to the creamy mayo mixture. If you like a little added heat, you can add a pinch cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce to the mayo.
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Parmesan Crusted Chicken With Mayo
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees, then lace the skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of the baking dish.4 medium chicken breasts
- In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, salt pepper and minced garlic.1/2 cup mayo, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 2-3 cloves garlic
- Spread the mayonnaise mixture on top of the chicken.
- Add the parmesan cheese to the top of each piece of chicken.1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Cook in oven for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is golden.
Notes
- If you have really thick chicken breasts, you may want to pound them out with a meat mallet into thinner pieces so they cook a little quicker and more evenly.
- If the parmesan cheese begins to brown too much, loosely tent the top of the baking dish with some aluminum foil.
