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Baked Chicken with Parmesan and Mayo

This Baked Chicken with Parmesan and Mayo features a golden, cheesy crust that delivers savory comfort in under an hour, making it a perfect weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Pound evenly for even cooking (optional)
  • 1 cup mayonnaise (or plain Greek yogurt) Yogurt = tangier, lighter crust
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese Freshly grated = best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt Adjust if using salty parmesan
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Freshly cracked = brighter taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Or 1/2 teaspoon fresh minced garlic

Method
 

Preparation
  1. First, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise (or yogurt), parmesan, seasoning salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
  3. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels so the topping sticks.
  4. Spread the mayo-cheese mixture evenly over each breast. Press a little so it adheres.
  5. Place the chicken in the dish in a single layer and slide into the oven.
Baking
  1. After about 35 minutes, the top will look golden and bubbly; edges should brown slightly.
  2. Bake another 5–10 minutes until an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part. No pink should remain.
  3. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serving
  1. Serve with a simple pasta like creamy parmesan spaghetti for an easy family meal.

Notes

Time-saver: Use pre-grated parmesan and a whisked mayo mix; it takes two minutes. Common mistake + fix: Overbaking dries chicken—check at 35 minutes and use a thermometer. Simple variation: Add 1/2 teaspoon paprika or chopped fresh parsley after baking.