Description
This creamy and flavorful Mayo Chicken with Parmesan recipe features tender, thin chicken breasts coated in a luscious mixture of mayonnaise, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, then baked to juicy perfection with a golden, cheesy crust. It’s an easy and quick dinner option that delivers comforting flavors and can be easily customized with seasonings.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 thin boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ½ pounds)
- Salt and pepper for seasoning
Mayo-Parmesan Mixture
- 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: Preheat your oven to 400ºF and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness to ensure uniform cooking. If needed, slice larger chicken breasts horizontally to create thinner cutlets.
- Season Chicken: Place the chicken evenly in the prepared baking dish and season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
- Mix Mayo-Parmesan Topping: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ¾ cup of the grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, ground mustard, salt, paprika, and black pepper. Stir well until fully incorporated.
- Apply Topping: Evenly spoon the mayonnaise mixture over the chicken breasts, covering each piece completely. Then, sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake Chicken: Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF and the chicken is cooked through.
- Broil for Browning: To achieve a nicely browned and slightly crisp top, switch the oven to the broiler setting on low and broil the chicken for about 2 minutes. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
Notes
- Reheat leftovers in an air fryer to restore crispiness and texture.
- For added flavor, mix ½ to 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning into the mayo mixture.
- You can substitute half of the mayonnaise with sour cream or Greek yogurt for a tangier topping.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked safely to 165ºF internal temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with topping
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
