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Sliced melt in your mouth chicken on a plate with mashed potatoes and broccoli.
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Melt In Your Mouth Chicken

Incredibly easy to make, this baked chicken dish is perfect to serve with all of your favorite sides any night of the week!
Course Entrees
Cuisine American
Keyword baked chicken, chicken breast, melt in your mouth chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 496kcal
Author Wendie

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
  • In a small bowl mix the mayonnaise, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes and mix until combined.
  • Place the chicken breasts into a baking dish, spread the mayo mixture on top of the chicken breasts and sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese on top.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes or until an internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
  • Let rest 10 minutes, then slice and serve.

Notes

  • Make sure your chicken breasts are all the same size and thickness so they cook evenly.
  • Chicken thighs can also be used.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 496kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 1070mg | Potassium: 606mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 216mg | Iron: 1mg
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