Melt-In-Your-Mouth Chicken Breasts
Tender, juicy chicken breasts baked under a creamy Parmesan coating — simple ingredients deliver restaurant-quality results with almost no fuss. The mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt) topping seals in moisture while the cheese and seasonings form a savory, golden crust. This approachable weeknight recipe is perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or any time you want reliably tender poultry. Recipe tested and adapted by tinsuf.
Recipe details
Author: tinsuf
Cuisine: American / Comfort
Category: Main Course, Chicken
Keywords: creamy chicken, parmesan chicken, baked chicken breasts, juicy chicken
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: Approx. 55 minutes
Yield: 4 servings (4 boneless chicken breasts)
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1½–2 lb / 700–900 g total)
1 cup mayonnaise or 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (for a lighter option)
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon seasoning salt (or ½ tsp kosher salt + a pinch extra)
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Optional: 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard or 1 tsp lemon juice (for brightness)
Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley or chives
Instructions
