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Melt In Your Mouth Chicken Breast Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds –2boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • cup ½mayonnaise
  • cup ½grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • teaspoon ½seasoning salt
  • teaspoon ¼black pepper
  • Optional: paprika parsley, lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Get the Oven Ready Preheat your oven to 375°F. This moderate heat cooks the chicken evenly without drying it out.
  2. Prep the Chicken Place chicken breasts in a lightly greased baking dish in a single layer. If any pieces are very thick, slice them horizontally. Even thickness matters more than you think.
  3. Mix the Creamy Topping In a bowl, stir together: Mayonnaise Parmesan cheese Garlic powder Seasoning salt Black pepper You want a thick, spreadable mixture—not runny, not stiff.
  4. Coat Generously (But Not Excessively) Spread the mixture evenly over each chicken breast. Cover the top fully, but don’t pile it on. Too much can feel heavy.
  5. Bake Until Just Done Bake uncovered for 30–40 minutes, depending on thickness. The internal temperature should hit 165°F at the thickest point.
  6. Optional Golden Finish If you like a lightly browned top, switch the oven to broil for 2–3 minutes at the end. Keep an eye on it—Parmesan browns fast.
  7. Rest Briefly Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. This keeps the juices where they belong.