Here’s a super simple, wildly popular recipe: Melt-In-Your-Mouth Chicken Breast. It’s creamy, tender, and packed with flavor — perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with minimal effort.
🍗 Melt-In-Your-Mouth Chicken Breast
🕒 Total Time: ~35 minutes
Servings: 4
🧾 Ingredients:
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
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1 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
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½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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Optional garnish: chopped parsley, fresh thyme, or chives
🥄 Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Make the topping:
In a bowl, combine:
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Mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
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Parmesan
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Garlic powder
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Onion powder
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Paprika
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Salt & pepper
3. Prep the chicken:
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Place chicken breasts in the prepared dish.
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Spread the mayo-Parmesan mixture evenly over each breast, coating the top completely.
4. Bake:
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Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the top is golden and bubbly.
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Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end for a browned crust.
5. Rest & serve:
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Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Garnish if desired, and serve with rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.
💡 Variations:
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Spicy: Add a dash of cayenne or hot sauce to the mayo mixture.
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Herbed: Mix in dried basil, Italian seasoning, or thyme.
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Cheesy: Add shredded mozzarella or Swiss on top during the last 5 minutes.