Melt-in-Your-Mouth Chicken Parmesan
A comforting Chicken Parmesan recipe with a creamy topping and bubbling marinara, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts (1½ pounds), skinless
- 1 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry, arranging them in a single layer in your prepared dish.
- Blend the mayonnaise (or yogurt), Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in a medium bowl to form a thick, creamy paste.
- Spread the mixture evenly over each chicken breast, covering them completely.
- Bake the chicken uncovered for 30–40 minutes, until the topping is golden and the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Broil on high for 1-3 minutes for extra browning, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, swap out mayonnaise for Greek yogurt. Serve with a salad, roasted vegetables, or garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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