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Close-up of a juicy piece of Melt in Your Mouth Chicken covered in browned, melted cheese and herbs.

Melt in Your Mouth Chicken

This recipe produces tender chicken breasts coated in a creamy Parmesan topping that bakes to a golden brown.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 halves
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Topping
  • 1 cup full-fat mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 boneless chicken halves

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Set your oven to preheat at 375°F (190°C).
  2. Arrange the boneless chicken halves in a baking dish, spacing them evenly without overlapping.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, salt, ground black pepper, and garlic powder until the mixture is consistent.
  4. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to coat the chicken halves evenly with the mayonnaise and Parmesan mixture.
  5. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 45 minutes. Check that the chicken is cooked through and the topping is golden brown. Confirm the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) with a meat thermometer.

Notes

The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the topping is golden brown.

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