Chicken With Mayo and Parmesan
This chicken with mayo and parmesan combines juicy chicken breasts with a creamy mayonnaise and parmesan topping, finished with a golden, crispy breadcrumb crust. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s an easy recipe perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners.
Servings: 4
Calories: 643kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally (2 large or 3 medium size)
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise, I used Kraft brand
- ⅔ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- ⅔ cup plain panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
Garnish
- 2 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pat both sides of the chicken breasts with paper towels. This is to remove excess moisture, which helps the mayonnaise mixture adhere better and ensures even cooking.
- Lay the chicken breast in the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Add to a medium size mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ½ cup of the freshly grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, onion powder, kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper until smooth.
- Spoon and spread the mayonnaise mixture over the chicken breast.
- Add the plain panko bread crumbs, the remaining Parmesan cheese and melted butter to a small bowl, and stir until the crumbs are completely coated.
- Sprinkle the buttered panko crumbs over the mayonnaise mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the buttered bread crumbs are golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and garnish with the 2 teaspoons of chopped fresh parsley before serving. Allow the chicken to rest for about 5 minutes before serving. (Allowing the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving helps the juices redistribute, making the chicken more tender and flavorful)
Notes
- To ensure the cooked chicken has reached 165°F, use an internal meat thermometer. If you do not have the meat thermometer, check to make sure the juices of the chicken run clear.
- You can substitute Italian panko bread crumbs for the plain panko bread crumbs.
- An extra teaspoon of minced garlic can be added to the mayonnaise mixture if you like a stronger garlic flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 643kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 1194mg | Potassium: 716mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 2mg
