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.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Rest Time5

Total Time45

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chicken With Mayo and Parmesan Recipe

Servings:

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 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.

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