Description
Indulge in these juicy Baked Cheesy Chicken Breasts that are seasoned to perfection and topped with a gooey blend of mozzarella and Parmesan. This easy-to-make dish is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Cheese Topping:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika on both sides.
- Cook the chicken: Brown chicken breasts in a skillet, then set aside.
- Prepare the cheesy mixture: Combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, oregano, thyme, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Top the chicken: Spread the cheesy mixture over the chicken breasts.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Rest and garnish: Let the chicken rest, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with Italian seasoning or fresh tomatoes.
- Serve with roasted vegetables, rice, or salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
