Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Ingredients
For the Creamy Garlic Parmesan Topping
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise, full-fat
- 1/4 cup sour cream, or plain Greek yogurt
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 1 1/2 pounds total
- 1 teaspoon paprika, smoked or sweet
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with the olive oil.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the mixture is creamy. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Place each chicken breast on a cutting board. Carefully slice each breast horizontally in half to create two thinner cutlets. This will result in 8 chicken cutlets total. Pat the chicken cutlets dry with paper towels.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Arrange the chicken cutlets in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Season both sides of the chicken evenly with the paprika and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Generously spoon the creamy garlic Parmesan topping over each chicken cutlet, spreading it evenly to completely cover the chicken. Ensure a thick, even layer over each piece.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F) and the topping is bubbly and golden brown. If desired, you can broil for the last 1-2 minutes for extra browning, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375
- 7
Remove the baking dish from the oven. Garnish the baked chicken with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
⏱️ 1 min
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Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Ingredients
For the Creamy Garlic Parmesan Topping
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise, full-fat
- 1/4 cup sour cream, or plain Greek yogurt
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 1 1/2 pounds total
- 1 teaspoon paprika, smoked or sweet
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with the olive oil.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the mixture is creamy. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Place each chicken breast on a cutting board. Carefully slice each breast horizontally in half to create two thinner cutlets. This will result in 8 chicken cutlets total. Pat the chicken cutlets dry with paper towels.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Arrange the chicken cutlets in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Season both sides of the chicken evenly with the paprika and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Generously spoon the creamy garlic Parmesan topping over each chicken cutlet, spreading it evenly to completely cover the chicken. Ensure a thick, even layer over each piece.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F) and the topping is bubbly and golden brown. If desired, you can broil for the last 1-2 minutes for extra browning, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375 - 7
Remove the baking dish from the oven. Garnish the baked chicken with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
⏱️ 1 min