Description
Tender chicken breasts coated in a creamy, savory mixture and baked to perfection—the ideal weeknight dinner or a delightful meal to impress guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (1 oz) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine the Italian dressing mix, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, yogurt, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well until fully combined.
- Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
- Evenly spread the mixture over each chicken breast, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Tip: Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness for even cooking.
- Variation: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: chicken, baked chicken, easy chicken recipe, weeknight dinner, parmesan chicken, italian dressing
