This Mayo Parmesan Chicken is the perfect dinner for busy weeknights. With only a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, it can be on the table in about 30 minutes.
The mayo and Parmesan cheese provide a rich, creamy flavor that everyone will love. If you love easy chicken recipes like this one, you may also enjoy this Baked Caesar Chicken recipe.
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Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Mayo
Not only is this chicken crispy on the outside and juicy in the center, but it’s also a crowd pleaser with picky eaters. I always feel good when I serve my family baked chicken because it’s low in fat, and full of nutrients such as protein and fiber.
Why I Love This Recipe
This delicious and easy-to-make recipe is the perfect dish for busy weeknights. Its creamy flavor makes it an ideal dinner solution for busy families.
- Easy to make
- Perfect for picky eaters
- Fills the house with a delicious aroma
If you are looking for another simple recipe that your kids won’t complain about eating, then give this Air Fryer Chicken Tenders recipe a try!
Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients to help you make this delicious yet simple recipe. All of these ingredients are most likely already on hand in your pantry which can save you a trip to the grocery store.
- chicken breasts – You will need fresh boneless skinless chicken breasts for this recipe.
- mayo – Pick up your favorite brand of mayonnaise to use in this dish. I prefer to use Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise.
- grated parmesan cheese – You will need to use the freshly grated parmesan cheese and not the canned stuff.
Substitutions
Chicken: Instead of chicken breasts, you could also use boneless skinless chicken thighs.
Mayo: If you are not a fan of mayo, you could also use sour cream.
Variations / Options / Add-Ins
Spicy: To give this dish a bit of a kick you could add some hot sauce, red pepper flakes, or cayenne pepper to the parmesan cheese and mayo mixture.
Seasonings: Instead of using just salt and black pepper, you could add more flavor by seasoning the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, or Italian seasoning.
Cheese: Instead of using parmesan cheese you could use shredded cheddar cheese.
Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools
The best thing about this simple recipe is that it doesn’t require much equipment at all to help you make it.
- baking dish – You will need a baking dish with edges.
How to Make Mayo Parmesan Chicken
This recipe comes together in a few simple steps, just follow the easy instructions and you’ll have a delicious dinner ready in no time!
Step 1: Preheat the oven
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Step 2: Add the chicken to the pan
Prepare chicken breasts and place in a baking dish.
Step 3: Mix the mayo and seasonings
In a small bowl, mix mayo, salt, pepper and minced garlic.
Step 4: Coat the chicken
Spread the mayo mixture on top of the chicken.
Step 5: Top the chicken with cheese
Sprinkle the parmesan cheese on top of the mayonnaise mixture.
Step 6: Bake the chicken
Cook in oven for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is golden. Serve hot with extra parmesan.
Serving Suggestions
I love to serve a chicken recipe like this with a side of Copycat Chick-fil-a Mac and Cheese and something green like this Crispy Baked Asparagus Fries recipe. If you want to stick with just one side, this carrot salad is a great choice.
Pro Tips
Here are a few tips to make sure that this chicken turns out perfectly every time that you make it.
- Be sure to cover your baking dish lightly with aluminum foil for easy clean up or spray the baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Be careful not to overcook your chicken; you don’t want it to dry out.
- If you like your cheese extra crispy, you can turn on the broiler for the last few minutes of baking time. Just keep an eye on it so that it doesn’t burn!
- This recipe is perfect for those on a low carb or keto diet.
- Use a meat thermometer to make sure that your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F in the thickest part.
- For added crunch, you could sprinkle some bread crumbs on top of the chicken before you bake it.
FAQs
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe.
This chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Reheat this chicken in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes or until heated through.
This chicken can be frozen for up to three months. Be sure to wrap it tightly with aluminum foil and thaw before reheating.
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📋 Recipe
Mayo Parmesan Chicken
Equipment
- baking dish
- Small bowl
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Prepare chicken breasts and place in a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix mayo, salt, pepper and minced garlic.
- Spread the mayo mixture on top of the chicken.
- Top with the parmesan cheese.
- Cook in oven for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is golden.
- Serve hot with extra parmesan.
Notes
- Be sure to cover your baking dish lightly with aluminum foil for easy clean up or spray the baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Be careful not to overcook your chicken; you don’t want it to dry out.
- If you like your cheese extra crispy, you can turn on the broiler for the last few minutes of baking time. Just keep an eye on it so that it doesn’t burn!
- This recipe is perfect for those on a low carb or keto diet.
- Use a meat thermometer to make sure that your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F in the thickest part.
- For added crunch, you could sprinkle some bread crumbs on top of the chicken before you bake it.
30 minutes was too long. The chicken came out dry.
I’m sorry your chicken came out dry. Maybe your oven cooks differently than mine. Next time try cooking it for less time – maybe for the same amount of time you cook other similar chicken recipes.