Melt in Your Mouth Chicken (Print-Friendly Recipe)
Tender baked chicken with a creamy yogurt-Parmesan topping finished with herbs for extra flavor.
# Ingredients List:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Topping
02 -
1 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
03 -
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Garnish
09 -
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or chives
# How to Make It:
01 -
Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking dish.
02 -
In a medium bowl, combine plain Greek yogurt or sour cream, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix until smooth.
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Place chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish, spacing them evenly.
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Spread the yogurt mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast, ensuring full coverage.
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Bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F and the topping is golden and bubbly.
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Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley or chives over the chicken before serving. Pair with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables if desired.
# Extra Information:
01 -
For extra color and flavor, use both parsley and chives to garnish just before serving.