Mayonnaise Parmesan Chicken Recipe

This mayo parmesan chicken is a moist and flavorful dish made with just a handful of simple ingredients. It is the perfect easy weeknight meal that the whole family loves!

The first time I ever heard of mayonnaise chicken I thought it sounded a little bit crazy but then I tried it! The result is juicy flavorful chicken that goes beautifully with any side dish! The addition of parmesan cheese on top of the chicken adds a delicious salty flavor and a lovely golden brown! This is the best chicken recipe for busy weeknights or for a tasty dinner party main dish!

These mayo and parmesan crusted chicken breasts are perfect for busy weeknights. They require very little prep time and only use a handful of ingredients that can be found in any grocery store! This easy recipe is the perfect chicken dinner to whip up with ingredients you probably have on hand! It is great for those nights where you don’t have a ton of time to get dinner on the table but want to serve up a family favorite!

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FAQ & Tips for this Parmesan Mayonnaise Chicken Recipe

What to serve with this chicken-

It is easy to make this parmesan crusted chicken recipe into a complete meal by adding a simple steamed vegetable, a side salad, or you favorite side dish! I like to serve it with noodles or rice and a veggie like steamed broccoli. I keep it simple so that it is super easy. This dish is versatile so it pairs well with most side dishes or is great chopped on top of a salad for an easy dinner.

Bread crumbs & other variations-

I made this mayo parmesan chicken without bread crumbs but they are a great addition if you’d like a little crunch. You can mix up about 1/2 a cup panko breadcrumbs or Italian bread crumbs with a little bit of melted butter (1-2 tbsp) and garlic powder to create a delicious crunchy topping. Just mix it up and sprinkle bread crumbs across the parmesan cheese before baking. For a low carb alternative grind up pork rinds and use them in place of the bread crumbs to add crunch without adding carbs!

You can also add additional seasonings to the mayo mixture if you’d like. Italian seasoning makes a great addition, sometimes I add a little onion powder or even some smoked paprika to change it up. Don’t be hesitant to add your favorite seasonings and see how it turns out this recipe is a great base for a lot of variation.

Can I use chicken thighs?

Absolutely. If you prefer boneless skinless chicken thighs to chicken breasts you can use them! Chicken thighs have more fat so you may have excess grease in your baking pan to drain off after baking. Also boneless chicken thighs are generally thinner than breasts so the cooking time will vary, make sure to keep an eye on it as your chicken bakes so it doesn’t dry out!

How to store this chicken-

This chicken keeps well so it is great for meal prep, or to have delicious leftovers. Store leftover chicken refrigerated in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap.

Can I use Miracle Whip

I prefer this chicken dish made with real mayonnaise but if you prefer Miracle Whip you can use it instead. Make sure whether you are using creamy mayo or salad dressing make sure to use full fat and not light mayo. The fat of the mayonnaise helps keep chicken moist and delicious.

What is the best parmesan cheese to use?

For the parmesan topping you can use freshly grated parmesan or the grated kind that comes in a shaker. Fresh shredded parmesan will melt and create a creamier topping while the grated kind tends to create more of a browned crispy topping.

Here are the ingredients for this Mayo Parmesan Chicken

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 3 chicken breasts)

1/2 cup mayo

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

2-3 cloves garlic minced

Here’s how to make this Parmesan Mayo Chicken Recipe

Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees lightly spray the bottom of a baking dish with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.

To prepare the chicken breasts trim and butterfly them or pound them flat and place chicken breasts in a baking dish. if you’re not familiar with how to butterfly a chicken breast check out this video

Next in a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, salt, pepper and minced garlic together until well blended.

Then spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly on top of each chicken breast.

Sprinkle the parmesan cheese evenly across the top of the mayo covered chicken

Cook in oven for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is golden. They’re done when the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 when taken with a meat thermometer in the thickest part of the breast.

Serve immediately while still hot, sprinkle with additional parmesan if desired.

Parmesan Mayo Chicken

This mayo parmesan chicken is a moist and flavorful dish made with just a handful of simple ingredients. It is the perfect easy weeknight meal that the whole family loves!

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Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 430kcal

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup mayo
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2-3 cloves garlic minced

Instructions

• Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees lightly spray the bottom of a baking dish with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
• Trim and butterfly or pound chicken breasts flat and place chicken breasts in a baking dish.
• Next in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, salt, pepper and minced garlic together until well blended.
• Then spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly on top of the chicken.
• Sprinkle the parmesan cheese evenly across the top of the mayo covered chicken
• Cook in oven for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is golden. The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165 when taken with a meat thermometer in the thickest part of the breast.
• Serve immediately while still hot, sprinkle with additional parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 775mg

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