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Juicy baked chicken breast with golden Parmesan crust and fresh herb garnish on a rustic plate

Melt In Your Mouth Chicken Breast Recipe (Easy & Juicy!)


  • Author: Chef Elon
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 chicken breasts 1x

Description

This easy chicken breast recipe delivers juicy, cheesy, flavor-packed results with just 10 minutes of prep. Perfect for weeknight dinners or comforting meals without the fuss.


Ingredients

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1 cup sour cream (or substitute with Greek yogurt or mayonnaise)

2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp seasoned salt

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1.5 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese (divided)

3 lbs boneless chicken breasts (trimmed of fat)


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. Lightly spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray.

3. In a medium bowl, mix sour cream, garlic powder, seasoned salt, pepper, and 1 cup Parmesan.

4. Place chicken breasts in baking dish, top with sour cream mixture.

5. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan on top.

6. Bake 25–30 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F inside.

7. Broil for 2–3 minutes to crisp and brown the top.

8. Let rest 5 minutes, then serve warm.

Notes

Use medium-thickness chicken breasts for even cooking.

Broiling at the end adds a golden cheesy crust.

Excess liquid in the pan is normal—drain if needed.

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

To reheat, bake at 350°F for 10 minutes or microwave until warm.

Not ideal for freezing due to sour cream texture changes.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
  • Category: Chicken Recipes
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
  • Calories: 280 kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg