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If you’re looking for another way to enjoy chicken, look no further! With quick, easy prep and big flavor, this Mayo and Parmesan Chicken Bake is the answer to all your questions!
It’s one of our favorite baked chicken recipes. If you love simple chicken dinners, also check out our Creamy Swiss Chicken Bake and Bruschetta Chicken!
delish mayo parm chicken
If you’ve seen all the chicken recipes on the site you’d know chicken is my meat of choice, but I just feel like there are so many things you can do with it and it’s always so good! You can bake it, fry it, shred it, use it in soups, add it to a casserole, or just enjoy it on its own!
This recipe is for a baked chicken, and it has the most flavorful, creamy mayo and parmesan mixture on top. I was surprised how tasty it was the first time I made it!
Prep time takes under 5 minutes and then you can throw it in the oven for a while (my favorite kind of recipe).
how to make mayo parmesan chicken
Simply place chicken breasts inside a greased 9×13 pan. Mix together the mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and garlic powder, and spread over the tops of each chicken breast. Sprinkle on more Parmesan cheese, if desired, and bake for 40-45 minutes. Easy peasy!
Low fat. The recipe calls for mayonnaise but for a healthier version I like to use non-fat vanilla or plain yogurt.
More crunch. You can also add a little more crunch by adding some bread crumbs or Panko on top along with the parmesan cheese.
TIP: Easy Clean up: Line your baking pan with foil and spray with nonstick spray or with parchment paper.
Crock Pot Instructions
You can just as easily make this tasty mayo parmesan chicken in the slow cooker! Place the parmesan coated chicken in an oiled crockpot on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
How to Store + Reheat
Refrigerate this Mayo Parmesan Chicken for up to 4 days. Any longer just store them in the freezer. Individually wrap chicken breasts in waxed paper or parchment. Place into freezer bags. Remove as much air as possible from bags seal, label and freeze for up to 4 months.
To reheat: Allow the chicken to thaw in the fridge for at least 8 hours, The chicken doesn’t need to be completely thawed, but must not be frozen solid.
- Preheat the oven to 225°F
- Place the chicken pieces in a baking dish with a rack. Add ¼ -½ cup of water or chicken broth to the bottom. Place the breasts on top of the rack. You do not want the chicken to be sitting in the liquid.
- Add a tin foil tent to the top of the dish. This will help keep the chicken moist. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. (bake time will depend on how frozen the breasts still are and how hot your oven runs)
We like to pair this chicken with:
- Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
- Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes
- Baked Zucchini Fries
- Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
For more Baked Chicken recipes, check out:
Mayo Parmesan Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients
- 6 chicken breasts
- 1 cup mayonnaise or 1 cup non-fat plain or vanilla yogurt
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp lemon pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Place chicken breasts inside a greased 9×13 pan.
- In a small bowl mix mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Once well combined, spread over the tops of each chicken breast.
- Sprinkle on more Parmesan cheese if desired and bake for 40-45 minutes.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This was yummy. I added some sliced pepperocinos & a little of the juice and it was to live for.
I loved this recipe for how moist and flavorful the chicken came out, but I also loved the ease in preparing this chicken dish. I am physically disabled so I am so happy to have this recipe to add to my simple yet delicious meals to look forward to. One question: What is the best way to reheat it without drying out the leftover chicken?
What to do with the lemon pepper?
You will add it in with the rest of the spices.
covered or not?
Not covered
Do you use boneless/ skinless chicken or bone in skin . Thanks
I liked to use boneless, skinless, but really it can be whatever you like 🙂
Came out fantastic! I was practically licking the pan from the leftover browned topping extras. My fiancé loved it, too. We’ll definitely be making this again, thanks!
Absolutely delicious and so easy to make. This is top on my list of favorites!!
This was so easy and delicious!
My daughter made this while I was visiting. All of us loved it. She is married with 4 children. I will make this myself at home.
I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed the chicken!! Thanks for sharing!
So easy and so delicious! Will definitely be one on my favourite list. Can’t wait to serve this to company.. great with brown rice and any veg. Slurp!
I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe!! Thanks for sharing.
Just absolutely awesome!
Glad you think so 😉 Thank you!!
It’s delicious!!!!
Oh I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe!
I can’t believe I waited so long to try this. So quick. So delicious. It will be in my dinner rotation now. My daughter is not a big meat eater – it’s an eternal fight, especially now that she is so active in sports. She actually ate a whole piece of chicken tonight without a fight!
Hooray!! It’s always a win when the kids enjoy the meal too. So glad you found the recipe!
I love the chicken breast mayo sour cream recipe. It’s very tender and moist.. I have shared this recipe many times.
Thank you!! So glad to hear you enjoy the recipe!
Yummy!🤪
Thank you!! So glad you enjoyed it!
Easy, but incredibly delicious!!
Yay!! That’s what we are all about. Easy and tasty! So glad you enjoyed the recipe.
Great recipe, I sprinkled with Italian bread crumbs before baking.
I used minced garlic instead of garlic powder.
I went without lemon pepper because I didn’t have any.
Turned out flavorful, and juicy. A new keeper for me!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thanks for sharing what you do. I’m so happy it’s now a “keeper” for you!
This is easy and very moist and tasty
Thank you! I love it when recipes can be easy and yummy!
Love this chicken. Before the put this in the oven I sprinkle it with bread crumbs. It’s also very good this way
Oh that does sound yummy! Thanks for sharing!
Easy recipe and also delicious. Very similar to the Swiss chicken bake.
Thanks so much for trying it! I love easy and delicious and I’m so glad you felt the same about this chicken bake recipe!
My whole family loves this recipe! It’s on an almost weekly repeat at our house. Even my Mayo hating boys love it. The chicken is so tender and juicy. Definitely a family favorite ♥️
The mayo seems like a weird ingredient but it’s not at all!! It keeps the chicken so moist and gives it a delicious flavor. Yum! Yum! Yum!
I love your recipes
Awe, thank you!! I am glad you do 🙂
DO we know the carbs and sugar? I didnt see it in the nutritional inFO.
I do not, but you can find an online converter that you put the ingredients in & it will tell you 🙂
the lemon pepper really adds brightness to the dish. Yum!
Oh, my, this chicken is so good!! It’s so simple & & the ingredients go so well together!
I am always on the look out for new chicken recipes. I tried this with the non-Fat yogurt and it was so delicious. The chicken was tender and had amazing flavor!
yum! We love making this! My kids love it, too! It’s a family favorite!
This chicken dish is a favorite. So eaSy and delicious!
Made this a couple TIMEs. First time as written. Second time i crumbled Ritz crackers on top. I will make it with ritz crackers from here on out. So good and very most.
Did you bake it covered or uncovered?
Uncovered 🙂
what kind of parmesan cheese is used? shredded/grated?
I used grated 🙂 Enjoy!
Love your recipes…looking forward to trying most of them…..thanks in Alabama
My daughter and I love this. We have mace it with the mayo once and yogurt the other. Obviously the mayo was a little tastier but the yogurt was good too. Also, I think next time I will omit the salt. The cheese is already so salty.
I’m glad you like this!! And omitting the salt is a good idea if it’s already salty. 😉 Thanks for stopping by!
Is the mayonnaise chicken to be covered whilst in oven. So frustrating when it doesn’t say
No, it does not. I only add that, if it needs to be covered.
Wish i knew what temp to cook chicken.. Made it tonight and guessed….
What temp did you use?
Sorry – it is 350. 😉
It’s 350. What temp did you end up using and did you like it?
What temperature are you supposed to cook the chicken on?
This looks so yummy!!! What temperature do you put the oven on?
The use of non-fat yogurt instead of mayo is brilliant! Love how simple this recipe is. xo
My kind of recipe, quick and easy. Chicken is our meat of choice here too. Thanks!
Oh good heavens – I have had this before & it’s really delish. I should know better than to click over before lunch 🙂 Now I really want this.