Creamy Baked Parmesan Chicken
This Creamy Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe wins over kids and adults with a crispy, chewy coating and delicious, cheesy flavor. This mayo parmesan chicken is easy to make with very little prep work. Perfect for a busy weeknight.
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This is a keto parmesan crusted chicken with mayo with no flour or panko breadcrumbs. It is excellent for a low-carb, high protein diet. Other keto faves include this Creamy Chicken Broccoli Bake and these Zucchini Tuna Melts.
IN THIS POST: Everything you need to make Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Ingredients
- boneless skinless chicken breasts
- onions – sliced thin
- mayo – have you tried homemade mayonnaise?
- parmesan cheese – this makes your delicious crust!
- garlic powder
- salt + pepper
Instructions for this recipe
First, preheat the oven and grease an oven-proof casserole dish. You can use melted butter and olive oil or cooking spray.
Second, place the breasts in the dish in a single layer and season with a few pinches of sea salt and a couple of grinds of fresh pepper. Set this aside.
Next, make the mixture for the parmesan crust.
Then, in a shallow bowl mix together the onions, mayo, parmesan cheese, and garlic powder.
Next, add an even dollop of the cheese mixture to each chicken breast and spread it evenly to fully cover the surface of the chicken.
Finally, place the pan in the oven and bake until the chicken is golden brown, about 45 minutes.
You can also use a meat thermometer to ensure it is fully cooked.
Another great recipe is this Mayonnaise Roasted Turkey! It is the same idea but using the whole bird and a great way to ensure a juicy turkey.
FAQs, Tips, and Substitutions
- What is Parmesan crusted chicken made of? As mentioned above, our parm crusted chicken is made without panko bread crumbs and only requires onions, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, and garlic powder.
- Use an instant read thermometer to check the temperature of the chicken to ensure it is cooked thoroughly to 165 degrees F.
- Garnish with chopped parsley for some color.
- Serve with Butternut Squash Noodles, Herbed Rice, or mashed potatoes. It is also lovely paired with salads like a Caesar salad or Broccoli Salad.
- Substitute the full chicken breasts with thinner chicken cutlets for quicker cooking time.
- Swap out the mayo for natural Greek yogurt for a lightened-up version.
More chicken recipes
- Maple Dijon Chicken
- Healthy Sweet and Sour Chicken
- Lemon Garlic Chicken
- Street Tacos
- Chicken Bean Soup
- Baked Chicken Wings – Crispy and Easy to Make
**This recipe was originally posted on July 5, 2016, updated on June 27, 2019, and updated again on December 13, 2022.**
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Parmesan Crusted Chicken – Oven Baked Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup thinly sliced onions
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 and grease an 8×8 oven-proof casserole dish – I use an avocado spray. Place the chicken breasts in the dish and season with sea salt and fresh pepper. Set aside.
- In a small bowl mix together the onions, mayo, parmesan cheese, and garlic powder.
- Spoon a dollop of the cheese mixture onto each chicken breast and spread it evenly to fully cover the surface of the chicken.
- Place in the oven and bake for 45 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through to 165°F.
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Notes
- Use an instant read thermometer to check the temperature of the chicken to ensure it is cooked thoroughly to 165 degrees F.
- Garnish with chopped parsley for some color.
- Serve with Butternut Squash Noodles, Herbed Rice, or mashed potatoes. It is also lovely paired with salads like a Caesar salad or Broccoli Salad.
- Substitute the full chicken breasts with thinner chicken cutlets for quicker cooking time.
- Swap out the mayo for natural Greek yogurt for a lightened-up version.
