Melt-In-Your-Mouth Chicken
Tender chicken breasts topped with a creamy Parmesan-smoked paprika blend, baked until golden and juicy—a comforting, family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1.5–2 lb)
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 Tbsp olive oil optional, for searing
Creamy Topping:
- 1 cup sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt
- ½ cup mayonnaise or softened cream cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika or paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Optional Extras:
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar
- Chopped parsley or chives
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Grease a baking dish. Slice or pound chicken to 1″ thickness. Pat dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat, 2–3 minutes per side. Transfer to dish. (Skip if you prefer.)
- Mix sour cream, mayo, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and Parmesan in a bowl. Too thick? Add 1 tbsp milk.
- Spread topping over chicken. Add mozzarella if using. Bake 35–40 minutes, until internal temp is 165 °F and top is golden.
- Broil 2–3 minutes for extra color. Watch carefully.
- Let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley or chives. Add red pepper flakes if desired.