Melt In Your Mouth Chicken Breast Recipe

This Melt-In-Your-Mouth Chicken Breast recipe transforms ordinary chicken breasts into a tender, flavorful dish that's sure to impress. The secret lies in a creamy sour cream and Parmesan cheese topping, seasoned with garlic powder and seasoned salt, which locks in moisture and enhances the chicken's natural flavors. Baked to perfection and finished under the broiler for a golden top, this dish is both simple to prepare and delightfully satisfying. Whether you're cooking for a family dinner or meal prepping for the week, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sour cream

• 2 teaspoons garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt

• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• 1½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided

• 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of excess fat
  
  

Directions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prepare the Baking Dish: Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

3. Make the Topping: In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, garlic powder, seasoned salt, black pepper, and 1 cup of Parmesan cheese.

4. Assemble the Dish: Place the chicken breasts evenly in the prepared baking dish. Spread the sour cream mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of Parmesan cheese over the top.

5. Bake: Roast in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

6. Broil: Switch the oven to broil and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned.

7. Serve: Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: Approximately 280 kcal

• Protein: 35g

• Fat: 12g

• Carbohydrates: 2g

• Fiber: 0.5g

• Sodium: 450mg