Parmesan Chicken Bake
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There are days when going to the grocery store with 2 kids (ages 5 and 3) just isn’t worth the hassle. It was getting late afternoon and I realized that I didn’t have anything ready for dinner, but that is the worst time of the day to head to the grocery store because my kids are tired and cranky. I started surfing the internet, looking for something that I had all the ingredients for at home and came across this recipe. It took only a matter of minutes to throw together and was ready to eat before my husband walked through the door from work, making me look like the best wife in the world (don’t mind the mountain of clean laundry waiting to be folded on my bed . . . ). I paired it with a big green salad and it was a quick and easy meal that I will definitely make again (the flavor was delicious!).
Parmesan Chicken Bake
Ingredients:
6 chicken breasts, thawed
1 cup light mayonnaise (or you could do 1/2 cup mayo and 1/2 cup plain yogurt)*
1/2 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, plus more for the top
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray the inside of a 9×13 glass pan. Lay the chicken inside the pan.
Mix together the remaining ingredients and spread evenly over each piece of chicken, being sure to cover all the exposed raw meat (so it doesn’t dry out.) Sprinkle on a bit more fresh Parmesan over all the chicken.
Bake for 45 minutes or until chicken is baked all the way through.
*I wouldn’t leave out the mayo completely because it adds a yummy flavor that the yogurt lacks.
Recipe adapted from My Kitchen Escapades.
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This might seem like a silly question, but what do you mean by “fresh” Parmesan cheese? Does that mean shred your self, the kind in the bag, or the kind in the green container? I feel like I should know this…I’m a pretty good cook!
You can use the kind in the bag or the kind you shred yourself . . . just not the powdered stuff that you sprinkle from a green plastic container.
Sounds yummers!
Well if 2 kids isn’t worth the hassle, then you are in for a treat with 3!! I am about to have #4 and am scared to even think about going shopping with them all!! But I am proud of you for having dinner ready when your husband gets home…I don’t ever even feel like cooking, so we are lucky if we get something around here!
Stephanie- Here’s sage advice from a Mom of 5, ages 33 – 18. Don’t EVER take them all shopping with you!!! Wait for Dad to get home first before you attempt. Then, it’s also a little breather for you. And you need it!
Prevents pandemonium, you losing your temper, public scenes, rage, temper tantrums, extra food purchases & mommy meltdowns.
Thanks, Camille! I’m adding your recipe to this weeks menu plan. Looks easy to make and easy to like!
I have the chicken in the freezer and I know my hubby will enjoy this new dish…thanks Camille!
Having all the ingredients on hand means that I will be adding this to our menu this week!
Thanks!
Yummmm – these ingredients are my go-to for spinich artichoke dip as well… How yummy would that be to add that in for the veggies???
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your site – thanks!! MichelleK – NY
Just need to buy the chicken and I will be making this! It sounds fantastic.
This recipe was featured in Krafty Cards etc.’s Recipe Round-up. View it at: http://kraftycardsetc.blogspot.com/2013/04/recipe-round-up.html. Thanks for the inspiration!
Maria
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I have bone-in chicken thighs – how would I adapt the cooking temp and time?
We’ve never used chicken thighs. I would cook them at the same temp, just watch them closely for the length of time. It probably won’t take quite as long as chicken breasts.