Description
Golden Baked Provolone Chicken is a delightful family dinner recipe that features tender chicken breasts topped with a golden, cheesy crust. This easy baked chicken dish is perfect for a comforting meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Topping:
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Chicken: Place chicken breasts in the baking dish. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt) with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread this mixture over the chicken.
- Make the Topping: In another bowl, combine provolone, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and olive oil. Sprinkle this mixture over the chicken.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the topping is golden and bubbling. Broil for extra crispiness if desired. Let rest before serving, garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a side salad.
- Substitute provolone with mozzarella or Swiss for a different flavor.
- This recipe also works well with chicken thighs—adjust cook time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
