It's a cool, rainy day in Iowa so I wanted something warm and comforting for dinner. Using what I had in the house already, I came up with this idea. Since the chicken is skinless, I can tell myself that it's healthier than other ways to prepare it, but the mayo kind of negates the low-fat idea, too, so don't eat like this every day!
SAVORY PARMESAN CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
fresh ground black pepper
dried rosemary leaves
Pat the breasts dry and place them in a large baking dish. Mix the Mayo, cheese, garlic, oregano, and dill to a fairly thick paste. Spread onto the breasts, evenly coating the top of each piece. Sprinkle with black pepper and rosemary. Bake uncovered at 350ยบ for one hour. It will be golden brown.
The mayonnaise melts into the chicken, keeping it nice and moist while the Parmesan makes a very tasty crust that almost tastes like breading. I served this with a side of pasta and marinara sauce that made me feel like I was in an Italian restaurant except I still have to do the dishes!
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