Melt In Your Mouth Chicken
A tender, juicy baked chicken recipe with a creamy, flavorful coating that literally melts in your mouth. Simple ingredients and easy preparation make this a family favorite.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup crushed butter crackers (such as Ritz)
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix together sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Spoon the sour cream mixture evenly over each chicken breast, coating completely.
- In a separate bowl, combine crushed crackers, Parmesan cheese, and melted butter. Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the coated chicken breasts.
- Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F) and topping is golden brown.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
For best results, use full-fat sour cream and mayonnaise. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.