Melt-in-your-mouth Chicken

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Main Ingredients:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)

1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)

½ cup mayonnaise (or softened cream cheese)

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Ingredients:

→ Perfect Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5-2 pounds)

02 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for searing)

→ Amazing Creamy Topping

04 - 1 cup sour cream

05 - ½ cup mayonnaise

06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

07 - 1 teaspoon onion powder

08 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

09 - ½ teaspoon salt

10 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

11 - 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

→ Optional Extras

12 - ½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese

13 - Fresh parsley or chives for garnish

14 - Red pepper flakes for heat

방향

Ingredients:

→ Perfect Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5-2 pounds)

02 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for searing)

→ Amazing Creamy Topping

04 - 1 cup sour cream

05 - ½ cup mayonnaise

06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

07 - 1 teaspoon onion powder

08 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

09 - ½ teaspoon salt

10 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

11 - 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

→ Optional Extras

12 - ½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese

13 - Fresh parsley or chives for garnish

14 - Red pepper flakes for heat

# Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. If your chicken breasts are thick, slice them horizontally or gently pound to about 1 inch thick for even cooking. Pat dry and season generously with salt and pepper.

02 - For extra flavor, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to your baking dish. If you prefer, skip this and place the seasoned chicken directly in the dish!

03 - In a bowl, mix together the sour cream, mayo, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy. This mixture is what makes the chicken so incredibly tender!

04 - Spread that gorgeous creamy mixture generously over each chicken breast - don't be shy! If you're using extra cheese, sprinkle it on top now for an even more indulgent crust.

05 - Bake for 35-40 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature. For a golden, bubbly top, broil for the last 2-3 minutes - but watch carefully so it doesn't burn!

06 - Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving - this keeps all those juices locked in. Garnish with fresh herbs and get ready for the most tender chicken of your life!