Description
Crispy golden baked provolone chicken brings Mediterranean sunshine to your dinner plate. Melted cheese, tender chicken, and herbal notes create a simple yet elegant meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cheese:
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- 3/4 cup (85 grams) shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Sauce:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare the cooking vessel by coating a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray and heating the oven to 375°F (190°C), ensuring an ideal cooking environment.
- Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer within the prepared dish, creating an even surface for seasoning and cooking.
- Create a flavor-enhancing spice blend by mixing salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning, then generously sprinkle over each chicken breast to infuse depth and complexity.
- Layer two provolone cheese slices atop each chicken breast, completely covering the protein and creating a rich, melty foundation.
- Craft a luxurious creamy topping by whisking mayonnaise, sour cream, and Parmesan cheese until smooth and well-integrated, providing a decadent texture and tangy flavor profile.
- Carefully spread the creamy mixture over the cheese-covered chicken, ensuring complete and even coverage for maximum flavor distribution.
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and roast for 45-60 minutes, monitoring until the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the topping transforms into a golden, bubbling crust.
- Allow the dish to rest briefly after removing from the oven, letting the flavors settle and the proteins relax before serving, which enhances overall taste and texture.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure even cooking and maximum flavor infusion.
- Pat chicken breasts dry before seasoning to help spices adhere better and create a crispier exterior.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat mayonnaise with Greek yogurt to reduce calories while maintaining creamy texture.
- Customize seasoning blend by adding red pepper flakes or smoked paprika for extra kick and depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-60 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg