Tender Italian Baked Chicken

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Try this Italian baked chicken recipe for moist, flavorful results in just 30 minutes.

Submitted by Barb Eisel
Updated on June 5, 2024
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Tender Italian Baked Chicken served with ketchup and salad on a plate
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup mayonnaise

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ¾ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Tender Italian Baked Chicken ingredients on a counter

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  2. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

  3. Mix mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder together in a bowl.

    Mayonnaise mixture in a glass bowl

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  4. Place bread crumbs in a separate bowl. Dip each chicken breast into the mayonnaise mixture, then into the bread crumbs to coat

    Chicken tenders in a mayo mixture in a glass bowl and in a breadcrumb mixture in glass bowl

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  5. Arrange breaded chicken on a baking sheet.

    Breaded chicken tenders on a parchment paper lined baking sheet

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  6. Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the coating is golden brown, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

    Tender Italian Baked Chicken on a parchment paper lined baking sheet

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  7. Serve hot and enjoy!

    Tender Italian Baked Chicken served with ketchup and salad on a plate

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Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading ingredients. The actual amount of breading consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

554 Calories
40g Fat
17g Carbs
32g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 554
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 40g 51%
Saturated Fat 7g 37%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 768mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 32g 64%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 156mg 12%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 225mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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