Easy Peasy Cheesy Mayo Chicken is quick and easy to make and is sure to become a family favorite. It’s moist, flavorful and melt-in-your-mouth tender using one simple trick!
I like to throw around the words “quick and easy” in describing a lot of my recipes but, sometimes, I forget to take into account that “quick and easy” is subjective. A dish which pulls together in a breeze for someone who’s been cooking for years may take a bit more work for someone who has just started their cooking journey.
This baked chicken with mayo, however, is the real deal. It’s the epitome of quick and easy!
How to Make Easy Cheesy Mayo Chicken
Making this mayo chicken can’t get any simpler or quicker than 3 easy steps!
- In a bowl, combine the cheese, garlic powder, and herbs together until well-blended.
- Slather the cheese-mayo mixture on boneless chicken breasts.
- Bake in a 400 F oven to golden perfection!
Seriously, the hardest part is trying to refrain from opening the oven to take a peek! Just make sure to pound the chicken to a uniform thickness to ensure even cooking and you’re all set for a dinner meal that’s full on flavor!
I’ve used mayo as topping from salmon, tilapia to chicken and always with spectacular results. Believe me, once you try this simple trick, it will definitely become your favorite method for baking meat and seafood, too. You will be hard-pressed to overcook and dry out anything in the oven again!
The mayo creates a delicious crust which keeps the meat melt-in-your-mouth tender while caramelizing into a golden, creamy mess. With every bite a delightful combination of succulent chicken and cheesy topping, this easy peasy cheesy chicken dish makes a dinner meal the whole family is sure to love.
Watch the Video and See How Easy this Baked Chicken with Mayo is to Make:
Easy Peasy Cheesy Mayo Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 (4-ounces each) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- pepper to taste
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Place chicken between two sheets of plastic film. Starting from the thickest part, pound the chicken with a meat mallet to flatten. Season with pepper to taste.
- Arrange in a single layer on a lightly greased baking sheet or oven-safe baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Spoon the mixture over chicken fillets, spreading to cover the surface completely.
- Bake in a 400 F oven on middle rack for about 20 minutes or until thermometer inserted reads 165 F. If topping is browning too much before chicken is cooked through, loosely tent with foil.
- Remove from heat and allow to rest for about 3 to 5 minutes before slicing. Serve hot.
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Made this last night. My husband and I loved this recipe. I used chicken thighs instead of breasts, and it was scrumptious! Will definitely make this again!
This is hands-down the best easiest chicken recipe in the world. Everyone in my family always beg for it at all events, so it’s a big success even when it comes to old-fashioned cooks. Just make sure to make it a little crispy on the top and it’s good to go;)
Thank you so much for the feedback Yes, I agree. It’s the best easiest chicken recipe ever 🙂 Happy cooking!
Just made this tonight for husband and 2 full grown boys. OMG it was a huge success!!! Definitely one recipe we will make more often!! Thank you for sharing!!!!
Just made this and it was amazing! I wasn’t sure about the mayo thing because I’m not a huge fan of it but it doesn’t keep the same flavor and the chicken was so moist. Just delicious! Thank you.
Great recipe. I added a coating of parmigiana cheese about 15 minutes into cooking
My husband at 73 has gotten so picky but loves chicken I made this tonight he loved it. Now he wanted to nick pick about what all was in it I told him I would not make it again if he didn’t hush. So now he wants to know when I am making it again. Lol
Do you put foil over this while it is baking?
Hi Jennifer,
No need to cover with foil. 🙂
Good recipe! You make such a great point at the beginning of your post about how subjective the idea of “easy” is depending on the context. I just had this conversation with a tech the other day who was using words like “it’s simple” and “that’s so easy.” I gently explained to him that it might be easy for him, but not for others. Words matter 🙂
Fantastic. It was quick and it was easy. Just as the title suggests
Thanks for the feedback, Tina. I am glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
This chicken recipe is so good! My neighbor wanted the recipe. I did try it another time with Miracle Whip because I didn’t have Mayo and my husband usually prefers it to Mayo. Huge mistake! Only works with Mayo. Too tangy with Miracle Whip. Works great as it is! We love the recipe just like it is! Thank you!
Thank you so much, Heydy, for your feedback. I am glad your family enjoyed the recipe. This is one of our favorites at home, too. So easy to make and so good 🙂
I put it in for the right time, and temperature. 20 minutes has passed, and it’s still pink! Added 15 more minutes to start off. Hopefully, it will be done my then, everything else I made for dinner was done at the 20 minute mark…
I am sorry if the chicken breasts didn’t cook on time for your dinner meal. Please note that variations in oven temp and the thickness of the chicken can affect cook times. The time provided as an approximation of what worked for me and as the recipe states, 20 minutes or until thermometer inserted reads 165 F.
My first attempt is in the oven right now. I halved it because I’m just using 2 chicken breasts. I’m a little nervous because my bf is not a mayo fan but I’m wondering if I can sneak it past him…! Thanks for sharing!
Let me know how he liked it! 🙂
One of my sons is allergic to eggs, so he can’t have the mayo. Whenever a recipe calls for mayo I substitute with plain yogurt. This looks really good; anything with cheese is usually a winner with my oldest son. I think I will be trying it this week. 😀
Yes, yogurt sounds like a good substitute. Thanks for the tip, Lisa 🙂
I just made this for my parents. I didn’t think they would like it, but they did. They loved it! My Dad told me to give the recipe to my mom. I’m so happy that they loved the meal I made them. I searved it with a zucchini and tomato bake and rice pilaf. Also, I made the chicken with an Italian cheese blend and it was so good! I can’t wait to make this recipe for my boyfriend. Thank you!!
Thank you so much, Annie, for the feedback. I am glad to hear your Dad enjoyed it. Any type of melty cheese is really good with this recipe and Italian cheese blend sounds delicious 🙂
OMG this looks so epic I could almost reach into the picture! hahah Thanks for the awesome recipe.
This looks delicious and moist too. I am definitely adding it to my menu for the next week.
The chicken is really very moist and tender. I hope you try it 🙂
Easy recipes are my go to for a faster cook dinner with main ingredients like chicken. We all know chicken can take a while to prepare…
Uff this looks so delicious! Perfect for a week day meal
I love easy recipes like these! By the way, what side goes well with this?
I like to serve it with steamed rice or mashed potatoes. 🙂
This is so deli! I want it now 🙂
This looks so great. i love anything with a lot of cheese and this looks like it is it. yum
Cheese makes everything better. 🙂
This looks and sounds so delicious. We love chicken more than just about anything. I can’t wait to try your recipe and see how well we all love it.
You are so nice to share such recipe. It is so easy to follow! I am so excited to cook this.
This recipe sounds an easy one. I would love to make one for my wife, hope she likes it.
Oooh I’m hungry now! I should make this for my husband – he would love this!!
This sounds perfect for topping a salad. I bet the mayonnaise makes it so moist and delicious.
Yes, mayonnaise does a pretty good job keeping meat extra moist. I love to use it on fish, too!
Totally pinned this! I love cooking chicken and love finding new and delicious ways to make it!
I love your chicken recipe, it is so easy to make. I will make one for today’s dinner.
I love this recipe, so easy. We love eating chicken at home and I’m glad I came across.
I love to see recipe post because I have the chance for trying out new recipes. I love this one, looks really yummy.
Good thing I have all the ingredients in the list. Your post sounds so tempting!
Oh my gosh! This looks like such a yummy family dinner meal!
You had me at “easy-peasy.” And my husband at “cheesy.” He loves anything with cheese. I’ll be trying this one!
This looks simply delicious and easy! I love how juicy the chicken looks!
Oh yum. Chicken and cheese are the perfect pairing.
This sounds so yummy!!! And easy – I’m definitely going to have to try it!
This is absolutely looks delicious! I need to try this for our dinner
I’ve made something similar before for the hubs and kids, and they loved it. So simple but keeps chicken moist and juicy.
My Son Just went Yummmmm as he passed by. He is dragging me off to the shop to Get some cheese so..its on he menu 🙂 Thanks for sharing recipe!
cheese + chicken + easy = my kind of meal. We eat a ton of chicken at my house so I’m always looking for ways to jazz things up. This is an awesome recipe to add to the arsenal.
I have tried this before and this comes so tasty.great for a special dinnern
This recipe looks very easy. I think it would appeal to kids too!
This chicken dish looks so delicious! I love trying out new seasonings and flavors with chicken as it is a favorite in our family.
I’ve made this same recipe in the past but substitute mayonnaise for Greek yogurt! I love how easy it is, how moist the chicken is, and it’s always a family favorite!
This looks incredibly delicious, my mouth is watering right now…I’ll try doing this recipe tomorrow!
Easy Peazy sounds awesome to me! I’ve always wanted to try a mayo crust.
Oh my gosh, yum. Chicken and cheese are like my jam. Trying this!
I love how cute that recipe name sounds! The actual food is just simply a success for my appetite, I really like how tender it looks.
Very nice recipe to prepare chicken. Booked mark it! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
I don’t think there’s a recipe that easier than this! I love cooking with chicken because it goes so well with many ingredients. Thanks for this awesome and easy recipe.
I love chicken and this recipe looks so good! I would love to try this recipe today!!
Great point, cooking is always pulling teeth with me, so quick and easy has to really mean it.
Looks so tender and irresistible. I’ve used a simple mix of mayo and garlic on swordfish before grilling and it has a magical effect – so tender! I’ve never hear of this trick for chicken but I will definitely give it a try – so easy!! Thanks Lalaine.
I’m all about the simple chicken recipes. It’s nice to have quick options on those nights you don’t really feel like cooking, or have had a busy day.
I am all for easy peasy. I also like chicken a lot so this is definitely for me.
I think I am going to try this! It really looks easy peasy! Thank you for this….
I love easy peasy cooking. This word be easy to make for dinner on a busy day.
These are the type of recipes that I like: easy and delicious. It looks really good to me.
That looks yummy and easy! My mom always puts mayo on chicken so make it softer 🙂
This chicken looks delicious. I really need to try this recipe.
This looks really good. I bet it would make excellent chicken fingers.
This looks very easy to make.My kids love chicken and mayo so I will be trying this out.
Looks SO delicious! And I love that it’s easy to make. Thanks for sharing 🙂
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I had to look twice at the chicken after reading the recipe. I cannot believe that this is skinless chicken. The mixture looks just like skin. My family would love the coating you created. I will definitely have to store this idea for future use.
I’m trying this tonight! my kids are going to love it.
Love a recipe with only a few ingredients but lots of flavor.
I’ve always heard about that mayo trick, but never tried it. You’re right though — that chicken looks moist and tender – and that’s hard to do with a boneless skinless breast! I’m impressed!
I’m all for cheese! Delicious chicken..
This sounds like the sort of dish my husband would love! Plus you’ve made it sound so easy.
I’ll definitely try this out! Never thought to use mayo! Your chicken does look delicious!
What an easy weeknight recipe. Perfect for those busy, late evenings.
I was just sitting here asking hubby what he wanted for dinner and he replied chicken. Now I know how I will fix it. Looks yummy and I know the mayo will make it moist.
That sounds delicious. I can;t wait to try it.
Hello Robin
I hope you do. It’s so good, you won’t believe how easy it is to make. 🙂