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!
If you’re looking for an easy dinner with big flavor, this baked chicken with mayo fits the bill. It’s ready in minutes using simple pantry ingredients, yet it tastes like you’ve spent the whole afternoon in the kitchen.
I use mayo as a topping for many of my favorite proteins, from salmon, tilapia, to chicken, and I always had spectacular results. Once you try this simple trick, it will 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!
Cooking tips
- Pound the chicken breast with a meat mallet or the back of knife to uniform thickness for even cooking.
- Combine the mayo-cheese when just about ready to top the chicken as the mayo might liquify over time and slide off the chicken when baking.
- If the topping is browning too much before the chicken is cooked through, loosely tent with foil.
The mayo creates a delicious crust that keeps the meat melt-in-your-mouth tender while caramelizing into a golden, creamy mess. The delightful combination of succulent chicken and cheesy topping makes a dinner meal the whole family can’t get enough of!
Serving suggestions
Serve this easy peasy cheesy mayo chicken breasts as the main dish for lunch or dinner with sides of rice, potatoes, or roasted veggies.
Storage and reheating instructions
- Refrigerate leftovers in a container with a tight-fitting lid for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, place in a baking dish and sprinkle with a few tablespoons of chicken broth or water. Heat in a 400 F oven for about 8 to 10 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the center of the chicken reads 165 F.
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 salt and 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 for about 20 to 30 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the center reads 165 F.
- Remove from heat and allow to rest for about 3 to 5 minutes before slicing. Serve hot.
Notes
Nutrition Information
“This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.”
Annie says
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!!
Lalaine says
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 🙂
Enricoh Alfonzo says
OMG this looks so epic I could almost reach into the picture! hahah Thanks for the awesome recipe.
Life as a Convert says
This looks delicious and moist too. I am definitely adding it to my menu for the next week.
Lalaine says
The chicken is really very moist and tender. I hope you try it 🙂
Beauty that walks says
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…
ana fernandez says
Uff this looks so delicious! Perfect for a week day meal
aurora says
I love easy recipes like these! By the way, what side goes well with this?
Lalaine says
I like to serve it with steamed rice or mashed potatoes. 🙂
Jenjen says
This is so deli! I want it now 🙂
Dawn gibson-thigpen says
This looks so great. i love anything with a lot of cheese and this looks like it is it. yum
Lalaine says
Cheese makes everything better. 🙂
Terri Beavers says
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.
Nicole Haas Etolen says
You are so nice to share such recipe. It is so easy to follow! I am so excited to cook this.
Ryan Escat says
This recipe sounds an easy one. I would love to make one for my wife, hope she likes it.
Anna Nuttall says
Oooh I’m hungry now! I should make this for my husband – he would love this!!
Stephanie Pass says
This sounds perfect for topping a salad. I bet the mayonnaise makes it so moist and delicious.
Lalaine says
Yes, mayonnaise does a pretty good job keeping meat extra moist. I love to use it on fish, too!
Marielle Altenor says
Totally pinned this! I love cooking chicken and love finding new and delicious ways to make it!
Nikki Jenner says
I love your chicken recipe, it is so easy to make. I will make one for today’s dinner.