Description
Juicy baked chicken breasts coated in creamy mayonnaise, seasoned with onion soup mix, and finished with golden, bubbly mozzarella. This mayonnaise chicken recipe is simple, comforting, and guaranteed to be a weeknight favorite.
Ingredients
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- 2 chicken breasts, cut into halves
- 1 packet onion soup mix (store-bought or DIY)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp spice blend (Italian seasoning works great)
- Paprika, salt, and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Make a few diagonal cuts in the chicken breast so the seasoning grabs better.
- Mix the seasoning in a bowl.
- Add the lemon juice to the seasonings in the bowl.
- Dip the chicken filet into the mixture and set aside.
- Grease a rectangular casserole with oil.
- Dip the chicken into the mayonnaise.
- Spread the soup mix onto each filet.
- Place all the fillets in the casserole and bake for 30 minutes at medium-high heat (375–400°F / 200–230°C).
- Spread mozzarella on top of the chicken and return to the oven for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden. Keep an eye on this step so the cheese doesn’t burn.
Notes
Swap mayo for Greek yogurt for a lighter Mayonnaise Chicken Recipe.
Use a DIY onion soup mix recipe to cut sodium and play with flavors.
Try chicken thighs instead of breasts—they stay extra juicy.
Add caramelized onions on top for a true French onion soup chicken vibe.
Mix mozzarella with cheddar for an even cheesier finish.
These values are rough estimates based on common ingredients. For medical or dietary advice, it’s always best to consult a registered nutritionist or healthcare provider.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Worldwide
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filet
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg