Greek Yogurt Chicken Recipe
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Recipe: Baked Chicken with Greek Yogurt and Parmesan
This simple yet delicious dish combines the creaminess of Greek yogurt with the savory flavor of Parmesan cheese, creating a flavorful coating for juicy chicken breasts. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 (6 ounce) fat-free Greek yogurt (such as Fage)
- cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 3 tablespoons dry Italian-seasoned bread crumbs (Optional)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400F (200C). Lightly coat a baking pan with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir until well mixed.
- Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in the prepared baking pan.
- Spread the Greek yogurt mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well coated.
- If desired, sprinkle dry Italian-seasoned bread crumbs on top for an extra crunch.
- Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear.
- For thin-sliced chicken breasts or tenders, reduce baking time to about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Each serving is a healthy, balanced meal with approximately:
- 201 Calories
- 5g Fat
- 7g Carbs
- 31g Protein
Nutrition Breakdown
| Nutrition | Amount per Serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 5g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 440mg | 19% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 1% |
| Total Sugars | 2g | - |
| Protein | 31g | 61% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 101mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 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.