Caesar Chicken with Parmesan (Printable)
Baked chicken breasts in creamy Caesar dressing with Parmesan, seasoned and ready in 40 minutes for a savory main.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Sauce & Dairy
02 - 1 cup Caesar salad dressing
03 - 1/2 cup sour cream
04 - 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
05 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
→ Seasonings
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and arrange in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
03 - In a medium bowl, combine Caesar dressing, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
04 - Spread the prepared sauce evenly over each chicken breast in the baking dish.
05 - Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese generously over the sauced chicken breasts.
06 - Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
07 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
08 - Serve hot with your preferred accompaniments.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Layering sauce right over the chicken keeps it impossibly juicy without fuss.
- This is the rare weeknight recipe that tastes like a special occasion meal and leaves surprisingly little cleanup.
02 -
- If you use cold chicken straight from the fridge, it can take much longer to cook and dry out unevenly—let it warm up a bit first.
- Spreading the sauce right to the edge of each breast keeps the meat moist and the cheese from burning.
03 -
- Use freshly grated parmesan for the deepest savory hit—it really does melt and crisp up differently than pre-grated options.
- Lining your baking dish with parchment can make cleanup a breeze and help you lift out all those caramelized bits.