Description
You will love this easy baked Caesar chicken recipe. It features juicy chicken breasts smothered in a creamy Parmesan sauce, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup creamy Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, pepper, and salt until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This is your creamy Parmesan sauce.
- Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
- Spoon the creamy sauce evenly over the top of each chicken breast, making sure they are well coated.
- If using, sprinkle the panko breadcrumbs lightly over the sauce for a slight crust.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the topping is lightly golden brown.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve this delicious baked chicken dinner immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can lightly pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before coating them.
- If you want a richer flavor, use a high-quality Caesar dressing.
- Serve this simple chicken recipe over pasta or alongside roasted asparagus for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 21
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 130