Caesar Chicken with Parmesan (Printable)
Baked chicken breasts in creamy Caesar dressing with parmesan and parsley. Ready in 40 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Sauce & Dairy
02 - 1 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing
03 - 1/2 cup sour cream
04 - 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
05 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
→ Seasonings
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
# How To Cook:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and arrange evenly in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
03 - In a medium mixing bowl, blend Caesar salad dressing, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until mixture is smooth.
04 - Spread sauce mixture evenly over chicken breasts, ensuring full coverage.
05 - Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the sauced chicken.
06 - Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
07 - Remove dish from oven and let chicken rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
08 - Serve hot with your choice of sides.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- This Caesar Chicken practically bakes itself and leaves your kitchen smelling divine.
- The creamy, cheesy crust turns ordinary chicken into something that feels downright special, even on an ordinary Tuesday.
02 -
- Once, I rushed and skipped drying the chicken—big mistake, the sauce slid right off, so take a moment for that step.
- Switching to freshly grated parmesan from the bagged stuff made the crust and flavor so much better.
03 -
- Letting the chicken rest a few minutes after baking prevents dry slices and keeps the sauce silky.
- Don’t skimp on the golden parmesan finish—that’s the bite everyone fights for.