Creamy Parmesan Baked Caesar Chicken (Printable Version)
Tender chicken baked in creamy Caesar-Parmesan sauce with golden cheesy topping. Ready in 40 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Sauce
04 - 3/4 cup creamy Caesar dressing
05 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
06 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
09 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
→ Topping
10 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
11 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
# How-To:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper. Arrange in the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a medium bowl, combine Caesar dressing, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), grated Parmesan, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
04 - Spread the sauce evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully coated on all sides.
05 - Sprinkle mozzarella and additional Parmesan cheese over the top of the sauced chicken.
06 - Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F) and the top is golden and bubbling.
07 - Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The creamy Caesar sauce creates an incredibly rich flavor without requiring any complex techniques
- This dinner comes together in under 45 minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
02 -
- Pounding the chicken to even thickness prevents thin ends from drying out while thick pieces finish cooking
- Letting the chicken rest before cutting locks in all those juices
03 -
- Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking, which keeps the chicken perfectly tender
- Grate your own Parmesan instead of buying pre-grated for superior melting