Description
You need a satisfying, flavor-packed dinner that comes together fast. This easy baked Caesar chicken recipe uses a creamy Parmesan coating to keep the chicken breasts juicy. It captures all the comfort of Caesar salad flavors in a simple, oven-baked main dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup creamy Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for topping
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (for extra creaminess)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (optional, for texture)
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 you have a smooth, creamy mixture. This is your creamy Parmesan sauce.
- Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
- Spoon the creamy Caesar mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast, spreading it to cover the surface completely.
- If you want a slight crust, sprinkle the panko breadcrumbs lightly over the top of the sauce.
- 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 juicy baked chicken breasts rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve this comfort food chicken immediately.
Notes
- For an even easier weeknight chicken meal, you can use store-bought Caesar dressing.
- If you are looking for a one pan chicken dinner, add asparagus or broccoli florets to the pan around the chicken during the last 15 minutes of baking.
- This dish pairs well with pasta or rice to soak up the extra creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 21
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 115