Caesar Chicken with Parmesan (Printable Version)
Baked chicken in a creamy Caesar dressing topped with parmesan, garlic, and parsley.
# 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 Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and arrange in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
03 - In a medium bowl, blend Caesar dressing, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until fully incorporated.
04 - Spread the prepared sauce evenly over each chicken breast.
05 - Evenly sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the sauced chicken.
06 - Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
07 - Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
08 - Serve hot, paired with your chosen sides.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- You'll keep this on repeat because it's one-pan, 10 minutes of prep, and tastes absurdly good for the effort.
- The sauce actually hugs the chicken, keeping it extra juicy (even if you forget it in the oven for a minute).
02 -
- Nuking the chicken under the broiler to brown the top only made the sauce split, so patience is key here.
- I once tried using low-fat dressing and ended up with a watery mess—full-fat dressing keeps everything creamy and rich.
03 -
- Bring chicken to room temperature before baking for the most even cook without drying out the edges.
- Don't skimp on parmesan on top—the golden crust is totally worth a little extra cheese.