Description
This Baked Caesar Chicken recipe is a creamy, cheesy, and mouthwatering dish that’s perfect for a quick dinner. With a rich Caesar dressing sauce, Parmesan cheese, and a hint of Italian seasoning, it’s a savory, comfort-filled meal the whole family will love. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this dish can be served on its own or paired with your favorite sides.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Caesar dressing
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional, for extra cheesiness)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or oil.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, mix together the Caesar dressing, sour cream, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and Italian seasoning until well combined.
- Coat the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Evenly spread the creamy Caesar sauce over each piece, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Add Mozzarella Cheese (Optional): If using, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the chicken during the last 5 minutes of baking. Return to the oven until the cheese melts and turns golden.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve warm with your favorite side dishes and enjoy the creamy, cheesy goodness!
Notes
- Feel free to substitute the mozzarella cheese with other types of cheese like cheddar or Gouda for a different flavor profile.
- You can make this dish ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before reheating.
- If you don’t have Caesar dressing, try using ranch dressing for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Baked Caesar Chicken, Creamy Chicken, Cheesy Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe, Caesar Dressing Chicken Bake, Oven Baked Chicken, Quick Dinner Recipe, Cheesy Chicken Dinner