Creamy Parmesan Baked Caesar Chicken (Printable)
Tender chicken baked in creamy Caesar-parmesan sauce with melted cheese topping. Ready in 40 minutes for an easy comforting dinner.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Sauce
04 - 3/4 cup creamy Caesar dressing
05 - 1/2 cup sour cream
06 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
→ Topping
08 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (optional)
11 - Fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a thin layer of oil.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper, then arrange in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a medium bowl, combine Caesar dressing, sour cream, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder. Whisk until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Spread the sauce mixture evenly over each chicken breast, ensuring complete coverage.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese evenly over the sauced chicken. Add Italian herbs if using for additional flavor.
06 - Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the cheese topping is golden brown and bubbly.
07 - Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce creates this incredibly creamy, savory blanket that keeps the chicken moist no matter how long it bakes
- Its the kind of dinner that looks impressive but takes literally five minutes of hands on time
02 -
- If your chicken breasts are super thick, pound them to even thickness or they will take forever to cook through
- The sauce will look thin going into the oven but thickens beautifully as it bakes
03 -
- Let the chicken sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before baking for more even cooking
- Broil for the last 2 minutes if you want extra crispy, browned cheese on top