Creamy Parmesan Baked Caesar Chicken (Printable)
Tender chicken baked in creamy Caesar sauce with a golden, cheesy crust.
# What You'll 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 (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a small amount of oil.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper. Arrange seasoned chicken in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
03 - In a medium bowl, combine Caesar dressing, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), grated Parmesan, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Whisk until completely smooth and well incorporated.
04 - Spread the sauce evenly over each chicken breast, ensuring the meat is fully coated. Use a spatula or spoon to distribute sauce thickly across the surface.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and additional grated Parmesan evenly over the sauced chicken breasts.
06 - Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F) and the cheese topping is golden brown and bubbling.
07 - Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley for color and added freshness.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It transforms basic chicken into something that tastes like it came from a restaurant but uses ingredients you probably already have
- The sauce keeps the chicken incredibly juicy while baking, so no more dry chicken disasters
02 -
- Do not skip the resting time, I once cut into it immediately and all that beautiful sauce ran right off the plate
- Check your chicken at 25 minutes, especially if your pieces are on the thinner side, because nobody likes dry chicken
03 -
- If your chicken breasts are huge, slice them horizontally before cooking so they do not take forever to bake through
- Lining your baking dish with foil makes cleanup so much easier