Caesar Chicken (Printable version)
Juicy baked chicken breasts in creamy Caesar dressing, topped with parmesan and parsley for a savory main.
# 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
# Directions:
01 - Set oven to 375°F and allow to fully preheat.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and arrange evenly in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
03 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine Caesar dressing, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
04 - Spread prepared sauce evenly over each chicken breast in the baking dish.
05 - Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese across the surface of the sauced chicken.
06 - Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
07 - Remove dish from oven and rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley as desired.
08 - Plate hot chicken breasts and accompany with your preferred sides.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- This dish feels fancy but secretly comes together with hardly any effort.
- The creamy Caesar sauce keeps the chicken irresistibly juicy, even if you're usually worried about overcooking.
02 -
- I once forgot to let the chicken rest and sliced in too soon—the juices ran everywhere instead of staying put.
- Switching from bottled parmesan to freshly grated truly made the top gorgeously crisp.
03 -
- Always check the chicken with a thermometer to avoid accidental dryness—165°F is your magic number.
- Just a pinch more black pepper on top before baking makes the flavor pop.