Description
Baked Caesar Chicken is a rich, creamy, and easy-to-make dish featuring juicy chicken breasts smothered in Caesar dressing and parmesan cheese, perfect for weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup creamy Caesar dressing
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix together Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Pour the Caesar mixture over the chicken, coating each piece well.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Optional: Broil for an additional 2–3 minutes for a golden top.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
Use a creamy Caesar dressing for best results—avoid oil-based versions.
For extra crunch, top with crushed pork rinds or gluten-free breadcrumbs mixed with parmesan before baking.
You can prep the dish ahead by marinating the chicken in the dressing mixture and refrigerating until ready to bake.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
