Juicy chicken baked under a creamy, garlicky Caesar dressing with a golden Parmesan crust — this baked Caesar chicken is weeknight comfort at its easiest. Five minutes of prep, one dish, and dinner is done.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup creamy Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat and prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- Season the chicken: Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Mix the sauce: Whisk together the Caesar dressing, sour cream, half the Parmesan, and Italian seasoning until smooth.
- Assemble and bake: Place the chicken in the dish, pour the sauce evenly over each breast, and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan. Bake 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the top is golden and bubbling.
- Serve: Rest 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and spoon the extra sauce over each piece.
Pro tip: Use a good-quality refrigerated Caesar dressing — it makes all the difference. Swap the sour cream for Greek yogurt to add extra protein without changing the flavor.
Estimated nutrition per serving: 520 calories, 54g protein, 30g fat, 6g carbohydrates.
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