Description
Creamy Baked Caesar Chicken is a simple yet flavorful dish made with tender chicken breasts smothered in Caesar dressing and Parmesan cheese, then baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Caesar salad dressing (preferably creamy)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the chicken breasts in a greased baking dish.
- Season the chicken with salt and black pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix the Caesar dressing with sour cream if using.
- Spread the dressing mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly on top.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).
- Broil for an additional 2–3 minutes for a golden brown top if desired.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor.
- Can be served over rice, pasta, or with vegetables.
- Sour cream adds extra creaminess but can be omitted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg