It is juicy. Inspired by How to Baked Caesar Chicken, this gently bears out large breasts cutting through the rich and sharp flavors of a Caesar dressing and a sprinkle of cheese; simple but decan in its serving with fresh salad or roast vegetables. Make it simple as any comfort food can be made!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Creamy and Flavorful: The Caesar dressing and Parmesan cheese give you a rich, savory coating that makes the chicken so juicy yet tender.
Quick and Easy: Just a few steps to be done in less than an hour.
Crowd-Pleaser: A completely comforting and cheesy treat, sure to wow your family or guests.
Customizable: Add herbs, spices, or even breadcrumbs to bring in even more texture and taste.
Great for Meal Prep: Leftovers reheat beautifully, making it great for lunch or an easy dinner.
Key Ingredients
Chicken: The main protein is the boneless, skinless chicken breast pounded to a fair thickness for cooking evenly.
Caesar dressing: This is the main thing of the dish, as it gives a tangy and creamy flavor to the dish. Your bought Caesar dressing or a homemade one will do equally well.
Grated Parmesan: It melts into a delicious cheesy gooiness and when adds a salty, nutty depth to this already delicious dish. Use the fresh stuff, less than the fresh grated, and voracious, even more flavor.
Sour Cream (Optional): This adds an additional touch of creaminess into the sauce and balances out the tangier elements from the Caesar.
Salt and Black Pepper : What else could you use for basic seasoning? The best taste for the Caesar sauce to blend completely with it and into enhancing the natural flavor of the chicken.
Complete list of ingredients with quantities and instructions is located in the recipe card below
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Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup Caesar dressing
1.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup sour cream Optional
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Set the Temperature:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare the Baking Dish:
Lightly grease a baking dish to prevent sticking.
Step 2: Prepare the Chicken
Pound the Chicken:
Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1 inch. This ensures even cooking.
Season the Chicken:
Lightly season each chicken breast with salt and pepper on both sides.
Step 3: Prepare the Caesar Dressing Mixture
Mix Dressing and Sour Cream (Optional):
In a small bowl, combine Caesar dressing with sour cream (if using) for extra creaminess. Stir until well blended.
Step 4: Assemble the Dish
Add Parmesan Cheese:
Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish and sprinkle 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese over each breast.
Pour the Dressing Mixture:
Evenly pour the Caesar dressing mixture over the chicken breasts.
Top with Cheese:
Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on top of the dressing-covered chicken.
Step 5: Bake
Bake the Chicken:
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the cheese is melted and golden.
Step 6: Garnish and Serve
Add Fresh Parsley:
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, for a pop of color and freshness.
Serve Warm:
Serve immediately with sides such as rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad. Enjoy your flavorful and creamy Caesar Parmesan Chicken!
Serving Suggestions
Vegetables: Have it with roasted asparagus, green beans, or steamed broccoli for a complete meal.
Grains: Serve them with fluffy white rice, quinoa, or lots of buttery mashed potatoes throughout the creamy sauce.
Salad: The perfect complement would be a crisp Caesar salad to marry flavors in the whole meal.
Pasta: Would you like something hearty? Top your choice of either fettuccine or angel hair pasta with a drizzle of the sauce.
Storage/Meal Prep Tips
Refrigerate: Put away any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Warm briefly in an oven or microwave oven when being heated.
Freeze: Store prepared chicken (without garnishes) in a special freezer container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then reheat.
Prepare Ahead: Arrange with sauce and cheese on top of a baking dish, and leave, covered, inside the refrigerator for up to 12 hours before baking.
Variations
Caesar Chicken With Herbs: Add herbs, such as dried thyme, rosemary, or Italian seasonings into the Caesar dressing mixture to improve the flavour further.
Crunchy Topping: Strewn over with breadcrumbs or smashed Ritz crackers, and brown it all to make a gold crispy cover.
Cheese Options: Stipple parmesan with shredded mozzarella or gruyere to give a gooey cheese topping.
Spicy Caesar Chicken: Mix a pinch of red pepper flakes or a splotch of hot sauce in the dressing to let it be flavored by a powder’s warmth.
Low-Carbohydrate Form: Serve with cauliflower rice and zoodles for a ketogenic-friendly meal.
Conclusion
Perhaps you read that this essentially contains ingredients crucial with temperatures, giving a powerful and excellent dish. Whether you are working over it for the casual family dinner or for some special occasion, this very flexible and fail-safe dish is bound to receive acclamation from the people relishing it.
Begin by preheating your oven, picking up the Caesar dressing, and falling in love with the fuss-free cooking. Make it more delicious by placing it with your suitable variations of sides and fresh parsley with a light dusting over it.
Baked Caesar Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Caesar dressing
- 1.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese divided
- to taste salt and pepper
- ½ cup sour cream optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1 inch using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Season both sides of each chicken breast with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix Caesar dressing with sour cream (if using) until well blended.
- Place chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese over each breast. Pour the Caesar dressing mixture evenly over the chicken. Top with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the cheese is melted and golden.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm with sides like rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.
