Caesar Chicken Bake (Print View)
Creamy baked Caesar chicken topped with parmesan—juicy, savory main for four, gluten-free friendly.
# 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, optional
→ Seasonings
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and place them in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
03 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine Caesar dressing, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
04 - Spread the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring full coverage.
05 - Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese generously atop the sauced chicken.
06 - Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
07 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
08 - Serve hot with preferred side dishes.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- This creamy chicken is honestly better than most weeknight takeout, but takes less than 10 minutes to prep.
- Each time I make it, people ask about the sauce and are shocked how few ingredients it needs.
02 -
- Once I skipped drying the chicken and the sauce slid right off—so always pat it dry first.
- Switching to freshly grated parmesan transformed the crust from pale to perfectly crisp and golden.
03 -
- If you have the time, marinate the chicken in Caesar dressing for an hour or two beforehand for even deeper flavor.
- Broil for the last two minutes if you crave that extra golden cheese crust.