Caesar Chicken (Print Version)
Baked chicken breasts in a creamy Caesar dressing, finished with parmesan and parsley for a savory, gluten-free main.
# Ingredient List:
→ Meats
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Sauce & Dairy
02 - 1 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing
03 - 1/2 cup sour cream
04 - 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
05 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional, for garnish
→ Seasonings
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - Blot chicken breasts dry using paper towels and arrange in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
03 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine Caesar dressing, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until blended smoothly.
04 - Evenly spread the prepared sauce over each chicken breast.
05 - Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the sauced chicken breasts.
06 - Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
07 - Remove dish from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
08 - Serve hot, accompanied by your preferred sides.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The tangy Caesar dressing turns ordinary chicken into something lusciously craveable every time – trust me, you’ll scrape the pan clean.
- Even reluctant cooks find this dish effortless, thanks to its no-fuss assembly and big, restaurant-worthy flavors.
02 -
- Overbaking will dry things fast – start checking at the 25-minute mark, not later.
- Using freshly grated parmesan was the game changer that took this from tasty to unforgettable.
03 -
- Tent the dish loosely with foil if you notice cheese browning too quickly.
- Try a handful of homemade croutons on top for an extra layer of crunch.