Baked Caesar Chicken with a Creamy Parmesan Sauce
A delicious twist on a classic Caesar salad, this Baked Caesar Chicken features juicy chicken breasts baked in a creamy Parmesan sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the Sauce
- 1 cup Caesar dressing
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese optional
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix the Caesar dressing, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and Italian seasoning until smooth.
- Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish and spread the sauce over them.
Baking
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the foil, add the mozzarella cheese if using, and bake uncovered for another 5 minutes.
- Let the dish rest for a few minutes before garnishing with chopped parsley and serving.
Notes
Store any leftover Baked Caesar Chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven until heated through. Consider storing the sauce separately to keep the chicken from getting soggy.