Description
These Crispy Caesar Chicken Breasts are a delightful twist on classic baked chicken, featuring a crunchy Parmesan crust and zesty Caesar dressing. Perfect for a quick and tasty weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Breadcrumb Mixture:
- ½ cup Caesar dressing
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
- Pound the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to ½-inch thickness.
- Coat with Dressing: Brush each chicken breast with Caesar dressing on both sides.
- Prepare Breadcrumb Mixture: In a bowl, mix panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Coat Chicken: Press each chicken breast into the breadcrumb mixture, coating both sides.
- Bake: Transfer coated chicken to the baking sheet, drizzle with oil or butter, and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Use creamy Caesar dressing for best results.
- Try crushed seasoned croutons for extra crunch.
- Leftover chicken is great in salads or sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
