Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Ultimate Caesar Chicken recipe. Tender chicken breasts are smothered in a creamy Caesar dressing, topped with gooey mozzarella cheese, and baked to perfection. A satisfying and easy-to-make dish that’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Caesar Dressing Mixture:
- 1 cup Caesar salad dressing (creamy style)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Caesar mixture: In a small bowl, combine the Caesar dressing, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Coat the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish and spread the Caesar mixture evenly over each piece.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the chicken.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Rest and serve: Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor.
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a simple side salad.
- You can make this dish ahead of time and reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
