Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy and cheesy baked Caesar chicken recipe. Tender chicken breasts are smothered in a luscious Caesar dressing mixture, topped with a blend of Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the Caesar Mixture:
- 1 cup creamy Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Topping:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Caesar Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine Caesar dressing, sour cream, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Coat the Chicken: Place chicken breasts in the baking dish and spread the Caesar mixture evenly over them.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese over the chicken.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven, let it rest for 5 minutes, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.
- For added crunch, top with buttery panko breadcrumbs before baking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3–4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 960 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
