Easy Baked Caesar Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Sauce
You will love this easy weeknight chicken dinner! This recipe delivers juicy baked chicken breasts smothered in a creamy Caesar and Parmesan sauce. It captures all the comforting flavors of a Caesar salad in a simple, satisfying main course.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup creamy Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for topping
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (for extra creaminess)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, pepper, and salt until completely smooth. This is your creamy Parmesan sauce.
- Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
- Spoon the creamy Caesar mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast, spreading it to cover completely.
- If using, sprinkle the breadcrumbs lightly over the sauce on each piece of chicken.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the topping is lightly golden brown.
- Let the juicy baked chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve this comfort food chicken immediately.
Notes
- For an even quicker meal, use a store-bought Caesar dressing you already love.
- If you want a crispier top without frying, broil the chicken for the last 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or a simple side of roasted asparagus for a complete one pan chicken dinner feel.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 21
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 34
- Cholesterol: 115