Creamy Parmesan Baked Caesar Chicken (Printable)
Tender chicken baked in creamy Caesar sauce with Parmesan and golden melted cheese topping.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Sauce
04 - 3/4 cup creamy Caesar dressing
05 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
06 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
09 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
→ Topping
10 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
11 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper. Arrange seasoned chicken in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together Caesar dressing, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), grated Parmesan, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until smooth and well combined.
04 - Spread the sauce evenly over each chicken breast, ensuring complete coverage on all exposed surfaces.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and additional Parmesan cheese evenly over the sauced chicken breasts.
06 - Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and cheese is golden brown and bubbling.
07 - Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce creates this incredibly creamy, tangy blanket that keeps the chicken moist even if you accidentally leave it in five minutes too long
- You probably have almost everything in your fridge right now, making it perfect for those I dont know what to make nights
02 -
- Dont skip the step of drying the chicken first or your sauce will pool in the dish instead of coating the meat
- The internal temperature matters more than the time so use a meat thermometer for perfectly cooked chicken every time
03 -
- Using room temperature chicken helps it cook more evenly so take it out of the fridge about 20 minutes before starting
- Let the dish rest for those full 5 minutes or you will lose all that delicious sauce when you cut into it