Creamy Parmesan Baked Caesar (Printable)

Tender chicken baked in creamy Caesar-parmesan sauce with melted mozzarella topping. A comforting, flavorful main dish ready in 40 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Sauce

04 - 3/4 cup creamy Caesar dressing
05 - 1/2 cup sour cream
06 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

→ Topping

08 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (optional)
11 - Fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a medium bowl, mix Caesar dressing, sour cream, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder until well combined.
04 - Spread sauce evenly over the chicken breasts.
05 - Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese evenly over the top. Add Italian herbs if desired for extra flavor.
06 - Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F) and top is golden and bubbly.
07 - Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce keeps the chicken impossibly tender while baking, no dry chicken here
  • It comes together in literally ten minutes, then the oven does all the work
  • The cheese topping gets golden and bubbly in spots, creating those irresistible crispy edges everyone fights over
02 -
  • Dont skip drying the chicken first—wet meat makes sauce slide right off instead of sticking
  • If your chicken breasts are huge, pound them to even thickness or theyll cook unevenly, leaving you with dry ends
  • The sauce will look thin going in, but it thickens beautifully as it bakes
03 -
  • Let the chicken sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking—it helps them cook more evenly
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for the sauce, not the shelf-stable stuff that lasts forever in your fridge

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