Creamy Caesar Chicken (Printer-friendly)
Juicy baked chicken breasts in a creamy Caesar dressing with Parmesan, ready in about 40 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Sauce & Dairy
02 - 1 cup Caesar salad dressing
03 - 1/2 cup sour cream
04 - 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
05 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
→ Seasonings
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and arrange in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
03 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine Caesar dressing, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
04 - Evenly spread the sauce mixture over the chicken breasts.
05 - Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the sauced chicken.
06 - Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
07 - Remove from the oven, let rest for 5 minutes, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
08 - Serve hot, accompanied by preferred side dishes.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This is that secret weeknight trick folks will think took hours, but it comes together in just over half an hour.
- The rich, tangy sauce keeps the chicken unbelievably moist every single time.
02 -
- Trying to rush the bake often left me with dry edges, so patience has become my silent co-chef.
- Switching to freshly grated parmesan instead of the bagged kind totally changed the flavor and crunch factor.
03 -
- If the top isn’t browning enough by the end, flick on the broiler for a minute, but watch closely—it goes fast.
- Avoid overcooking by testing the thickest part of the chicken; juicy is always better than dry.