Caesar Chicken with Parmesan (Printable)
Baked chicken coated in creamy Caesar dressing, topped with parmesan for a simple, savory gluten-free main.
# 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 Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and arrange evenly in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
03 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk Caesar dressing, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until fully integrated.
04 - Evenly spread the sauce mixture over the chicken breasts in the baking dish.
05 - Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese uniformly over the sauced chicken.
06 - Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature registers 165°F (74°C).
07 - Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
08 - Serve hot alongside your preferred side dishes.
# Expert Pointers:
01 -
- It transforms basic chicken breasts into something creamy and outrageously flavorful with almost no work.
- Leftovers are just as good the next day and the sauce keeps the chicken juicy even after reheating.
02 -
- Undercooking in hopes of a juicier result only leads to rubbery chicken—trust the thermometer and go for 165°F.
- A cheap Caesar dressing made the whole dish bland once; splurge for your favorite and you'll taste the difference instantly.
03 -
- Always check the thickest part of your chicken to avoid over (or under) cooking—guessing doesn't cut it.
- Freshly grated parmesan melts and browns differently from the bagged stuff, and you'll taste the difference in every bite.