Creamy Parmesan Baked Caesar (Printable)

Tender chicken baked in creamy Caesar-Parmesan sauce with melted cheese topping. 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 the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a small amount of oil.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a medium bowl, combine Caesar dressing, sour cream, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
04 - Spread the Caesar sauce mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast, covering completely.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese evenly over the sauced chicken. Add Italian herbs if using for additional flavor.
06 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the cheese topping is golden brown and bubbly.
07 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • The creamy Caesar sauce creates this incredible richness that keeps the chicken juicy every single time
  • Everything comes together in under 10 minutes of active prep work
  • It's one of those rare dishes that reheats beautifully for lunch the next day
02 -
  • I once forgot to pat the chicken dry and the sauce slid right off so don't skip that paper towel step
  • The sauce will look thin going in but it thickens up beautifully as it bakes
  • If your chicken breasts are really thick slice them horizontally so they cook evenly
03 -
  • Use freshly grated parmesan instead of the shelf-stable kind for better melting
  • Let the chicken rest before slicing or you'll lose all those precious juices

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