About This Recipe
I can still remember the night I first made this Baked Caesar Chicken too: one of those nights when I was too tired to cook but also didn’t want to have another takeout dinner. I had chicken brests in the fridge, a bottle of Caesar dressing, and I was craving something creamy and cozy. I threw those things together with some grated Parm, popped it in the oven, and wow… Sultan said it tasted like I had secretly gone to culinary school!
This Baked Caesar Chicken recipe has become my go to when I'm after an easy, family-friendly and just plain tasty dinner. It is creamy, cheese, juicy and super low-fuss. If creamy chicken is your jam, but you don't want to deal with a complicated sauce situation, this will be your new favourite dish.
This Baked Caesar Chicken recipe has become my go to when I'm after an easy, family-friendly and just plain tasty dinner. It is creamy, cheese, juicy and super low-fuss. If creamy chicken is your jam, but you don't want to deal with a complicated sauce situation, this will be your new favourite dish.
Simple Tools for Caesar Chicken
To make this creamy and flavorful Baked Caesar Chicken Recipe, all you need is a baking dish, small bowl, and a spoon or spatula—no whisk required! I’ve linked the few basics you’ll use, all easy, affordable, and perfect for simple weeknight meals. Sometimes, less really is more!
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup Caesar dressing (full-fat preferred)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
½ cup crushed buttery crackers or seasoned breadcrumbs
1 tbsp chopped parsley or lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness and place them in the dish.
Step 2
In a bowl, combine Caesar dressing, garlic powder, and black pepper. Spoon the mixture generously over each chicken breast.
Step 3
Sprinkle Parmesan over the sauced chicken. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Add foil if the cheese browns too fast.
Step 4
For a crispy top, sprinkle cracker crumbs or breadcrumbs during the last 5 minutes of baking.
Step 5
Garnish with fresh parsley or lemon zest. Spoon sauce from the pan over the chicken when serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
420
Saturated Fat
6g
Carbs
5g
Sugars
2g
Protein
38g
Sodium
710mg
Fiber
0g
Secret Tips
Use full-fat Caesar dressing – It gives that creamy, rich texture.
To ensure even cooking, pound the chicken breasts to a uniform thickness.
Add foil for the first 20 minutes if your chicken tends to dry out.
Before serving, garnish with lemon zest or fresh parsley for a taste and color boost.
To ensure even cooking, pound the chicken breasts to a uniform thickness.
Add foil for the first 20 minutes if your chicken tends to dry out.
Before serving, garnish with lemon zest or fresh parsley for a taste and color boost.
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