Baked Caesar Chicken with Parmesan (Printable Version)
Creamy Caesar-Parmesan baked chicken topped with mozzarella—ready in 40 minutes; low-carb main.
# What You'll Need:
→ Poultry
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Sauce
02 - 1 cup Caesar dressing
03 - 1/2 cup sour cream
04 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Topping
07 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a baking dish large enough to fit the chicken breasts in a single layer.
02 - Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and arrange them in the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together Caesar dressing, sour cream, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
04 - Evenly spread the prepared sauce over each chicken breast, ensuring full coverage.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and an additional 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese over the sauced chicken breasts.
06 - Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F and the top is golden and bubbling.
07 - Allow the chicken to rest in the dish for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley prior to serving, if desired.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The sauce is so flavorful that guests will think you spent hours on it (don’t tell them it’s mostly Caesar dressing).
- It’s one of those rare, crowd-pleasing dishes you can serve to basically anyone without overthinking dietary needs.
02 -
- Baking at too low a temperature makes the sauce pool instead of melting into the chicken—high heat is key.
- Letting the chicken rest before serving keeps the juices locked in and the sauce from sliding right off.
03 -
- Always pat the chicken dry or the sauce will slide right off in the oven.
- Broil the top for that caramelized cheese finish—it elevates the whole dish.