Description
This Melt-In-Your-Mouth Caesar Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts baked in a rich and creamy Caesar dressing mixture, enhanced with sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and subtle spices. It’s perfect for a quick, flavorful, and comforting dinner that pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or salads.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Caesar Sauce Mixture
- 1 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Sauce Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the creamy Caesar salad dressing, sour cream, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended to create a creamy sauce.
- Arrange Chicken: Place the chicken breasts evenly spaced in the prepared baking dish. Spread the Caesar sauce mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast, ensuring good coverage.
- Bake Chicken: Bake the chicken uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Optional Broil: For a golden-brown finish, broil the chicken for an additional 2 to 3 minutes at the end of baking, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Rest and Garnish: Remove from oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to settle. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- This recipe works equally well with chicken thighs for a slightly different flavor and texture.
- For a low-carb meal, serve with roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad instead of bread or pasta.
- Leftover chicken is delicious shredded over pasta, tossed in wraps, or added to salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
