Creamy Parmesan Baked Caesar Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken baked in rich Caesar-Parmesan sauce with melted mozzarella. Ready in 40 minutes.

# What You 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
11 - Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

# 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 the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the Caesar dressing, sour cream, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder until smooth and well combined.
04 - Spread the Caesar sauce mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast, ensuring they are completely covered.
05 - Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese evenly over the sauced chicken. If desired, add the dried Italian herbs for additional flavor.
06 - Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
07 - Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The sauce creates its own velvety richness while keeping the chicken incredibly moist
  • Everything comes together in under ten minutes of active prep work
  • That golden cheesy crust on top makes it feel like comfort food elevated
02 -
  • Overcrowding the pan will make the sauce watery, so use a dish that gives the chicken some space
  • The internal temperature is more reliable than visual cues, so keep that meat thermometer handy
03 -
  • Pound thicker parts of the chicken breasts so they are the same thickness throughout
  • Let the dish rest for those full five minutes so the sauce has time to thicken slightly

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