Baked Caesar Chicken Parmesan (Printable Version)
Tender baked chicken smothered in creamy Caesar-Parmesan sauce, finished with melted mozzarella and fresh parsley.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to fit chicken breasts in a single layer.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and arrange them evenly in the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a mixing bowl, whisk Caesar dressing, sour cream, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper until thoroughly combined.
04 - Spread the prepared sauce evenly over each chicken breast, ensuring full coverage.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and remaining 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan evenly on top.
06 - Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and topping is golden and bubbling.
07 - Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The creamy Caesar sauce seeps into the chicken, keeping it succulent even if you forget it for a few extra minutes.
- Honestly, it always wins over even the pickiest eaters and takes less effort than it has any right to.
02 -
- Once, I forgot to dry the chicken and the sauce slid off—take the extra minute, it's worth it.
- Adding the extra Parmesan on top gives you irresistible golden brown bits that everyone fights over.
03 -
- If your chicken breasts are thick, slice them in half horizontally—it cooks faster and stays more tender inside.
- A spoon of sour cream in the dressing makes the whole sauce silkier and richer, no matter which brand you use.