Description
Melt-in-your-mouth caesar chicken elevates classic comfort food with creamy parmesan and tender chicken breasts. Rich Mediterranean flavors complement simple ingredients, making dinner preparation quick and satisfying for home cooks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8 fl oz) caesar dressing
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- ½ cup (50 g / 1.8 oz) grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk Caesar dressing, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder until smooth and fully blended.
- Chicken Placement: Position chicken breasts in a single layer within the prepared baking dish, ensuring adequate spacing for even cooking.
- Seasoning: Delicately sprinkle salt and pepper across both sides of the chicken breasts to enhance overall flavor.
- Sauce Application: Generously coat each chicken breast with the creamy Caesar mixture, ensuring complete and uniform coverage for a rich exterior.
- Roasting and Finishing: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165F. Activate the broiler for 2-3 minutes to achieve a golden-brown surface, monitoring closely to prevent burning.
- Resting and Serving: Remove from oven and allow chicken to rest briefly, enabling juice redistribution. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant touch before serving hot.
Notes
- Chicken Temperature Check: Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches exactly 165F for safe, perfectly cooked meat without dryness.
- Dressing Selection Matters: Choose high-quality Caesar dressing with robust flavor for maximum taste impact; homemade or premium store-bought options work best.
- Prevent Moisture Loss: Cover chicken loosely with foil during initial baking to retain natural juices and prevent surface from becoming too dry or tough.
- Broiling Precision: Watch broiler carefully during final 2-3 minutes to achieve golden-brown crust without burning; position rack mid-oven for even browning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg