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Easy Baked Caesar Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Sauce

Close-up of a baked caesar chicken breast stuffed with melted cheese and topped with golden breadcrumbs and parsley.
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You will love this simple, juicy baked chicken dinner. It captures all the classic Caesar salad flavors in a comforting, cheesy bake perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup creamy Caesar dressing
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for topping
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise (optional, for extra creaminess)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. If your chicken breasts are very thick, place them between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them lightly to an even thickness, about 3/4 inch. This helps them cook evenly.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise (if using), minced garlic, Dijon mustard, pepper, and salt until fully combined. This is your creamy Parmesan sauce.
  4. Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
  5. Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the chicken breasts, making sure they are fully coated.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese and the panko breadcrumbs (if using) over the top of the sauce.
  7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius) and the topping is golden brown.
  8. Let the juicy baked chicken breasts rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For an even easier weeknight chicken meal, use store-bought Caesar dressing.
  • Serve this oven baked chicken over cooked pasta or with a side of roasted asparagus for a complete one pan chicken dinner feel.
  • If you want extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken in half the sauce for 30 minutes before baking.

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