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Easy Creamy Baked Caesar Chicken with Parmesan

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Make this simple, juicy baked Caesar chicken for a comforting weeknight dinner. It features a creamy Parmesan sauce and bakes quickly, delivering gourmet taste with minimal effort.

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 (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°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the Caesar dressing, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, pepper, and salt until the sauce is smooth and combined. This is your creamy Parmesan sauce.
  3. Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are in a single layer.
  4. Pour the creamy Caesar sauce evenly over the chicken breasts, spreading it to coat them completely.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the top of the sauce. If you want a slight crunch, sprinkle the panko breadcrumbs over the cheese layer.
  6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the topping is golden brown.
  7. Let the baked Caesar chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve this easy chicken dinner solution immediately.

Notes

  • For extra juicy baked chicken breasts, pound the thicker ends of the chicken to an even thickness before coating.
  • You can prepare the chicken and sauce ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 4 hours before baking. This makes it a great make ahead chicken dish.
  • Serve this comfort food chicken recipe over cooked pasta or alongside roasted asparagus for a complete meal.

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