This dish has my husband hooked—he pleads for it on a weekly basis
Tender chicken breasts are baked in a creamy Caesar sauce and topped with a generous layer of Parmesan cheese for a simple yet satisfying weeknight dinner.
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Baked Caesar Chicken
Ingredients:
| INGREDIENTS | AMOUNT |
| Boneless, skinless chicken breasts | 4 |
| Caesar dressing | 1 cup |
| Grated Parmesan cheese | 1/1/2 cups |
| Salt and pepper | To taste |
| Sour cream (optional) | 1/2 cup |
| Fresh parsley (optional) | For garnish |
How To Make Baked Caesar Chicken:
Step 1: Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 375F (190C) and lightly grease a baking dish (approx. 9×13 inch).
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Step 2: Prepare Chicken and Sauce: For added tenderness, pound the 4 chicken breasts with a meat pounder to a 1-inch thickness. If using, mix the 1/2 cup sour cream and the 1 cup Caesar dressing together in a bowl to create the sauce.
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Step 3: Season and Arrange: Season each chicken breast with salt and pepper. Cover each breast with 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the prepared casserole dish.
Step 4: Sauce and Top: Pour the Caesar dressing/sauce mixture over the chicken breasts. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of Parmesan cheese over the top.
Step 5: Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165F (74C).2
Step 6: Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, before serving.
