Creamy Parmesan Baked Caesar Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken baked in creamy Caesar-parmesan sauce with melted cheese topping

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Sauce

04 - 3/4 cup creamy Caesar dressing
05 - 1/2 cup sour cream
06 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

→ Topping

08 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (optional)
11 - Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

# How To Cook:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Arrange them in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together Caesar dressing, sour cream, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder until smooth and well combined.
04 - Spread the sauce mixture evenly over each chicken breast, ensuring complete coverage.
05 - Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese evenly over the sauced chicken. Add Italian herbs if using for additional flavor.
06 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the cheese topping is golden and bubbly.
07 - Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy Caesar sauce keeps the chicken incredibly moist without any fancy techniques
  • Everything comes together in one dish while the oven does all the work
  • That golden, cheesy crust makes people think you spent way more time cooking than you actually did
02 -
  • I once skipped letting the chicken rest and lost all that precious sauce onto the plate, so do not make my mistake
  • The sauce will look thin going into the oven but thickens beautifully as it bakes
  • Using a meat thermometer is the only way to guarantee perfectly cooked chicken without drying it out
03 -
  • Let the chicken come to room temperature for about 20 minutes before cooking for more even results
  • Broil for the last 2 minutes if you want an extra-crispy, golden top crust

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