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Easy Baked Caesar Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Topping

Close-up of two halves of stuffed caesar chicken with a crispy golden crust and melted cheese oozing out.
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Welcome to My Kitchen! This Creamy Baked Caesar Chicken recipe delivers melt in your mouth chicken for an easy weeknight dinner. You get tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich Caesar dressing and Parmesan sauce, baked until golden. It is a simple oven chicken dinner that uses common ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup creamy Caesar dressing
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for topping
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the Caesar dressing, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth. This creates your creamy sauce base.
  3. Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
  4. Spoon the creamy Caesar mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast, spreading it to cover completely.
  5. Sprinkle the 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese over the sauce layer on each piece of chicken.
  6. If you are using breadcrumbs for a crispier top, sprinkle them lightly over the Parmesan cheese layer.
  7. 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 and bubbly.
  8. Let the juicy baked chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can lightly pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before coating them. This helps them cook evenly and stay tender.
  • Serve this main course chicken recipe with roasted asparagus or a simple side salad for a complete, low effort dinner idea.
  • If you want a low-carb option, skip the breadcrumbs entirely.

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