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Easy Baked Caesar Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Sauce

A close-up of a perfectly baked caesar chicken breast with a golden, cheesy, and herbed crust resting on a white plate.
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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 main course perfect for any weeknight.

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
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 Celsius). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, minced garlic, pepper, and salt until smooth. This is your creamy Parmesan sauce.
  3. Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. You can pound them slightly to an even thickness if they are very thick, which helps them cook evenly.
  4. Spoon the creamy sauce evenly over the top of each chicken breast, spreading it to cover the surface completely.
  5. If you want a slightly crispier top, sprinkle the panko breadcrumbs lightly over the sauce on each piece of chicken.
  6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 Celsius) and the topping is golden brown. Cooking time depends on the thickness of your chicken.
  7. Remove the dish from the oven. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  8. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and extra grated Parmesan cheese. Serve this easy weeknight chicken immediately.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken in half of the sauce mixture for 30 minutes before baking.
  • If you do not have panko, you can skip the breadcrumbs entirely for a purely creamy bake.
  • This dish pairs wonderfully with pasta, roasted asparagus, or a simple green salad to complete your baked chicken dinner.

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