Creamy Parmesan Baked Caesar (Print version)

Tender chicken baked in rich Caesar-Parmesan sauce with melted mozzarella. Easy 40-minute comfort food.

# What you'll 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)

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Arrange them in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a medium bowl, mix Caesar dressing, sour cream, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder until well combined.
04 - Spread the sauce evenly over the chicken breasts.
05 - Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese evenly over the top. If desired, add Italian herbs for extra flavor.
06 - Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F) and the top is golden and bubbly.
07 - Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • It delivers all those bold Caesar flavors you crave without having to make anything from scratch
  • The sauce keeps the chicken incredibly moist even after baking which means no dry chicken disappointment
02 -
  • Using a meat thermometer is absolutely essential here because cutting into the chicken to check doneness will let all that lovely sauce escape
  • The sauce will look thin when you first spread it but thickens beautifully during baking so do not be tempted to add more sour cream
03 -
  • Sprinkle crushed croutons or gluten free breadcrumbs over the cheese before baking for extra crunch that mimics croutons in a Caesar salad
  • Leftovers reheat surprisingly well in the microwave though the cheese will not be quite as crispy

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