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Creamy Parmesan Baked Caesar Chicken for Easy Weeknight Dinner

Cross-section of baked caesar chicken breasts covered in melted, browned cheese sauce.
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Make this creamy Parmesan baked Caesar chicken for a rich, flavorful dinner. Juicy chicken baked with Caesar dressing and Parmesan cheese is an easy, comforting recipe perfect for weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup Caesar dressing (bottled)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup croutons, crushed (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the Caesar dressing, mayonnaise, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, pepper, and salt until smooth. This creates your creamy Parmesan sauce.
  4. Spoon the creamy sauce evenly over each chicken breast, making sure they are fully coated.
  5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the chicken is cooked through.
  6. For the last 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle extra Parmesan cheese and the crushed croutons (if using) over the top of the chicken.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For extra juicy baked chicken, pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before coating.
  • Serve this melt in your mouth chicken alongside roasted asparagus or creamy Parmesan pasta for a complete meal.
  • You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts; adjust baking time as needed.

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