Ingredients
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
– 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
– 1 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing
– 1/2 cup sour cream (room temperature, optional)
Instructions
1-Alright, let’s dive into the fun part cooking this Creamy Caesar Chicken Delight! As someone who loves keeping things simple in the kitchen, I promise this step-by-step guide will have you serving up a delicious meal in no time. We’ll start by prepping everything, which makes the process feel effortless and enjoyable. I always gather my tools first, like a baking pan and a whisk, to avoid any last-minute scrambles.
2-Follow along with me as we turn basic ingredients into something extraordinary! First, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray an 8×11 1/2-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. This sets the stage for perfectly cooked chicken that’s juicy and full of flavor. If your chicken breasts vary in thickness, go ahead and pound them evenly to about 3/4 to 1-inch thick for even cooking.
3-Next, sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with 1 cup of the grated Parmesan cheese and the 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper, then place them in the prepared baking dish. In a small bowl, whisk together the 1 cup of creamy Caesar salad dressing and the 1/2 cup of room temperature sour cream if you’re using it. For more tips on keeping things creamy, be sure to check out our Crockpot Orange Chicken recipe for similar techniques that add extra zest!
4-Pour that dressing mixture evenly over the chicken and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese on top. Bake it at 375°F (190°C) for about 30 minutes, or until a meat thermometer shows 150°F (65°C) in the thickest part. Then, switch to broil and cook for 2-4 minutes until the top is golden brown, but watch it closely to avoid any burning. Finally, let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes after removing it from the oven, and garnish with chopped parsley if you like. It’s that easy, and you’ll have a meal ready in about 40 minutes total!
Last Step:
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đź§‚ No extra salt needed due to flavorful dressing.
🌿 Ranch or creamy Italian can substitute for Caesar dressing.
🥄 To prevent sauce separation, whisk 1 tablespoon flour into dressing mixture before baking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Rest Time: 5-10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 663
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1507 mg
- Fat: 53 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 33 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
