Baked Caesar Chicken Parmesan (Printable)
Tender baked chicken in a creamy Caesar-Parmesan sauce, topped with mozzarella for a golden, savory main.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Poultry
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Sauce
02 - 1 cup Caesar dressing
03 - 1/2 cup sour cream
04 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Topping
07 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly oil a baking dish large enough for chicken breasts in a single layer.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry thoroughly and arrange evenly in the baking dish.
03 - Whisk together Caesar dressing, sour cream, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
04 - Spread sauce evenly over each chicken breast, ensuring thorough coverage.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese evenly over the sauced chicken.
06 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F) and cheese is golden and bubbling.
07 - Allow chicken to rest 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Slathering on that creamy Caesar-Parmesan sauce means the chicken can never turn out dry.
- The whole meal bakes in a single pan, so clean up is a total breeze.
02 -
- I once skipped drying the chicken and it turned out watery—never again.
- Baking uncovered is the secret to those gorgeous, crisp edges on the cheese.
03 -
- Let the baked chicken stand a few minutes for max juiciness and flavor.
- Grating your own Parmesan adds unmatched richness to the sauce—worth the extra minute.