Description
Creamy Caesar chicken elevates classic Italian flavors with tender, juicy protein. Parmesan and herb-crusted chicken delivers a simple yet elegant meal you can savor with friends and family.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup (50 g / 1.8 oz) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8 fl oz) Caesar dressing
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat the oven to 375F (190C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Sauce Creation: Blend Caesar dressing, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder in a mixing bowl until smooth and well-incorporated, creating a rich, creamy coating.
- Chicken Positioning: Place chicken breasts in a single layer within the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are not overcrowded for even cooking.
- Seasoning: Sprinkle salt and pepper over both sides of the chicken to enhance its natural flavors and provide a subtle seasoning base.
- Sauce Application: Pour the prepared Caesar mixture over the chicken, thoroughly covering each piece to ensure maximum flavor infusion and moisture retention.
- Baking Process: Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, checking that the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165F.
- Finishing Touch: If desired, activate the broiler for 2-3 minutes to achieve a golden-brown surface, monitoring closely to prevent burning.
- Resting and Serving: Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest briefly, allowing juices to redistribute, then garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Prevent Sauce Separation: Whisk Caesar dressing and sour cream gradually to avoid curdling, ensuring smooth blending at room temperature.
Chicken Moisture Mastery: Pat chicken breasts dry before seasoning to help sauce adhere perfectly and achieve maximum flavor penetration.
Temperature Precision: Use a meat thermometer to confirm 165F internal temperature, preventing undercooking while maintaining tender, juicy texture.
Broiling Brilliance: Watch carefully during final broiling stage, keeping chicken 4-6 inches from heat source to create golden crust without burning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg