Description
A delightful dish with tender chicken breasts in a creamy Caesar sauce, topped with crispy breadcrumbs and Parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Caesar dressing
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the Caesar dressing, minced garlic, and half of the grated Parmesan cheese in a mixing bowl until well blended.
- Season the chicken breasts lightly with salt and pepper, then place them in a baking dish, ensuring they fit snugly.
- Pour the dressing mixture over the chicken, making sure each piece is well-coated.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumbs atop the chicken, and finish with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Drizzle the olive oil over everything.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Allow chicken to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking for even results. Can be made ahead by marinating chicken overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: creamy chicken, baked chicken, Caesar chicken, easy dinner, comfort food