Caesar Chicken Bake (Printable Version)

Juicy chicken breasts baked in creamy Caesar dressing, topped with Parmesan and parsley; ready in 40 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

→ Sauce & Dairy

02 - 1 cup Caesar salad dressing, creamy variety
03 - 1/2 cup sour cream
04 - 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
05 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

→ Seasonings

06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and arrange them evenly in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
03 - In a medium bowl, blend Caesar dressing, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until homogenous.
04 - Evenly spread the prepared sauce over each chicken breast.
05 - Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the sauced chicken.
06 - Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
07 - Remove the dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
08 - Serve hot with chosen accompaniments.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • This dish turns classic Caesar salad flavors into a warm, creamy main that basically cooks itself.
  • I love how you get a luxurious sauce and perfect chicken with just a few minutes of hands-on time.
02 -
  • I once forgot to pat the chicken dry and ended up with a watery sauce—so don’t skip that step.
  • Switching to freshly shredded parmesan made the topping melt more evenly and taste incredible.
03 -
  • Using a meat thermometer takes all the guesswork out—165°F is the sweet spot for juicy chicken.
  • Warming your baking dish before adding the chicken speeds up even cooking and helps with cleanup.