Caesar Chicken Bake (Printable)

Juicy baked chicken breasts in a creamy Caesar-style sauce, finished with parmesan and parsley.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

→ Sauce & Dairy

02 - 1 cup Caesar salad dressing
03 - 1/2 cup sour cream
04 - 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
05 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional

→ Seasonings

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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and arrange in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
03 - Combine Caesar dressing, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Stir until completely smooth.
04 - Spread the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken breasts.
05 - Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the sauced chicken.
06 - Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
07 - Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
08 - Serve hot accompanied by your choice of sides.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Someone will ask you for the recipe, thinking there's a fancy secret in the sauce.
  • The chicken always comes out juicy, never dry, thanks to the blanket of creamy dressing.
02 -
  • I once pulled the chicken out early—the center was still pink, so always check with a thermometer to be sure it's cooked through.
  • Swapping in chicken thighs made for even juicier results—the extra fat really works in this recipe.
03 -
  • Letting the chicken rest after baking makes it much juicier—the sauce settles in.
  • For gorgeous golden cheese, broil the chicken for an extra minute at the end, but keep a close watch.