Baked Caesar Chicken
An easy, weeknight-friendly dish featuring chicken breasts dressed with creamy Caesar, salty Parmesan, and crunchy breadcrumbs for a restaurant-worthy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo-Friendly
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (about 1 to 1.2 pounds total)
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or panko)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil over each breast.
- Spread Caesar dressing over the top of each chicken breast.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan over the dressing.
- Press breadcrumbs on top until well covered.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature chicken for even cooking, and freshly grated Parmesan for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/baked-caesar-chicken/