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square image of baked caesar chicken cut into slices on a dinner plate with a green salad

4-Ingredient Baked Caesar Chicken

Julie
This 4-ingredient baked Caesar chicken comes together in minutes and bakes into a creamy, comforting weeknight dinner the whole family loves.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 782 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
  • 1 cup Caesar salad dressing (see note)
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 ½ cups Parmesan cheese freshly shredded
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9-inch x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts side-by-side in the baking dish. Set aside.
    chicken breasts lined up in a baking dish
  • In a medium mixing bowl, stir together 1 cup Caesar salad dressing, 1/2 cup sour cream, and ¾ cups Parmesan cheese until combined. Spread the dressing mixture over the chicken. Sprinkle the remaining ¾ cups Parmesan cheese all over the top.
    caesar salad dressing, sour crema, and parmesan cheese mixed together in a glass bowl
  • Bake uncovered for 45-55 minutes, or until the thickest part of the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
    caesar dressing mixture spread over chicken breasts in a baking dish and topped with shredded parmesan
  • Once the chicken is cooked through, turn the oven to broil on HIGH. Cook for 3-4 minutes to lightly brown the cheese on top. (Keep a close eye on things so it doesn't burn.)
    broiled baked caesar chicken in a white baking dish
  • Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Spoon the sauce from the baking dish generously over each piece, garnish with 2 tablespoons fresh parsley if using, and serve warm.
    close up of baked caesar chicken in the baking dish after broiling and topping with parsley

Notes

  • I prefer a thick, creamy Caesar dressing - the kind found in the refrigerated/produce section of the grocery store.
  • Avoid vinaigrette-style Caesar dressings, which can make the sauce thin and oily.
  • If the sauce looks separated after baking, give it a quick stir before spooning it over the chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breastCalories: 782kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 64gFat: 55gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 21gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 211mgSodium: 1585mgPotassium: 938mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 728IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 515mgIron: 2mg
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