Description
Craving something creamy, cheesy, and ridiculously easy? This Melt In Your Mouth Caesar Chicken is your new go-to! Juicy seared chicken breasts are baked in a rich Caesar-Parmesan sauce that’s packed with flavor and finished to perfection in under 40 minutes. It’s perfect for quick dinners, easy meal prep, or impressing guests without the stress. This recipe fits right into your favorite easy dinner, family meals, weeknight chicken recipes, and dinner ideas collections.
Ingredients
1 cup Caesar dressing
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh lemon juice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and pat the chicken breasts dry. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
2. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Sear chicken breasts for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
3. In a mixing bowl, whisk Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, and sour cream (if using) until smooth.
4. Pour sauce over the seared chicken in the skillet and coat each piece.
5. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
6. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes after baking. Garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
7. Slice and serve warm with sauce spooned over the top. Enjoy with mashed potatoes, pasta, or steamed veggies.
Notes
Use high-quality, full-fat Caesar dressing for a rich, creamy sauce that won’t separate while baking.
Don’t skip searing—it adds amazing flavor and a beautiful golden crust to the chicken.
If using thick chicken breasts, butterfly or pound them for even cooking and quicker bake time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: easy dinner, Caesar chicken, quick meals, creamy chicken, family dinner