Creamy Parmesan Baked Caesar Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken breasts baked in creamy Caesar-Parmesan sauce with melted mozzarella topping.

# What You Need:

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)

02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

03 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

04 - 3/4 cup creamy Caesar dressing

05 - 1/2 cup sour cream

06 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

08 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

09 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (optional)

11 - Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

02 - Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Arrange them in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.

03 - In a medium bowl, mix Caesar dressing, sour cream, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder until well combined.

04 - Spread the sauce evenly over the chicken breasts.

05 - Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese evenly over the top. If desired, add Italian herbs for extra flavor.

06 - Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F) and the top is golden and bubbly.

07 - Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

01 -

The sauce creates this incredible creamy blanket that keeps the chicken moist while baking
Everything comes together in under 10 minutes of prep work
That golden bubbly cheese topping makes people think you spent way more effort than you actually did

02 -

I once skipped the resting step and immediately regretted it when I cut into the chicken and all the moisture escaped onto my cutting board
The sauce will seem thick before baking but thins out perfectly as the chicken releases its juices
If the top is browning too fast, loosely tent with foil for the last 10 minutes

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Using room temperature chicken helps it cook more evenly and reduces the risk of dry spots
Grate your own Parmesan instead of using the pre-shredded stuff for better melting and flavor
If your chicken breasts are unusually thick, slice them horizontally to create thinner cutlets