Creamy Parmesan Baked Caesar Chicken
A comforting, indulgent dish that combines classic Caesar salad flavors with succulent baked chicken and a crunchy topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix together the Caesar dressing, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Prepare the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the creamy mixture over them.
- Combine the breadcrumbs and olive oil.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Add salt to taste.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using grilled chicken instead of baked. Ensure chicken breasts are of even thickness for consistent cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg