Description
A creamy, flavorful, and irresistibly tender baked chicken dish—just a handful of ingredients and simple steps deliver melt‑in‑your‑mouth results.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Caesar salad dressing
- ½ cup sour cream (optional)
- 1 ½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C) and spray an 8×11½‑inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
- If chicken breasts are uneven in thickness, pound them (in a zip‑top bag) to an even ¾–1‑inch thickness.
- Place chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish; sprinkle both sides with 1 cup of Parmesan cheese and the black pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Caesar dressing and sour cream (if using).
- Pour the dressing mixture evenly over the chicken, then sprinkle the remaining ½ cup Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake at 375 °F for about 30 minutes, until a meat thermometer reads 150 °F (65 °C) in the thickest part.
- Switch the oven to broil and broil for 2–4 minutes until the top is golden brown—watch closely to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven, cover loosely with foil, and let rest 5–10 minutes (internal temperature should reach 165 °F / 74 °C).
- Optional: garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- No need to salt the chicken; the Caesar dressing and Parmesan provide plenty of flavor.
- If the sour cream separates or curdles, whisk in 1 tablespoon of all‑purpose flour into the mixture to help bind the sauce.
- For a slow‑cooker version: place chicken and Caesar dressing in crockpot; cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, then stir in cheese and sour cream during the last 20–30 minutes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze up to 2 months. When reheating, let thaw overnight and bake at 350 °F until internal temperature reaches 165 °F.
- Serving suggestions: pairs well with kale Caesar salad, roasted mushrooms, air‑fryer baked potatoes, or dinner rolls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 663 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1507 mg
- Fat: 53 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 33 g (approx.)
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
