Description
Baked caesar chicken brings weeknight dinner magic right to your table with simple ingredients and minimal prep. Creamy dressing coats tender chicken breasts, creating a deliciously satisfying meal that comes together in just minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup caesar salad dressing
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Gently blot 4 chicken breasts with paper towels to eliminate surface moisture.
- Arrange chicken pieces in a 9×13 inch baking dish without overlapping.
- Evenly drizzle ½ cup caesar dressing across each breast, ensuring complete top coverage.
- Sprinkle ½ cup parmesan cheese and 1 tsp garlic powder directly over the dressing-coated chicken.
- Set your oven to preheat at 375°F while positioning the baking dish on the center rack.
- Bake chicken for precisely 22-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Verify doneness by inserting a meat thermometer into the chicken’s thickest section.
- Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes after removing from the oven to redistribute juices.
- Optionally enhance presentation by adding fresh parsley or a light sprinkle of extra parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Always pat chicken breasts completely dry to help seasonings stick and prevent excess moisture during baking.
- Choose a high-quality caesar dressing for deeper flavor, as it significantly impacts the chicken’s taste profile.
- Check chicken temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness and food safety every time.
- For a low-carb version, select a keto-friendly caesar dressing and use freshly grated parmesan cheese without additives.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 22-25 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg