Description
Caesar chicken brings weeknight dinner excitement straight to your table with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Creamy parmesan coating and crispy herb-seasoned breading make this simple protein a total crowd-pleaser that comes together faster than ordering takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
Dairy:
- 6 ounces provolone cheese
- 6 tablespoons creamy Caesar dressing
- 1 tablespoon butter
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 1 cup Caesar-style croutons
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Crank your oven to a precise 375°F, ensuring the rack sits in the middle position for even cooking.
- Position your 2 pounds of chicken breasts in a single layer across a baking dish, then dust with ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Drizzle 1-2 tablespoons of creamy Caesar dressing across each chicken breast, spreading it generously to create a complete flavor coating.
- Layer 6 ounces of provolone cheese slices over the dressing, making sure your chicken is entirely blanketed with cheese.
- Grab a zip-top bag and transform your 1 cup of Caesar croutons into fine crumbs using a rolling pin, then blend the crushed pieces with 1 tablespoon melted butter.
- Scatter the buttery crouton crumbs evenly across the cheese, creating a crispy golden topping.
- Slide the dish into the 375°F oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until your chicken hits an internal temperature of 165°F and the crumb layer turns a rich golden brown.
- Protect the topping with loose foil if it starts browning too quickly during the final cooking minutes.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving, letting the juices redistribute and flavors settle.
Notes
- Swap regular breadcrumbs for gluten-free croutons if preparing for someone with gluten sensitivity.
- Check chicken temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness without drying out the meat.
- Sprinkle extra grated parmesan over the top after baking for an additional flavor boost.
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt-based Caesar dressing and reduce the amount of cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 518 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg