Baked Caesar Chicken: The Ultimate Creamy and Bubbly Weeknight Dinner

Close-up of Baked Caesar Chicken showing bubbly melted cheese and charred bubbles. (Baked Caesar Chicken)

Baked Caesar Chicken: The Ultimate Creamy and Bubbly Weeknight Dinner

This Baked Caesar Chicken features thick, juicy chicken breasts smothered in a bubbly, golden-brown Caesar sauce. Topped with charred cheese bubbles, fresh parsley, and coarse black pepper, it's a 30-minute meal that delivers gourmet flavor.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 people

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 485

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

1.5 lbs Chicken Breasts Thick cut, approx. 680g
1 cup Caesar Dressing 240ml, high-quality refrigerated style
1/2 cup Sour Cream 120ml, full-fat for stability
1.5 cups Mozzarella Cheese 170g, shredded
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese 45g, grated
2 tbsp Fresh Parsley 8g, finely chopped
1 tsp Coarse Black Pepper 2g, freshly cracked

Equipment

1 White Ceramic Baking Dish Essential for even heat and presentation.
1 Meat thermometer To ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).

Instructions

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat thick chicken breasts dry and place them in a white ceramic baking dish.
In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup (240ml) Caesar dressing, 1/2 cup (120ml) sour cream, and half of the Parmesan cheese until a thick, pale yellow sauce forms.

Baking

Spread the Caesar mixture over the chicken breasts. Top with shredded mozzarella and remaining Parmesan. Bake for 20-22 minutes.
Turn broiler to high and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and shows golden-brown charred bubbles.

Finishing

Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Heavily garnish with 2 tbsp (8g) chopped green parsley and 1 tsp (2g) coarse black pepper specks.

Notes

Use full-fat sour cream to prevent the sauce from breaking.
Ensure the chicken is patted dry for the best sauce adhesion.