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Top view of creamy Caesar Chicken showing the opaque pale-yellow sauce and charred mozzarella spots.

Caesar Chicken: The Ultimate Creamy Baked Chicken Breast Recipe

This Caesar Chicken features thick baked chicken breasts smothered in a heavy, pale-yellow Caesar sauce and topped with melted, blistered mozzarella and parmesan. A high-protein, keto-friendly dinner finished with fresh parsley and cracked black pepper.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Caesar Chicken Ingredients
  • 4 large chicken breasts approx. 2 lbs / 900g, boneless skinless
  • 1 cup Caesar dressing 240ml, thick cream-based variety
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella 115g, low-moisture
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan 50g
  • 1 tsp coarse cracked black pepper 2g
  • 2 tbsp fresh Italian parsley 8g, finely minced
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 15ml, for the dish

Equipment

  • 1 Rectangular White Ceramic Baking Dish
  • 1 Meat thermometer Essential for checking internal temp of 165°F.

Instructions
 

Prep and Season
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a white ceramic baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and place them in the prepared dish.
Layering
  1. Spoon the thick pale-yellow Caesar dressing over each breast until heavily coated.
  2. Combine mozzarella and parmesan, then sprinkle generously over the sauce layer.
Bake and Garnish
  1. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  2. Switch to broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese shows golden-brown blistered spots.
  3. Garnish with coarse cracked black pepper and minced parsley before serving.

Notes

Use a refrigerated Caesar dressing for the best 'heavy' sauce texture.
Ensure you pat the chicken dry to prevent the sauce from becoming watery during baking.
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