Description
Caesar-kissed chicken creates a culinary symphony that elevates weeknight dinners from ordinary to extraordinary. Creamy dressing, tender chicken, and crisp parmesan blend seamlessly, delivering a restaurant-quality meal you can easily craft in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup (240 ml) Caesar dressing
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Garnish:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 375F (190C) and coating a 9×13-inch baking vessel with a thin layer of cooking lubricant.
- Create a luxurious sauce by whisking together creamy Caesar dressing, velvety sour cream, finely grated Parmesan cheese, and aromatic garlic powder until the mixture achieves a uniform, silky consistency.
- Arrange chicken breasts in a single, neat layer within the prepared baking dish, ensuring each piece has ample space.
- Delicately season both surfaces of the chicken with a gentle sprinkle of salt and pepper, enhancing the natural flavors.
- Lavishly coat each chicken breast with the prepared Caesar sauce, ensuring complete and even coverage to seal in moisture and maximize flavor impact.
- Transfer the dressed chicken to the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until the internal temperature reaches a safe 165F.
- For an optional golden-brown finish, activate the broiler for a brief 2-3 minute interval, watching carefully to prevent over-browning.
- Once cooked, extract the dish from the oven and allow the chicken to rest momentarily, allowing juices to redistribute.
- Optionally, garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant visual and flavor enhancement, then serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Swap Mayo for Healthier Options like Greek yogurt or low-fat sour cream to reduce calorie content while maintaining creamy texture.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation can be achieved by using certified gluten-free Caesar dressing and checking Parmesan cheese ingredients.
- Customize Protein Selection by replacing chicken breasts with chicken thighs for more flavor or using turkey breast for variety.
- Create Crispy Topping by sprinkling breadcrumbs or crushed crackers over Caesar mixture before baking to add delightful crunch and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 585
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 52 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg