Baked Caesar Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Sauce
This Baked Caesar Chicken features juicy chicken breasts smothered in a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce, making it a comforting and flavorful dinner option perfect for Caesar salad lovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup Caesar salad dressing
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, black pepper, and Caesar dressing until smooth.
- Pour the creamy Parmesan sauce over the seared chicken breasts in the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbling.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, serve with a side of garlic roasted vegetables or over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes.