Creamy Parmesan Baked Caesar Chicken (Printable version)

Tender chicken baked in rich Caesar-Parmesan sauce with melted mozzarella topping.

# What you'll need:

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)

02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

03 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

04 - 3/4 cup creamy Caesar dressing

05 - 1/2 cup sour cream

06 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

08 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

09 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (optional)

11 - Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

02 - Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Arrange them in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.

03 - In a medium bowl, mix Caesar dressing, sour cream, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder until well combined.

04 - Spread the sauce evenly over the chicken breasts.

05 - Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese evenly over the top. If desired, add Italian herbs for extra flavor.

06 - Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F) and the top is golden and bubbly.

07 - Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

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Everything comes together in one pan with almost zero prep work
The creamy Caesar sauce transforms ordinary chicken into something dinner-party worthy

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Overwhelming the sauce with too much extra topping can make it slide off during baking
A meat thermometer is your best friend for perfectly juicy chicken every time

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Pound thicker chicken breasts to an even thickness so everything finishes cooking at the same time
Let the dish rest under the broiler for just two minutes if you want extra bubbly cheese action