Description
This Baked Caesar Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Sauce is a delicious and straightforward dish that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Caesar dressing
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear Chicken: In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from heat.
- Make Sauce: In a bowl, mix together the Caesar dressing, heavy cream, and half of the Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Combine: Pour the creamy sauce over the seared chicken breasts in the skillet. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Once cooked, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Baked Caesar Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Sauce!
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for a family dinner or a gathering with friends.
- The creamy sauce can also be used with other proteins like shrimp or tofu.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg