Description
Baked Caesar Chicken With Creamy Parmesan Sauce transforms classic Caesar salad flavors into a hearty meal. This dish features juicy, oven-baked chicken enveloped in a rich, cheesy sauce that elevates it to gourmet dining.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Caesar dressing
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Heavy cream
- Fresh garlic
- Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Place the seasoned chicken in a baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream, Caesar dressing, minced garlic, and half of the grated Parmesan cheese. Stir continuously until the sauce is warm and the cheese is melted.
- Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the oven and pour the creamy Parmesan sauce over the top. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on top.
- Return the dish to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and bubble slightly.
- Once bubbly and golden, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in Caesar dressing for an hour before seasoning and baking. You can add vegetables like spinach or kale to the sauce for added nutrition. This dish is fantastic served over pasta or quinoa.