Description
Baked Caesar Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Sauce. Juicy chicken marinated in Caesar dressing, topped with a creamy parmesan sauce. Irresistible!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds or 900g)
- 1 cup (240ml) Caesar dressing (quality store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup (100g) Panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon (3g) Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon (6g) garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon (3g) salt
- ¼ teaspoon (1g) black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (28g) butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
- 2 tablespoons (16g) all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups (360ml) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- ¾ cup (75g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon (1g) fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the chicken Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound to an even ¾-inch thickness. Pat the chicken dry, then marinate in ½ cup of Caesar dressing for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Step 2: Preheat and line Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil, then place a wire rack on top and spray lightly with cooking oil.
- Step 3: Coat the chicken Combine the Panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Drizzle olive oil over the mixture, then coat each chicken breast in Caesar dressing followed by the breadcrumb mixture.
- Step 4: Bake the chicken Place the coated chicken on the prepared wire rack and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Step 5: Make the sauce Melt butter in a saucepan, sauté garlic, then whisk in flour. Gradually add chicken broth and cream, simmer until thickened. Stir in Parmesan, lemon juice, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 6: Serve Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Plate each breast and pour the creamy Parmesan sauce over the top. Garnish as desired and enjoy your Baked Caesar Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Sauce!
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 140mg