Description
Indulge in this flavorful Baked Caesar Chicken, featuring tender chicken breasts topped with creamy dressing and a crispy crust. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup Caesar dressing
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Generously season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine Caesar dressing and garlic powder until well blended.
- Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish and coat each breast thoroughly with the sauce mixture.
- Evenly sprinkle Parmesan cheese and seasoned breadcrumbs over the sauced chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Serve with extra Caesar dressing if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in Caesar dressing for at least 30 minutes before cooking. - Substitute Greek yogurt for part of the dressing for a lighter version. - Add sun-dried tomatoes or spinach for an extra twist.