Go Back
–+ servings
Baked Caesar Chicken

Baked Caesar Chicken

Baked Caesar Chicken is a delightful dish combining succulent chicken with zesty Caesar dressing and a crispy topping.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the Dressing Mixture
  • 1 cup Caesar salad dressing
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For the Crust
  • 1 cup Shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Mix the Caesar dressing, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.
  3. Coat the chicken breasts with half of the Caesar mixture in the greased baking dish.
  4. Combine panko breadcrumbs with half of the shredded Parmesan cheese in another bowl.
  5. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the chicken evenly.
  6. Drizzle the remaining Caesar mixture over the top of the breadcrumbs and finish off with the rest of the Parmesan cheese.
  7. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F and the topping is golden brown.
  8. Rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, brine the chicken breasts beforehand and try toasting the breadcrumbs for extra crunch.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!