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A close-up view of creamy Caesar chicken bake in a white ceramic dish, showing the golden-brown Parmesan cheese topping.

Caesar Chicken Bake: The Easiest, Creamiest Recipe

This Caesar Chicken bake features tender chicken breasts baked in a rich and creamy Caesar sauce, topped with golden Parmesan. It's an easy, one-pan weeknight dinner that delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1.5 lbs, pounded to even thickness
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup creamy Caesar dressing
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
  • 3 cloves garlic minced

Equipment

  • 1 Oven-safe skillet
  • 1 Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken breasts dry and season them generously on both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. In a large, oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the Caesar dressing, sour cream, 1/2 cup of the grated Parmesan cheese, and the minced garlic until well combined.
  4. Return the seared chicken to the skillet. Pour the creamy Caesar sauce evenly over the chicken.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese over the top. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (165°F) and the sauce is bubbly and golden.

Notes

For best results, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese as it melts better than pre-shredded.
Ensure chicken breasts are of even thickness for consistent cooking.
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after baking to keep it juicy.