Baked Caesar Chicken
This Baked Caesar Chicken is an easy casserole-style dinner featuring tender chicken breasts topped with creamy Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, and crunchy croutons.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 443kcal
Ingredients
- 3 Boneless Chicken Breasts, sliced in half lengthwise to make 6
- 1 cup Caesar Dressing
- 1 bag Caesar Croutons
- ¼ cup Butter, melted
- 1 ½ cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉ and lightly grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and place them in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Slice or pound chicken thin if they are very thick.
- Spread the Caesar dressing evenly over the top of each chicken breast.
- Sprinkle shredded Parmesan cheese over the Caesar dressing.
- Crush the croutons into smaller pieces and toss them with the melted butter.
- Sprinkle the buttery croutons evenly over the chicken.
- Bake covered for 20 minutes and uncovered for 10 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches internal temperature of 165℉ in the thickest part.
- Allow the chicken to rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Helpful Tips
- Don't add too much Caesar dressing. You want enough to coat the chicken without leaving it swimming in dressing.
- Lightly crushing the croutons makes them easier to eat and helps create a more crunchy topping.
- If the croutons start browning too quickly, loosely cover the baking dish with foil.
- Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before cutting into it to help keep it juicy.
Nutrition
Calories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 38g | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 0.2g
