This baked Caesar chicken is an easy dinner made with just 7 ingredients and only 5 minutes of prep. Ready in about 35 minutes, it’s a simple, flavorful meal that’s a hit with both kids and adults.
This baked Caesar chicken is an easy, 5-minute prep dinner, is made with simple ingredients, and is full of flavor. With just a handful of ingredients, it bakes into a creamy, savory chicken dish that’s ready in about 35 minutes.
Since it just takes 5 minutes of prep it’s perfect for busy weeknights, which is great because this is one of my kids’ favorite chicken recipes. It’s quick to put together, easy to make, and is the kind of meal that both kids and adults will happily eat.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Just 5 minutes of prep
- Made with 7 simple ingredients
- Ready in about 35 minutes
- Family-friendly and kid-approved
Ingredient notes and substitutions
- Chicken: You can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs; however, you will need to increase the cooking time accordingly.
- Caesar dressing: I use Ken’s Caesar dressing.
- Sour cream: I recommend using either regular or low-fat sour cream but not using fat-free. Plain Greek yogurt will also work.
- Panko breadcrumbs: You can omit the breadcrumbs if you prefer.
How to make baked Caesar chicken
Here you’ll find instructions and step-by-step photos showing how to make this recipe. The full recipe, including ingredients, is given below.
Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9×13 pan. Set aside.
Step 2: In a small bowl, stir together Caesar dressing, sour cream, parmesan, garlic powder, and pepper.
Step 3: Place chicken breasts in the prepared dish.
Step 4: Spread Caesar mixture evenly over top of the chicken breasts.
Step 5: Bake for about 30–40 minutes, depending on thickness, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Step 6: Sprinkle panko on top for the last 5–7 minutes.
Step 7: Let the chicken sit for about 5-10 minutes before cutting and serving.
Recipe Tips!
- Halving: You can halve the recipe. The baking time will remain the same.
- Serving suggestions: Serve with rice, potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple green salad. The extra sauce in the pan is great drizzled over rice or potatoes.
- Use evenly sized chicken breasts: This helps the chicken cook evenly.
- Don’t overbake: Cook just until the chicken is done to keep it tender and juicy.
- Use a good-quality Caesar dressing: This adds most of the flavor, so choose one you like.
- Let the chicken rest before serving: This helps keep it juicy.
Storage
Store any leftover Caesar chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 4 days when properly stored in the fridge.
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Baked Caesar Chicken Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Caesar dressing
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9×13 pan. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, stir together Caesar dressing, sour cream, parmesan, garlic powder, and pepper.1 cup Caesar dressing, ⅓ cup sour cream, ½ cup grated parmesan, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon pepper
- Place chicken breasts in the prepared dish.
- Spread Caesar mixture evenly over top of the chicken breasts.
- Bake for about 30–40 minutes, depending on thickness, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Sprinkle panko on top for the last 5–7 minutes.½ cup panko bread crumbs
- Let the chicken sit for about 5-10 minutes before cutting and serving.
Notes
- Chicken: You can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs; however, you will need to increase the cooking time accordingly.
- Caesar dressing: I use Ken’s Caesar dressing. However, you can use your favorite Caesar dressing in this recipe.
- Sour cream: I recommend using either regular or low-fat sour cream but not using fat-free. Plain Greek yogurt will also work.
- Panko breadcrumbs: You can omit the breadcrumbs if you prefer.
- Nutrition values are estimates.
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