Description
Baked Caesar Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Sauce is the perfect blend of comfort and elegance. Juicy chicken breasts are seasoned to perfection, baked in a rich, velvety Parmesan cream sauce, and infused with classic Caesar-inspired flavors. This simple yet sophisticated dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions when you want something impressive without complicated steps.
Ingredients
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3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon paprika
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1 cup heavy cream
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (finely shredded)
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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½ teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
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Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish. -
Season the Chicken
Pat chicken breasts dry and place them in the baking dish.
Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. -
Prepare the Creamy Parmesan Sauce
In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and dried thyme (or Italian seasoning) until smooth. -
Assemble the Dish
Pour the creamy Parmesan mixture evenly over the chicken breasts. -
Bake
Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
For a golden top, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end if desired. -
Garnish and Serve
Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
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For extra Caesar flavor, sprinkle additional Parmesan on top before baking.
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Add a handful of fresh spinach or mushrooms to the baking dish for variation.
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Do not overbake; use a meat thermometer for perfectly juicy chicken.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
Keywords: Baked Caesar Chicken, Creamy Parmesan Chicken, Easy Chicken Dinner, Caesar Inspired Chicken, Low Carb Chicken Recipe