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
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (finely shredded)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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
For extra Caesar flavor, sprinkle additional Parmesan on top before baking.
Add a handful of fresh spinach or mushrooms to the baking dish for variation.
Do not overbake; use a meat thermometer for perfectly juicy chicken.
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