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Baked Caesar Chicken Recipe

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This Baked Caesar Chicken recipe offers a deliciously creamy and cheesy stovetop-baked chicken dish inspired by classic Caesar salad flavors. Featuring tender thin chicken breasts coated with creamy Caesar dressing, topped with Parmesan cheese and crunchy crouton crumbs, it’s an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing meal perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasoning

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless thin chicken breasts (or thinly sliced chicken thighs/tofu for plant-based)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Topping and Coating

  • 6 tbsp creamy Caesar dressing (can substitute ranch or Italian dressing)
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (or mozzarella for milder flavor)
  • 1 cup Caesar-style croutons, crushed into crumbs (can use gluten-free or keto-friendly croutons if needed)
  • 1 tbsp melted butter (or substitute olive oil or avocado oil)

Garnish

  • Fresh parsley, chopped (or substitute fresh basil or cilantro, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare: Spray a casserole dish with oil and preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). If your chicken breasts are not thin, pound them to an even thickness and place them in the dish.
  2. Season the chicken: Sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly on both sides of the chicken breasts to enhance flavor.
  3. Coat with dressing: Spread creamy Caesar dressing over each chicken breast, ensuring full coverage for maximum flavor.
  4. Add cheese: Generously sprinkle shredded Parmesan cheese evenly over the chicken, creating a rich cheesy topping.
  5. Prepare crouton topping: In a small bowl, mix crushed croutons with melted butter to combine and create a buttery crunchy topping.
  6. Top the chicken: Sprinkle the buttery crouton mixture evenly over the cheese-covered chicken breasts.
  7. Bake: Place the casserole dish in the oven and bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the topping is golden. If the cheese and croutons brown too quickly, cover with foil to prevent burning.
  8. Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top before serving to add a fresh, herbal note.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs or tofu as alternatives for variation in flavor or to make it plant-based.
  • For a milder cheese flavor, mozzarella cheese can replace Parmesan.
  • Gluten-free or keto-friendly croutons can be used to accommodate dietary restrictions.
  • Cover the dish with foil during baking if the topping browns too quickly to avoid burning.
  • Fresh herbs such as basil or cilantro can be used as garnish if parsley is not available.

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