Baked Caesar Chicken Recipe

4.80 from 5 votes

This easy baked Caesar chicken pairs tender chicken breasts with creamy Caesar dressing and gooey melted cheese.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings: people

Calories: 671kcal

Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix the chili powder, salt, and pepper together. Rub this mixture onto both sides of each chicken breast. Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sprinkle ½ cup of the mozzarella cheese and half of the Parmesan cheese on top of the chicken.
0.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, 0.25 cup grated parmesan cheese
Whisk the Caesar dressing and lemon juice together in a small bowl and pour on top of the cheese/chicken.
1 cup creamy Caesar dressing, 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Evenly sprinkle the remaining cheeses in an even layer on top.
1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, 0.25 cup grated parmesan cheese
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F internally. For a toasty, golden brown cheese topping, broil the chicken for 1-2 minutes prior to removing from the oven.
Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving.

*Check the sodium content of your Caesar dressing BEFORE adding salt to the chicken breasts. You might not even need to add any extra salt at all!

**Boneless, skinless chicken thighs will also work.

***Use your favorite brand, but make sure it's creamy, not oily.

Tips:

If your chicken breasts are uneven thicknesses, pound them to an even thickness so they cook through more evenly.
Pat the chicken dry before seasoning to help the seasonings stick.
For an extra hit of savory flavor, add 1-2 tsp Worcestershire sauce to the dressing mixture.
For a bit of crunch, mix ½ cup of Panko breadcrumbs with a little melted butter and sprinkle them over the final layer of cheese before baking.
If you notice a lot of liquid in the dish halfway through, don't panic. Just make sure you definitely use the broiler at the end; it helps evaporate some surface moisture and tightens the sauce.
Since Caesar dressing is naturally high in sodium, I recommend serving this alongside a simple steamed vegetable like broccoli or a light side salad to balance the meal

Storage: Store Caesar chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.