Baked Caesar Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Sauce

Introduction

Baked Caesar Chicken is one of the easiest, most flavorful chicken dinners you can make—perfect for busy weeknights and still impressive enough for guests. Juicy chicken breasts are smothered in a rich, creamy Caesar-Parmesan sauce made with Caesar dressing, sour cream, garlic, and freshly grated Parmesan. As it bakes, the sauce thickens into a luscious coating that keeps the chicken incredibly tender and full of flavor.
This recipe is foolproof, quick to prepare, and pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30–35 minutes

Total Time: 40–45 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 cup Caesar dressing (use a thick, good-quality one)

½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon salt (optional—depending on saltiness of Caesar dressing)

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional, for garnish)

Fresh chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions

Prep the Chicken

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Lightly grease a baking dish.

Pat chicken breasts dry and place them in the dish in a single layer.

Make the Creamy Caesar Sauce

In a bowl, mix

Caesar dressing

sour cream

garlic powder

black pepper

half of the Parmesan cheese

Stir until smooth and creamy.

Coat the Chicken

Spread the creamy Caesar mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.

Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on top for a golden crust.

Bake

Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, or until:

Chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)

The top is bubbly and lightly golden

Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes for a crispier Parmesan top.

Serve

Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then serve with extra sauce from the pan.
Garnish with dried parsley or fresh chopped parsley.

Tips & Variations

Use Chicken Thighs

Boneless thighs work great—just increase baking time to 40–45 minutes.

Add Veggies

Bake chicken on a layer of:

broccoli florets

baby spinach

mushrooms
They soak up the sauce and become deliciously creamy.

Spicy Caesar Chicken

Add:

1 tsp chili flakes

1 tsp hot sauce
to the sauce mixture.

Extra Crispy Top

Add ½ cup breadcrumbs mixed with 1 tbsp melted butter on top before baking.

Low-Carb Option

Serve with cauliflower rice or roasted zucchini.

What to Serve With Baked Caesar Chicken

Garlic mashed potatoes

Steamed rice

Buttered noodles

Roasted vegetables

A crisp green salad