🧄 Baked Caesar Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Sauce🦉
🛒 Ingredients
For the chicken:
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup Caesar dressing
• 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
For the creamy Parmesan sauce:
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
• Salt to taste
Optional garnish:
• Fresh parsley
• Extra Parmesan cheese
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👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a baking dish.
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- Make the Caesar coating
In a bowl, mix:
• Caesar dressing
• Sour cream
• Parmesan cheese
• Garlic powder, pepper, salt, and Italian seasoning
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- Coat the chicken • Place chicken breasts in the baking dish • Spread the Caesar mixture evenly over each piece
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- Bake • Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes • Chicken should be fully cooked and juicy (internal temp: 75°C / 165°F)
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- Make the creamy Parmesan sauce
While the chicken is baking:
• Melt butter in a pan over medium heat
• Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute
• Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently
• Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted
• Add pepper, paprika, and salt
• Simmer until thick and creamy
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- Assemble • Pour the creamy Parmesan sauce over the baked chicken • Garnish with parsley and extra cheese
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🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve with:
• Roasted potatoes
• Steamed vegetables
• Pasta or rice
• Garlic bread
• Don’t overbake the chicken to keep it juicy
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💡 Tips
• Use freshly grated Parmesan for better flavor
• Add mushrooms or spinach to the sauce for variation
