Description
A quick and comforting baked chicken recipe with a rich, creamy Caesar sauce infused with garlic and Parmesan, ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds / 700g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing (120ml)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (120ml)
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (75g)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and lots of black pepper.
- Mince garlic and chop parsley while prepping chicken.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown but not cooked through.
- Remove skillet from heat, leaving chicken in the pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together minced garlic, Caesar dressing, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the seared chicken breasts, coating them well.
- Transfer the skillet to a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven and bake uncovered for 12-15 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and sauce is bubbling and lightly golden.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top and serve immediately.
Notes
If the sauce thickens too much before baking, whisk in a splash of cream or milk to loosen it. Avoid overbaking the chicken to keep it juicy. Use freshly grated Parmesan for best melting and flavor. Let heavy cream come to room temperature before mixing to prevent sauce separation. For a richer sauce, add a tablespoon of butter before baking. Reheat leftovers gently on stovetop with a splash of cream or milk to maintain creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 16
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Protein: 45
Keywords: creamy chicken, baked chicken, Parmesan chicken, Caesar chicken, quick dinner, weeknight meal, comfort food