Caesar Chicken Bake

This Caesar Chicken Bake is an easy dinner that feels fancy but takes almost no effort. Made with chicken breasts, Caesar dressing, and crushed croutons, it’s about to become your new weeknight hero.

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Holly’s Recipe Highlights: Caesar Chicken Bake

Flavor: Juicy chicken breasts are smothered in creamy Caesar goodness, topped with melty cheese and buttery croutons, and baked until everything is golden.
Why Make It: This recipe only needs a handful of ingredients, including bottled Caesar dressing, for an easy weeknight meal.
Serving Suggestions: Serve with a simple green salad, egg noodle pasta, parmesan roasted broccoli, or homemade garlic bread for an easy and satisfying meal.

Total Time: 40 Mins Servings: 4 Cooking Method: Baked

Ingredient Notes for Caesar Chicken Bake

butter , sour cream , croutons , cheese , chicken , caesar dressing , onion powder , garlic powder , salt and pepper with labels to make Caesar Chicken Recipe

Chicken Breasts: Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are similar in size so they bake evenly. If some are thicker, give them a quick pound so everything cooks at the same rate.
Caesar Salad Dressing: A creamy Caesar dressing works best since it bakes into a rich, flavorful sauce. Bottled dressing keeps things quick and easy, but homemade Caesar dressing works just as well.
Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt: Sour cream makes the sauce rich and creamy, while Greek yogurt adds a lighter, tangy twist that works just as well.
Italian Cheese Blend: This melts beautifully and gives the chicken a mild, cheesy topping. Mozzarella, Parmesan, provolone, or a mix of mozzarella and Parmesan all work.
Croutons: Crushed croutons add a quick, crunchy topping with built-in seasoning. Garlic, Parmesan, herb, or Caesar-style croutons all work perfectly.
Variations: Add a little Parmesan cheese over the Italian cheese for a sharper Caesar flavor. Add crushed red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne to the sauce for a spicier flavor.

How to Make Caesar Chicken Bake

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Season the chicken in a baking dish (full recipe below).

adding caesar dressing to chicken to make Caesar Chicken Recipe

Stir together the Caesar dressing and sour cream, then spread over the chicken.

adding ingredients to dish to make Caesar Chicken Recipe

Top with cheese, then add the buttered crushed croutons and bake uncovered.

Use an Instant-Read Meat Thermometer: This helps ensure the chicken is cooked through but not dry.
Pound Thick Chicken Breasts: This keeps them an even thickness before baking.
Choose a Creamy Dressing: Choose a creamy dressing since thinner vinaigrette-style dressings can make the sauce runny.
Crush the Croutons Gently: Crush the croutons gently to ensure the topping has texture instead of fine crumbs.
Let it Rest: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

baked Caesar Chicken Recipe in a casserole dish

Leftovers Made Easy

Leftovers: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freezing: Freeze cooled portions in airtight containers for up to 3 months. The crouton topping will soften after freezing, so add fresh crushed croutons before reheating for extra crunch.
Reheating: Reheat in the microwave at 50% power or in a covered baking dish in the oven at 325°F until warmed through. Add a splash of broth, milk, or Caesar dressing if the sauce has thickened

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Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Place the chicken in a 2.5qt baking dish and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
In a bowl combine caesar dressing and sour cream. Spread over the chicken.
Top with cheese.
In a small bowl, combine crushed croutons and butter, sprinkle over the cheese.
Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes or until the chicken breasts reach an internal temperature of 165°F.

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

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