Caesar Chicken is my favorite melt in your mouth chicken recipe! It’s creamy, simple, and filled with flavor. My easy baked chicken recipe only has 4 ingredients and takes less than 30 minutes to make. It’s one of my favorite weeknight dinners of all time! With over 2000 reviews, I’m positive you’ll love it, too!

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With just a handful of ingredients and 30 minutes to bake in the oven, this melt in your mouth Caesar chicken recipe makes dinner a breeze! I always keep the ingredients on hand for this easy chicken dinner, and my whole family loves it. This is one of my most made recipes!

What’s in This Caesar Chicken Recipe?

  • Chicken: I prefer to use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for this recipe. If they are on the thicker side, thin them out evenly.
  • Caesar Dressing: Use your favorite creamy Caesar salad dressing to make this chicken melt in your mouth.
  • Parmesan: Freshly grated Parmesan cheese adds a touch of saltiness and cheesiness to the dish.
  • Sour Cream: I like to mix a bit of sour cream into the dressing to add extra tanginess. It’s totally optional, though, so skip it if you prefer. Greek yogurt also achieves a similar result.
This Caesar Chicken Recipe (MELT IN YOUR MOUTH and only 4 Ingredients!) is made with only 3 ingredients (say WHAT?!) and is oh so tender and delicious. Easiest tastiest weeknight dinner ever. Made with just chicken, sour cream, creamy caesar, and grated parmesan. It will knock your socks off for both its flavor and how easy it is!
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Tips for Success

  • There’s no need to salt the chicken since the dressing is so flavorful
  • If you’re not a fan of Caesar, this recipe works great with ranch dressing or creamy Italian.
  • If using the sour cream, make sure it is at room temperature to avoid curdling.
  • If you still find that the sauce seems to separate or curdle, I recommend mixing 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour into the dressing/sour cream mixture before adding it to the chicken. This will help bind it together.
  • To make in a crockpot, add the chicken and Caesar dressing to the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, stirring the cheese and sour cream in the last 20-30 minutes.

How to Store and Reheat

Store leftover baked Caesar chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating in the oven at 350°F until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

spoon drizzling creamy sauce over sliced chicken breast

Serving Suggestions

This melt in your mouth Caesar chicken is the perfect dish to serve for any weeknight dinner, and it goes well with almost any side dish. I like to start with a kale Caesar salad, and add some roasted mushrooms or air fryer baked potatoes. And don’t forget the dinner rolls! You could also mix in some Instant Pot rice to beef up the meal.

5-Star Review

“This recipe was so delicious and so easy to make, thank you for sharing. I’ve told 3 people about it the last hour. It’s a must make for me and will be on my table weekly ar monthly. Thank you!!!!” -Margaret Terhar

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Melt in Your Mouth Caesar Chicken Recipe

4.55 from 2342 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Rest Time: 5 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Becky Hardin
This Caesar Chicken Recipe (MELT IN YOUR MOUTH and only 4 Ingredients!) is made with only 3 ingredients (say WHAT?!) and is oh so tender and delicious. Easiest tastiest weeknight dinner ever. Made with just chicken, sour cream, creamy caesar, and grated parmesan. It will knock your socks off for both its flavor and how easy it is!
Caesar chicken is the perfect melt-in-your-mouth chicken recipe! This easy chicken recipe only has 4 Ingredients and takes about 30 minutes.
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Equipment

  • 8×11½-inch Baking Pan
  • Instant Read Meat Thermometer

Ingredients 

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese divided
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup Caesar salad dressing (click for homemade recipe!)
  • ½ cup sour cream room temperature (optional)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and spray the inside of an 8×11½-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
  • If the breasts are uneven thickness, pound them (placed in a Ziplock bag and on a flat surface) to an even ¾-1-inch thickness using a meat pounder.
    4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Sprinkle the breasts (both sides) with 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and all of the freshly ground black pepper, and place them in the prepared baking dish.
    1½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    Four caesar chicken breasts on a cutting board with a knife.
  • Whisk together Caesar dressing and sour cream in a small bowl. Pour the Caesar/sour cream mixture over each breasts then sprinkle the remaining ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese on top.
    1 cup Caesar salad dressing, ½ cup sour cream
    A person holding a baking dish filled with caesar chicken and breadcrumbs.
  • Place the prepared chicken in the oven and bake at 375°F for 30 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of one of the middle breasts reads 150°F.
  • Turn the oven to broil and broil the breasts an additional 2-4 minutes, or until the chicken turns golden brown. It can burn quickly, so watch it closely. When done, a meat thermometer should register 165°F when stuck into the thickest part of one of the middle breasts.
  • Remove from the oven, cover loosely with foil and allow chicken to rest 5-10 minutes before serving.
  • If desired, garnish with chopped parsley.

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Becky’s Tips

Storage: Store baked Caesar chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Serving: 1chicken breastCalories: 663kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 37gFat: 53gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 1507mgPotassium: 543mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 559IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 395mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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How to Make Melt in Your Mouth Caesar Chicken Step by Step

Season the Chicken: Preheat your oven to 375°F and spray the inside of an 8×11½-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. If the breasts are uneven thickness, pound them (placed in a Ziplock bag and on a flat surface) to an even ¾-1-inch thickness using a meat pounder. Sprinkle 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (both sides) with 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and ½ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper, and place them in the prepared baking dish.

Four caesar chicken breasts on a cutting board with a knife.

Pour Over the Sauce: Whisk together 1 cup of Caesar dressing and ½ cup of sour cream in a small bowl. Pour the Caesar/sour cream mixture over each breast then sprinkle the remaining ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese on top.

A person holding a baking dish filled with caesar chicken and breadcrumbs.

Bake and Serve: Place the prepared chicken in the oven and bake at 375°F for 30 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of one of the middle breasts reads 150°F. Turn the oven to broil and broil the breasts an additional 2-4 minutes, or until the chicken turns golden brown. It can burn quickly, so watch it closely. When done, a meat thermometer should register 165°F when stuck into the thickest part of one of the middle breasts. Remove from the oven, cover loosely with foil and allow chicken to rest 5-10 minutes before serving. If desired, garnish with chopped parsley.

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Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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Mattie
Mattie
November 3, 2024 2:44 pm

I plan on making this next weekend as a freezer meal. Should I bake and then freeze? Or pull it out and thaw then bake? Thanks!

Samantha Marceau
November 12, 2024 8:43 am
Reply to  Mattie

Hi Mattie, either method works well!

Kathy
Kathy
September 22, 2024 5:02 pm

This has been a favorite dish for my husband. I put a little twist to it. I crushed up some Italian croutons and sprinkled on top. Didnt put on the broiler
Love the recpe so easy, so Delicious !!4 stars

Michelle F.
Michelle F.
June 30, 2024 1:21 pm

Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts?

Samantha Marceau
July 1, 2024 8:51 am
Reply to  Michelle F.

Sure!

Nancy
Nancy
June 8, 2024 7:45 am

This chicken was a big hit with my family. It was so very flavorful and fork tender.5 stars

Steph S
Steph S
April 3, 2024 8:14 am

This recipe was so good! It was simple and took no time at all. The chicken came out great. Even my boys loved it!5 stars

Haley Collins
Haley Collins
March 25, 2024 8:24 pm

Made this and it was amazing!!!! My husband and I both loved it. I used a store bought “Bolthouse” Caesar which is our favorite. Sooooo yummy 🤤5 stars

Krissy
Krissy
March 25, 2024 4:55 pm

Can I do this in a big crockpot? Maybe put the dressing in at 2 or e hours?5 stars

Samantha Marceau
March 26, 2024 8:53 am
Reply to  Krissy

We think that would work, but we recommend adding the dressing right away to keep moist, then stirring in the sour cream near the end of the cook time.

Monica
Monica
May 13, 2024 9:55 pm
Reply to  Krissy

why would you cook boneless chicken breasts to death for 2 hours or even more in a crock pot… when it takes 10 minutes on the stove and 30 minutes or less in the oven? Please don’t

Lorna Ledoux
Lorna Ledoux
March 20, 2024 12:06 pm

I made this once before and it was a Big Hit. Even the most pickiest person wanted a second helping, he claimed he was in Heaven. But none left. Next time I will double the recipe.5 stars

Carlene
Carlene
February 14, 2024 11:14 am

This is delicious and soooo easy. Substituted plain greek yogurt for the sour cream. Chicken was incredibly moist. Don’t be tempted to add salt. I don’t repeat recipes very often (alas, so many recipes, so little time), but most definitely will make this again.4 stars

Emily
Emily
January 29, 2024 2:14 pm

Can I make ingredients ahead, and bake later, directions the same?5 stars

Samantha Marceau
January 29, 2024 2:35 pm
Reply to  Emily

Yes, you can assemble and bake later, but the dressing may start to separate the longer it sits! It also may take an extra 5 or so minutes if starting from fridge cold rather than room temp.