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!

melt in your mouth caesar chicken in a blue casserole dish

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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

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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Rachel
Rachel
August 12, 2017 6:35 pm

It’s 1/4 for each breast. So, using 4 chicken breast it would equal 1 cup.

Amy
Amy
August 12, 2017 3:07 pm

Helo, I am wondering, if 1/4 cup of the Caesar salad dressing is used to bake the chicken, what do you do with the remainder of the dressing? The recipe calls for a 1 cup of Cesar dressing.

J gill
J gill
August 15, 2017 4:56 am
Reply to  Amy

The recipe called for 4 chicken breasts and to put 1/4 cup on each piece…

Betty
Betty
September 30, 2017 9:21 pm
Reply to  J gill

Which type parmesan cheese do you use? The shredded from the cheese section or the Kraft dry type which is not refrigerated at the store?

Nancy Long
Nancy Long
November 14, 2017 5:52 am
Reply to  Betty

I would use fresh that you grate yourself – the boxed stuff is cardboard and shredded has cornstarch on it

Blythe
Blythe
November 4, 2019 5:13 pm
Reply to  Amy

You use the whole cup.

Lewis True
Lewis True
August 12, 2017 2:20 pm

Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of not less than 165F.

Amy
Amy
August 21, 2017 6:16 pm
Reply to  Lewis True

Covering with foil and allow to rest for 5-10 mins will bring it up to the 165F.

Beverly
Beverly
December 31, 2019 3:54 pm
Reply to  Lewis True

Yes, it says that right in the recipe and also in the blog post.

Carolyn
Carolyn
August 12, 2017 12:45 pm

Looks so good but what is the green garnish on top?

carrie smith
carrie smith
May 15, 2018 8:34 am
Reply to  Carolyn

It’s fresh chopped parsley

Tara
Tara
October 28, 2019 9:01 pm
Reply to  Carolyn

My 4 year old son wanted me to write to you and say thank you for this delicious recipe! He helped me make it and loved every bit!5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
November 2, 2019 6:16 pm
Reply to  Tara

Let him know that I said he’s very welcome!! I’m glad you all could enjoy creating and enjoying this meal together!

Rita
Rita
August 12, 2017 6:11 am

would this be good with a low fat/fat free caesar dressing? My family is trying to cut calories but not taste.

April
April
August 29, 2017 5:59 pm
Reply to  Rita

I just made this using Bolthouse Farms Creamy Ceasar Dressing. I turned out perfectly!

dolly
dolly
February 18, 2018 5:49 am
Reply to  Rita

Rita…if you are trying to lose weight/cut calories do NOT use low fat/fat free anything! You will be getting more carbs which equals more sugar. Try doing some research on this subject. There is a lot of info on youtube.

Stacey
Stacey
June 1, 2018 10:25 am
Reply to  dolly

How about the yogurt dressings?

Shelly
Shelly
August 11, 2017 9:36 pm

Pls advice what brand of Ceasar dressing you would recommend. Thank you!

Michelle
Michelle
August 11, 2017 7:17 pm

What would you serve with this dish?

Jennifer Brown
Jennifer Brown
June 8, 2019 5:36 pm
Reply to  Michelle

I get parmesan noodles in the box put chicken on top and serve with steamed broccoli or steamed California medley. Family loves it.

Sydney
Sydney
October 3, 2019 1:36 pm
Reply to  Michelle

I am serving it over some couscous and steamed veggies (broccoli, red onion, carrots, zucchini)

karen
karen
August 11, 2017 6:35 pm

I have the same question, what brand of Caesar dressing do you recommend?

K
K
August 21, 2017 11:20 pm
Reply to  karen

It says what kind they recommend in the recipe

Michelle
Michelle
August 11, 2017 11:06 am

Dry and overcooked pork chops are pretty bad, too! Trying this recipe one night this week. Looks delicious! And could it get any easier?5 stars

Regan
Regan
August 28, 2017 10:13 am
Reply to  Michelle

How did the pink chops turn out. Going big to try tonight the chicken was delicious

Shana Chelich
Shana Chelich
October 10, 2017 9:29 pm
Reply to  Michelle

I bet this would be good with pork chops too!5 stars

Sara
Sara
August 11, 2017 9:54 am

Do you have a caesar dressing you recommend? I’ve never had much luck finding a store brand.

Laura Ciruzzi
Laura Ciruzzi
October 5, 2017 9:20 pm
Reply to  Sara

Love Ken’s Light Creamy Caesar with this. I agree that if the breasts are thin, it only needs about 15 minutes of cooking time, then broiled for about 3 minutes to achieve the golden brown. Then it can sit for 5 minutes. Agree also that it should be freshly grated parm, which can be bought if you don’t want to grate yourself. Simply delicious!!!

JAY BURNETT
JAY BURNETT
October 31, 2017 2:37 pm
Reply to  Sara

I use GIRARDS dressings BY MARZETTI. NOT THE SWEET STUFF AT ALL. THEY HAVE TWO CAESARS AND MY FAVE CHAMPAGNE DRESSING. THEY COME IN A TRIANGULAR SHAPED BOTTLE WITH GOLD FOIL ON NECK. CAN ORDER OR GET FROM WALMART.5 stars

Cyn
Cyn
August 19, 2019 11:20 am
Reply to  Sara

Try Renee’s4 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
November 26, 2019 6:53 pm
Reply to  Sara

I’m so sorry to hear this, Kim! Hopefully you’ll enjoy some of my other recipes!

Shellice Maraccini
Shellice Maraccini
January 14, 2020 8:33 pm
Reply to  Sara

All of the flavor will come from what dressing you use. I also think freshly grated parmesan is a must. It only has 4 ingredients, but the few ingredients should be delicious.

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