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.
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.
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
Melt in Your Mouth Caesar Chicken Recipe
Equipment
- 8×11½-inch Baking Pan
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1½ 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
- 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
- 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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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.
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.
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.
Ok I know I changed it up some lol I had to make it my own. I used 5 chicken breast slightly pounded and I added lots of fresh ground pepper and lightly seasoned each chicken breast with some greek seasoning. I didn’t use any sour cream. I just used more of the Caesar dressing. I used Newman’s Own creamy Caesar dressing and then I crushed up some caesar croutons and sprinkled it on top and then baked it. I did add chopped fresh parsley and I used fresh grated Parmesan cheese. I served this chicken with a mix of well seasoned sauteed brussel sprouts, French cut green beans, and cauliflower and I thought it was just great !
I love your changes! Thanks for letting me know. So glad you loved it :)
I just made this and it was amazing!!! So easy!
Yay!
Tried this with the Caesar dressing, but not very fond of it . BUT, we then tried it with a Creamy Balsamic dressing , with no sour cream, and it was absolutely Wonderful. Have made it 6 times already. Everyone loves it. Thank you so much for the recipe.
Oh that’s an awesome idea, I will have to try it that way!
Could I use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for this recipe? Would the cook time be effected? Thank you
You could and it shouldn’t change the timing much. You might check their internal temp after 25 minutes. Enjoy!
Made this Thursday night with low-fat dressing & plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. IT. WAS. AMAZING! Served it with mashed potatoes and a salad. Hubby loved it, me too
Yay! SO happy to hear that
I love your pictures. Would be GREAT if I could print the pictures along with the recipe.
That’s so funny you say that…most people complain about the pictures and want a print friendly version without them :) You could always print the full blog post with pics but it would be pretty long. Or if you right click on any picture you can open it in a new tab and print just that picture if you want one to go along with the recipe. Thanks for your sweet words and for stopping by!
Made this tonight for a quick easy dinner and it was DELICIOUS. Served it over pasta. Will definitely make again. Wonder if you can use any other dressings? Hm.
Thank you for this delicious recipe!
LOVE it served over pasta. Glad you did too! Thanks Shelby :)
It says 649 calories. Is that per chic breast?
Yes that’s per person/serving.
qUICK question: could I use plain greek yogurt in place of sour cream?
Definitely! Would work great and cut down the calories.
Thanks a bunch!! I’m gonna try this soon.
Made this tonight using chicken tenderloins. Reduced the cooking time by about 10 min. Served with egg noodles and roasted vegetables ( asparagus, carrots and zucchini). Very good AND put the sauce on everything. So easy, and the kids liked IT. would definitely make it again. Thanks for sharing!
So glad to hear that!!