🍗 Oven-Baked Caesar Chicken in Parmesan Cream Sauce
🛒 Ingredients
For the Chicken
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1/2 cup Caesar dressing
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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1/2 tsp paprika
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Salt & black pepper to taste
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1 tbsp olive oil
For the Parmesan Cream Sauce
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
Optional Toppings
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Extra Parmesan cheese
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Fresh parsley or basil
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 190°C / 375°F. Lightly grease a baking dish. -
Prepare Chicken
Place chicken breasts in the dish.
Season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Spread Caesar dressing evenly over each piece. -
Make Cream Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil and garlic.
Sauté for 30 seconds, then add heavy cream.
Simmer for 2–3 minutes, then stir in Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and nutmeg until smooth. -
Bake
Pour Parmesan cream sauce over chicken.
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until golden and cooked through. -
Serve
Garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs. Serve hot.
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts?
A: Yes, thighs work great and stay extra juicy—add 5 minutes to bake time.
Q: Can I make this dish lighter?
A: Use half-and-half or cooking cream instead of heavy cream.
Q: Can I make it ahead of time?
A: Yes! Assemble everything, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
Q: What sides go best with this dish?
A: Roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, pasta, or garlic bread.
Q: Can I freeze leftovers?
A: Cream sauces freeze okay but are best fresh. Store refrigerated up to 3 days.