Everything you love about a classic Caesar salad gets a cozy, oven-baked makeover in this Creamy Chicken Caesar Bake. Juicy chicken breasts nestle into a garlicky, parmesan-loaded Caesar sauce that thickens beautifully in the oven, then gets blanketed in melty cheese for a finish that is downright irresistible.
Simple enough for a busy weeknight yet impressive enough to serve to guests, this one is especially good spooned over a generous pile of mashed potatoes where every last drop of that creamy sauce gets put to good use.
Ingredients You’ll Love
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- 1 cup Caesar dressing
- ½ cup sour cream
- 4 oz of cream cheese softened
- ½ cup of chicken broth
- 2 tbsp of garlic minced
- ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp of chopped parsley optional for topping
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How to Make Creamy Chicken Caesar Bake
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly spray a 9×13 with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. In a loathe bowl add the chicken, salt, pepper and garlic powder and stir.
2. To a large skillet add the oil and sear the chicken over a high heat, about 3-4 minutes. Just until lightly golden brown on each side, you don’t have to cook the chicken fully. Place in the 9×13.
3. In a medium size bowl add the Caesar dressing, sour cream, cream cheese, chicken broth and garlic and stir. Add the Parmesan cheese and stir again. Pour the creamy Caesar sauce all over the chicken breasts. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese all over top.
4. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Or until the chicken is completely cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let sit for 5 minutes to let the sauce thicken up. Sprinkle with parsley (optional) and then serve and enjoy!
Creamy Chicken Caesar Bake
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- 1 cup Caesar dressing
- ½ cup sour cream
- 4 oz of cream cheese softened
- ½ cup of chicken broth
- 2 tbsp of garlic minced
- ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp of chopped parsley optional for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly spray a 9×13 with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. In a loathe bowl add the chicken, salt, pepper and garlic powder and stir.
- To a large skillet add the oil and sear the chicken over a high heat, about 3-4 minutes. Just until lightly golden brown on each side, you don’t have to cook the chicken fully. Place in the 9×13.
- In a medium size bowl add the Caesar dressing, sour cream, cream cheese, chicken broth and garlic and stir. Add the Parmesan cheese and stir again. Pour the creamy Caesar sauce all over the chicken breasts. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese all over top.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Or until the chicken is completely cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let sit for 5 minutes to let the sauce thicken up. Sprinkle with parsley (optional) and then serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- Browning the chicken adds extra flavor but can be skipped.
- You can use provolone cheese instead of mozzarella.
- You can use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- If the chicken breasts are super thick, slice them in half.
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