If you think chicken breasts are bound to be dry and boring, this recipe is about to change your mind. This Creamy Caesar Baked Chicken transforms simple poultry into a decadent, restaurant-quality dinner with minimal effort. The chicken bakes right in rich Caesar dressing, keeping it incredibly juicy and tender, while a gooey layer of melted cheese and a buttery, crushed-crouton crust add the ultimate crunch. It’s all the flavors of your favorite salad reimagined into a comforting, warm bake.

Creamy Caesar Chicken
Level: Easy Prep:  Yield: 4 servings
Total: 40 minutes Inactive:  Serving Size: 

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken breast, boneless and skinless
  • ½ cup creamy Caesar salad dressing (not vinaigrette)
  • 6 slices of provolone or 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup croutons
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Place the chicken breast flat into a baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Pour Caesar dressing over chicken to cover.
  3. Place sliced or shredded cheese on top of the chicken.
  4. Crush croutons to create crumbs, then mix in melted butter. Sprinkle croutons over chicken.
  5. Bake at 375°F for 20-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Cook's Note

The Crunch Factor: Keep an eye on your oven during the last 10 minutes of baking. If those buttery crouton crumbs are looking beautifully golden-brown but your chicken isn't quite at 165° yet, simply tent a piece of aluminum foil loosely over the baking dish. This stops the top from scorching while letting the chicken cook through to juicy perfection!

Daigle, W., and Weding, H. 2026, Creamy Caesar Baked Chicken Breast, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, Recipes

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Natalie Mazzullo
Natalie Mazzullo
Hans Weding
Hans Weding
 

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