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Easy Baked Caesar Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Total Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Easy Baked Caesar Chicken recipe features tender, boneless chicken breasts topped with creamy Caesar dressing, melted provolone cheese, and crunchy Caesar-style crouton crumbs. Baked to golden perfection, it’s a quick and delicious meal ideal for weeknights or casual dinners, delivering classic Caesar salad flavors in a comforting baked chicken dish.

Ingredients

Chicken and Seasoning

  • 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to an even thickness)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Toppings

  • ½ cup creamy Caesar dressing
  • 8 slices provolone cheese
  • 1 cup Caesar-style croutons

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Arrange and Season Chicken: Place the pounded chicken breasts in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper for balanced flavor.
  3. Apply Dressing and Cheese: Spread the creamy Caesar dressing evenly over the top of each chicken breast, ensuring full coverage. Then, layer 8 slices of provolone cheese over the chicken, covering each piece completely for a creamy, melty topping.
  4. Prepare Crouton Topping: Place the Caesar-style croutons in a large Ziplock bag and crush them into fine crumbs using a rolling pin or your hands. Sprinkle these crumbs evenly over the provolone cheese layers to add a crunchy texture after baking.
  5. Bake the Chicken: Place the baking dish on the oven’s center rack and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Bake until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F) and the topping is golden brown. If the crumb topping browns too quickly, loosely tent the dish with foil to prevent burning while the chicken finishes cooking.

Notes

  • Pounding the chicken breasts to an even thickness helps ensure they cook uniformly.
  • You can substitute provolone with mozzarella or Monterey Jack if desired.
  • Use Caesar-style croutons for best flavor, but plain or garlic croutons also work well.
  • Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer to guarantee chicken is safely cooked.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/easy-baked-caesar-chicken-recipe/