Description
This Easy Baked Caesar Chicken recipe combines tender, juicy chicken breasts with creamy Caesar dressing, melted provolone cheese, and a crunchy Caesar-style crouton topping. It’s a simple, flavorful baked dish perfect for a quick family dinner that requires minimal prep and delivers maximum taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasonings
- 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
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Season Chicken: Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer in the prepared baking dish and season evenly with salt and black pepper to enhance their flavor.
- Add Caesar Dressing and Cheese: Spread the creamy Caesar dressing evenly over each chicken breast and top each piece completely with sliced provolone cheese.
- Prepare Crouton Topping: Crush the Caesar-style croutons into small crumbs inside a large Ziplock bag, then sprinkle the crumbs evenly over the cheese-topped chicken breasts for a crunchy finish.
- Bake: Place the baking dish on the center rack of the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F) and the topping turns golden brown. If the crouton crumbs brown too quickly, loosely cover the dish with aluminum foil for the remainder of baking time.
Notes
- For even cooking, pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before starting.
- You can substitute provolone with mozzarella or another mild melting cheese if desired.
- Use fresh Caesar dressing or homemade for best flavor.
- To check for doneness, use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches 165°F internally.
- If crouton topping browns too fast, tent with foil to avoid burning.
