This "Melt in Your Mouth Caesar Chicken" is the ultimate easy, creamy, flavor-packed dinner. With just a handful of ingredients—boneless chicken breasts, Caesar dressing, Parmesan, and optional sour cream—it bakes to tender perfection in under 30 minutes. A simple process of coating, baking, and broiling delivers juicy chicken topped with a golden, cheesy crust. Ideal for busy weeknights, it’s so effortless yet satisfying that it’s become a family favorite. The sauce is tangy and rich, the chicken succulent—and cleanup? A breeze. You’ll be blown away by how something this simple tastes so great.
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing
½ cup sour cream, room temperature (optional)
Preheat oven to 375 °F. Lightly spray an 8×11½‑inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
If chicken breasts are uneven, pound them in a sealed bag to about ¾–1 inch thickness for even cooking.
Season both sides of the chicken with 1 cup Parmesan and black pepper, then place in the prepared dish.
Whisk Caesar dressing and sour cream (if using) in a bowl. Pour over the chicken evenly, then top with remaining ½ cup Parmesan.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer reads 150 °F in the thickest part.
Switch oven to broil; broil for 2–4 minutes until the top is golden brown—watch closely to avoid burning.
Let chicken rest, loosely covered with foil, for 5–10 minutes until it reaches 165 °F before serving.
Calories: ~663 kcal
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Protein: 37 g
Fat: 53 g (15 g saturated)
Cholesterol: 145 mg
Sodium: 1507 mg
Calcium: 395 mg
Iron: 1 mg