Baked Caesar Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Sauce
Experience rich flavors with our Baked Caesar Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Sauce—easy preparation for a satisfying dinner. Try it today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and rub them with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- For extra flavor (optional), sear the chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and thyme until combined.
- Place the seasoned chicken in a greased baking dish and pour the creamy sauce over it.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20–25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove foil during the last 5 minutes to brown the top.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg