Description
This Easy Baked Caesar Chicken recipe combines tender, juicy chicken breasts with creamy Caesar dressing, melted provolone cheese, and a crunchy crouton topping. Perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner, this dish delivers classic Caesar salad flavors baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Arrange and Season Chicken: Lay the chicken breasts in a single layer in the baking dish. Season them evenly with salt and black pepper to enhance flavor.
- Add Caesar Dressing and Cheese: Spread the creamy Caesar dressing evenly over each chicken breast. Then, cover each piece completely with provolone cheese slices for a melty, rich topping.
- Prepare Crouton Topping: Crush the Caesar-style croutons into crumbs inside a large Ziplock bag. Sprinkle the crushed croutons evenly over the provolone-covered chicken to create a crunchy crust.
- Bake Until Cooked and Golden: Place the baking dish on the center oven rack and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the topping is golden brown. If the crouton topping browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil to prevent burning while cooking completes.
Notes
- For even cooking, pound the chicken breasts to an equal thickness before baking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Cover with foil if the crouton topping browns too fast to avoid burning.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or a simple green salad for a balanced meal.
- Crispier topping can be achieved by broiling for the last 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
