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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Caesar Chicken Recipe

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Caesar Chicken


  • Author: Savannah
  • Total Time: 40
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-vegetarian

Description

A one-pan creamy chicken dish with tangy Caesar dressing, gooey mozzarella, and garlic-herb flavors. Ready in 30 minutes with pantry-friendly ingredients.


Ingredients

Scale

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4
Caesar dressing
1 cup
Grated Parmesan
½ cup
Garlic powder
½ tsp
Black pepper
1 tsp
Onion powder
1 tsp
Shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup


Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F
Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish
Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towel
In a bowl, combine Caesar dressing, Parmesan, garlic powder, black pepper, and onion powder
Mix until smooth
Place chicken in the baking dish
Spoon the dressing mixture over each breast
Top with shredded mozzarella cheese
Return to oven for 5 final minutes
Let chickens rest on the baking dish for 5 minutes
Top with fresh parsley if desired

Notes

Use room temperature chicken to prevent uneven cooking
Substitute nutritional yeast for Parmesan in vegetarian versions
Gluten-free Caesar dressing can be used for dietary needs
Resting period ensures juicy results
5-minute cheese-bake creates optimal molten topping

  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken breast
  • Calories: 460
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 50g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg