For this baked Caesar chicken recipe, chicken breast is coated in a creamy dressing and sprinkled with buttery Parmesan topping resulting in crispy, juicy chicken.
Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time::30 mins
Total Time::45 mins
Servings::4
Ingredients
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cooking spray
1/2 cup Caesar salad croutons, crushed
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon butter, melted
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (1 1/2 to 2 pounds total)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing
1/3 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
chopped fresh parsley to taste for garnish
Directions
Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (180 degrees C). Coat a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick spray.
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Combine crushed croutons, Parmesan cheese, and butter; toss to mix. Set aside.
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Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. Pound to an even thickness with a meat mallet.
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Sprinkle with pepper and salt on both sides and place chicken into the prepared baking dish.
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Stir together salad dressing, sour cream, and flour in a small bowl.
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Spoon salad dressing mixture over chicken and turn to coat.
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Top with crouton mixture.
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Bake in the preheated oven until topping is browned and chicken is longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 25 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Garnish with parsley.
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