Description
A delightful dish marrying juicy chicken with the classic flavors of Caesar salad, enhanced by a creamy Parmesan twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup Caesar salad dressing
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Combine Caesar dressing, heavy cream, garlic powder, and half of the Parmesan cheese in a separate bowl and whisk together.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the chicken in the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a healthier version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt, or try grilled portobello mushrooms for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg