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Baked Caesar Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Sauce

A delightful dish that combines the classic flavors of Caesar salad with juicy chicken, topped with a creamy Parmesan sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • to taste Salt and black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
Garnish
  • to taste Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Pat the chicken breasts dry. Rub them with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  3. Optional: In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the chicken for 2–3 minutes on each side until lightly golden.
Make Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and thyme.
Baking
  1. Place the chicken in a greased baking dish and pour the Parmesan sauce evenly over the top.
  2. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove the foil during the last 5 minutes to get a nicely browned top.
Serving
  1. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve with the sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the olive oil, garlic powder, and spices for a few hours before cooking. If you prefer a thicker sauce, add more Parmesan cheese or let the sauce simmer to reduce it.