Description
Enjoy a delightful twist on dinner with this Baked Caesar Chicken featuring a rich and creamy Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Rub them with olive oil, then season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- (Optional) Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden. Transfer the chicken to the baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and thyme until smooth.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken. Cover the dish loosely with foil.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the foil during the last 5 minutes if desired for light browning.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Spoon sauce over the chicken and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Make sure not to overcook the chicken. You can customize the sauce by adding more herbs or spices that you enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Baked Chicken, Caesar Chicken, Parmesan Chicken, Easy Dinner, Comfort Food