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Baked Caesar Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Sauce

Juicy chicken breasts baked in a rich, creamy garlic-parmesan sauce with a golden cheese crust. A low-carb, high-protein dinner ready in under 40 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Chicken Base
  • 4 large chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
Creamy Parmesan Sauce
  • 1 cup mayonnaise or half Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.5 tsp Dijon mustard
Topping
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese shredded
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13 Baking Dish
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel and season lightly with salt and pepper on both sides. Place them in the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, grated parmesan cheese, minced garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard until well combined.
  4. Spoon the creamy sauce mixture evenly over each chicken breast, ensuring the tops are completely covered.
  5. Sprinkle the shredded parmesan cheese generously over the top of the sauce-coated chicken.
  6. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  7. Optional: Turn the oven to broil for 2-3 minutes to brown the cheese topping until golden and bubbly. Watch closely to prevent burning.
  8. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

For a crunchier topping, mix 1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs with the shredded cheese before baking.