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Caesar Chicken Bake Recipe for Easy Dinners
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Caesar Chicken Bake

Transform simple chicken breasts into a restaurant-quality meal with this easy, protein-packed Caesar Chicken Bake. Tender poultry is seasoned, coated in a creamy, tangy Caesar dressing, and topped with a luscious blend of melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. This one-dish meal is the ultimate weeknight solution for a flavorful, satisfying, and moist dinner the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
  • 1 cup creamy Caesar dressing (alcohol-free)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Rub the spice blend thoroughly onto both sides of each chicken breast.
  4. Place the seasoned chicken in the prepared baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and half of the Parmesan over the chicken.
  6. Whisk the Caesar dressing with the lemon juice and spread evenly over the cheese and chicken.
  7. Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  8. Bake for 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Notes

Ensure the Caesar dressing used is alcohol-free to meet dietary requirements. You can serve this with a side of steamed vegetables or a crisp garden salad to balance the meal.