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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Caesar Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Sky
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Low Salt

Description

This Melt in Your Mouth Caesar Chicken Recipe is a deliciously tender and easy-to-make chicken dish featuring just 4 ingredients: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, creamy Caesar salad dressing, and sour cream. Baked to perfection and finished under the broiler for a golden crust, this quick weeknight dinner is bursting with rich flavor and ready in 40 minutes.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Cheese

  • 1½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Seasoning

  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Sauce

  • 1 cup Caesar salad dressing
  • ½ cup sour cream, room temperature (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the oven and pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray an 8×11½-inch baking pan with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Even out the chicken thickness: If your chicken breasts vary in thickness, place them inside a Ziplock bag and gently pound them to an even thickness of about ¾ to 1 inch using a meat pounder or rolling pin. This helps them cook evenly.
  3. Season the chicken: Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with 1 cup of the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and all of the freshly ground black pepper. Arrange the coated breasts in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
  4. Make the creamy sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the Caesar salad dressing and sour cream until smooth and well combined. Pour this mixture evenly over each chicken breast, making sure they are fully coated.
  5. Top with Parmesan: Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of Parmesan cheese over the top of the coated chicken breasts to add a lovely cheesy crust when baked.
  6. Bake the chicken: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting an instant-read meat thermometer into the thickest part of one of the middle breasts; it should read around 150°F (66°C) at this stage.
  7. Broil for color: Switch your oven to broil and place the chicken breasts under the broiler for an additional 2 to 4 minutes. Watch closely to achieve a golden brown top without burning. The final internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C).
  8. Rest the chicken: Remove the chicken from the oven and loosely cover with foil. Let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute for a moist result.
  9. Serve and garnish: Optionally garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve your melt-in-your-mouth Caesar chicken hot for a flavorful and satisfying meal.

Notes

  • Storage: Keep leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Use an instant-read thermometer for precise checking of chicken doneness for safety and juiciness.
  • For even cooking, pound chicken breasts to uniform thickness before baking.
  • Broil carefully as the cheese topping can burn quickly.
  • Sour cream is optional but adds extra creaminess and tang to the sauce.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://skysrecipes.com/melt-in-your-mouth-caesar-chicken-recipe/