5.0 from 24 votes
Baked Caesar Chicken Recipe
This moist Baked Caesar Chicken gets its tenderness from a garlicky Caesar marinade but it's also a crust of parmesan-laced bread crumbs!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 764 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2-3 large boneless , skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 cups creamy garlic caesar dressing
- 1 1/2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese , finely shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- fresh lemon wedges , for serving and optional
Instructions
- Place one chicken breast at a time in a large plastic bag or under plastic wrap, tenderize the chicken to equal thickness, approximately 1/2 inch thick. Cut each piece into 2-3 pieces to make it more manageable.
- Place the tenderized pieces into a large plastic bag or bowl and toss with the cesar dressing to coat. Cover and chill for 2-24 hours.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F and place a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Coat the wire rack with cooking spray.
- In a dredging bowl or shallow dish, combine the bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, black pepper and salt.
- Remove each piece of chicken from the bag, tapping off any dripping liquid, but leaving anything creamy that stuck to the meat, and place directly into the bread crumb mixture.
- Remove and place onto the wire rack. Repeat with the remaining pieces of chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minute or until an instant thermometer reads 160°F. If you want them to be lightly browned, turn on the broiler for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve with fresh lemon wedges or desired sauce.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
764kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
58g
(89%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
30g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
79mg
(26%)
Sodium
2224mg
(93%)
Potassium
353mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
233IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
276mg
(28%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 764
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 764kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 58g | 89% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 30g | 176% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 2224mg | 93% |
| Potassium | 353mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 233IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 276mg | 28% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.