Baked Caesar Chicken with Parmesan Crust

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-05 · Updated 2026-05-05

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Juicy baked chicken breasts topped with a golden Parmesan and herb crust, perfect for a comforting dinner. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, Caesar dressing, grated Parmesan cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup Caesar dressing
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tbsp dried parsley
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with 1 tbsp olive oil.
Step 2: Pat dry 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each), then season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 3: Spread 1/2 cup Caesar dressing evenly over the top of each chicken breast.
Step 4: In a bowl, combine 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 tbsp dried parsley, and 1 tsp garlic powder.
Step 5: Press the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture firmly over the Caesar-dressed side of each chicken breast to create a crust.
Step 6: Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish crust-side up and drizzle the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil over the crusts.
Step 7: Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the crust is golden and crispy.
Step 8: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.