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 chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, Caesar dressing, and 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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.