Description
A delightful twist on traditional chicken, this Melt In Your Mouth Caesar Chicken features tender chicken breasts coated in a creamy Caesar dressing mixture and topped with crispy panko breadcrumbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet Caesar salad dressing mix
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Caesar dressing mix, grated Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix until you have a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness of about ½ inch.
- Dip each chicken breast into the creamy dressing mixture, ensuring they are thoroughly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden-brown.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and transfer the chicken to a baking dish.
- Sprinkle panko breadcrumbs evenly on top of the chicken and press gently to help them adhere.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes or until breadcrumbs are golden and chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature 165°F).
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For best results, always check for doneness with a meat thermometer to avoid dry chicken. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg