Easy One Pan Chicken Caesar Bake

This Easy One Pan Chicken Caesar Bake is almost TOO delicious to be this easy! Its creamy, cheesy, and the best part, it's ready in just 30 minutes. This easy dinner recipe is made all in one pan, and has become a weekly request with my family! Made with tender chicken, creamy Caesar dressing, cheese, and bread crumbs, its the perfect main dish to add to your weeknight rotation.

EASY CHICKEN CAESAR BAKE

I will never get over how simple this meal is, because the flavors are a 10/10! My family absolutely loves this recipe, and the best part is that it only takes a few minutes to prep. Perfect for those busy weeknights when you don't have much time to make dinner. A one pan meal is always my go-to, especially when I'm needing an easy dinner.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS EASY ONE PAN CHICKEN CAESAR BAKE

One Pan: One pan meals can't get much easier than this! Made with simple ingredients that bakes together so nicely. I love a one pan dinner for those busy weeknights.

Budget-Friendly: This chicken caesar bake is made with affordable and simple ingredients, and it is great for leftovers! I use Ken's Caesar dressing for this recipe, however, you can use an alternative option as well.

Family-Friendly: This dinner is one of those meals that EVERYONE in the family asks for weekly. Kid-friendly and picky toddler approved.

INGREDIENTS

• Chicken Breast: You can substitute for chicken thighs or chicken tenderloins.
• Caesar Dressing: A thick and creamy caesar dressing helps add the richness to this meal. However, you can substitute for your preferred caesar dressing.
• Bread Crumbs: Swap crushed croutons for added crunch.
• Cheese: Smoky provolone and grated Parmesan give this dish rich, savory flavor.
• Melted Butter: Helps add the buttery texture on top of the chicken and cheese.
• Seasonings: The seasonings used include salt, pepper, italian seasoning, and garlic powder.

HOW TO MAKE ONE PAN CHICKEN CAESAR BAKE

First, preheat your oven to 375 degrees farenheit.

Next, if you are using thicker chicken breasts, butterfly them to make them thinner. It should make about 4 pieces, for 2 pounds of chicken.

Then, in one bowl, add ¾ of the caesar dressing bottle into the bowl to dip the chicken.

Then, in another bowl, add 1 cup bread crumbs, ½ cup parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to taste, ½ teaspoon garlic powder and ½ teaspoon italian seasoning.

Next, you'll evenly cover entire chicken breast with caesar dressing, then dip into the breadcrumb mixture.

In a 13x9 pan, brush small amount of caesar dressing to the bottom of the pan to prevent from sticking.

Add chicken to bottom of pan. then add provolone cheese slices the top of the chicken.

In a separate bowl add melted butter,1 cup bread crumbs, salt, pepper and ½ teaspoon italian seasoning to bowl. Then you'll combine, and add to top of provolone cheese.

Finally bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches internal temp of 165 degrees.

TIPS AND TRICKS

Storage: Place leftovers in a sealed, airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days. Warm them in the microwave when ready to enjoy.

Cooking: For this recipe, I like to cook it uncovered, without any aluminum foil, to make sure the chicken cooks thoroughly.

Sides: This one pan chicken caesar bake can be served with a side of vegetables, mashed potatoes or salad.

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Easy One Pan Chicken Caesar Bake

Meghan Kay

This Easy One Pan Chicken Caesar Bake is almost TOO delicious to be this easy! Its creamy, cheesy, and the best part, it's ready in just 30 minutes. Made with tender chicken, creamy Caesar dressing, cheese, and bread crumbs, its the perfect main dish to add to your weeknight rotation.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Equipment

• 1 13x9 casserole pan

Ingredients

  

• 2 lb chicken breast
• 1 bottle caesar dressing
• 1-2 cups bread crumbs
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
• 8 slices provolone cheese
• 1 stick melted butter
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• salt & pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

 

• preheat oven 375 degrees
• if you are using thicker chicken breasts, butterfly them to make them thinner. should make about 4 pieces.
• in one bowl, add ¾ of the caesar dressing into the bowl to dip the chicken.
• in another bowl, add 1 cup bread crumbs, ½ cup parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to taste, garlic powder and italian seasoning.
• in a 13x9 pan, brush small amount of caesar dressing to the bottom of the pan to prevent from sticking.
• dip the chicken breast in the bowl with caesar dressing (make sure its evenly coated), then dip into the breadcrumb mixture.
• add to bottom of pan. then add provolone cheese slices the top of the chicken.
• melt 1 stick of butter and add 1 cup bread crumbs, salt, pepper and italian seasoning to bowl. combine and add to top of provolone cheese.
• bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches internal temp of 165 degrees.
• serve with roasted veggies, mashed potatoes or salad.

Keyword bake, caesar, chicken, one pan