If you’re stuck during a dinner rut, here’s the no-muss, no-fuss, flavor-packed chicken dish that’s getting to snap you out of it. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are smothered in your favorite creamy Caesar dressing and baked until golden, then showered with snowy Parmesan before heading under the broiler to urge nice and bubbly. Pair it with an easy salad or a side of broccoli or roasted potatoes, and you’ve got a weeknight-friendly dinner the entire family will love.
The Most Flavorful Chicken Dinner Starts with dressing
If you, too, grew up eating pigeon breast marinated in Italian dressing , you’re no stranger to using store-bought dressing as a quick-and-easy flavor booster. Umami-rich Caesar dressing, packed with garlicky, lemony, cheesy flavor, is the perfect match for mild-mannered chicken breast — and you can even skip the step of marinating. Simply coat the chicken with a cup of dressing, send it to the oven, and the flavors will infuse into the meat and season it as it bakes. Since there’s plenty of salt and pepper in the dressing, you don’t need to season the chicken with any extra.
SERVES4
PREP TIME:5 minutes
COOKING TIME:23 minutes to 30 minutes
INGREDIENTS
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds total)
- 1 cup creamy Caesar dressing
- 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, finely grated (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley leaves (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Arrange a rack within the middle of the oven and warmth the oven to 400ºF.
- Pound 4 boneless, skinless pigeon breast s one at a time: Place 1 chicken breast during a gallon-sized zip-top bag and pound with a kitchen utensil or the flat side of a meat mallet to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Set aside and repeat with the remaining breasts.
- Pour 1 cup creamy Caesar dressing during a baking dish large enough to suit the chicken during a single layer. Place the chicken breasts within the baking dish, then flip them in order that they're evenly coated with dressing.
- Bake until the chicken is golden-brown, cooked through, and registers 165°F on an instant-read thermometer, 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile, finely grate 2 ounces Parmesan cheese (about 1/2 cup) and coarsely chop enough parsley leaves to urge 2 tablespoons, if using.
- Heat the broiler to high. Remove the baking dish from the oven. Sprinkle the Parmesan over the chicken in an even layer. Broil until the cheese is melted and lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve the chicken garnished with the parsley if using.
RECIPE NOTES
Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
