This Caesar Chicken is easy to make and takes only minutes to prepare. It’s a great way to get a delicious, healthy dinner on the table in no time!
If you love Caesar Chicken Salad Sandwiches then this is the recipe for you. The chicken is coated with a creamy Caesar dressing, topped with Parmesan cheese, and then baked until golden brown. You won’t regret making this recipe.
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Keto Caesar Chicken
Not only is this recipe low-carb and keto friendly, but the chicken is also full of protein and other nutrients, such as calcium and iron. So, if you are looking for a delicious meal that can be on the table in minutes and is also healthy, then give this baked chicken a try.
Why I Love This Recipe
This easy-to-make chicken dish can be prepared in just minutes and provides a great way to have a delicious, healthy dinner ready quickly.
- Easy to make
- Perfect for picky eaters
- Fills the house with a delicious aroma
If you love easy chicken recipes, then next time you may want to give this Lemon Chicken recipe a try.
Ingredients
You only need a handful of simple ingredients to help you make this easy recipe. All of these ingredients are easy to find at your local grocery store, or you may already have them on hand in your kitchen, which can save you a trip to the store.
Chicken thighs – I like to use skin-on bone-in chicken thighs for this baked chicken recipe.
Parmesan cheese – Freshly grated parmesan cheese will work better for this recipe instead of the stuff in a green can.
Caesar dressing – Any brand of caesar dressing will work for this recipe. My family likes the Litehouse brand.
Pork rind crumbs – I pulse original pork rinds in the food processor to make the pork rind crumbs for this recipe.
Substitutions
Bread Crumbs: If you aren’t on a low-carb or gluten-free diet, you can use breadcrumbs or panko bread crumbs instead.
Chicken: Instead of using bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, you can use boneless skinless chicken thighs or boneless skinless chicken breasts instead.
Variations / Options / Add-Ins
Here are a few ways that you can personalize this delicious recipe to suit your taste buds.
Add Vegetables: If you want to add some extra veggies to this recipe, you can stir in some broccoli or cauliflower florets before baking.
Spicy Version: To make a spicy version of this chicken recipe, you can sprinkle with red pepper flakes before baking.
Cheesy Version: For an extra cheesy version, you can add a cup of shredded mozzarella cheese during the last few minutes of baking.
Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools
You only need a few kitchen tools to help you make this simple, yet flavorful, baked chicken recipe. You won’t regret the dishes after the first bite of this easy meal.
- 9×9 baking dish – I like to use a glass or ceramic baking dish for this chicken recipe.
- mixing bowl – You will need a simple bowl to mix together the dressing and ingredients.
How to Make Caesar Chicken
Making this chicken recipe is so simple. Just follow the instructions below, and you will have a tasty meal that your family will enjoy in no time at all.
Step 1: Preheat the oven and prepare a baking dish
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and grease your baking dish.
Step 2: Season the chicken
Season the chicken with black pepper, and place in a 9×9 well-greased baking dish.
Step 3: Mix together the wet ingredients
In a bowl, mix together the caesar dressing, sour cream and parmesan cheese.
Step 4: Spread the dressing on top of the chicken
Spread the mixture over the chicken in the baking dish.
Step 5: Top the chicken with pork rinds
Sprinkle the pork rind crumbs on top of the chicken.
Step 6: Bake the chicken
Bake for 40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Serving Suggestions
I love to serve this baked chicken with a simple side salad like this Broccoli, Bacon and Cheese Salad or these Air Fryer Keto Brussel Sprouts.
Pro Tips
Here are a few tips that you can use to make sure that this recipe turns out perfect for you every time that you make it.
- Be sure to use freshly grated parmesan cheese instead of the pre-grated stuff in a green can.
- Pulse pork rinds in a food processor to make sure they are finely ground for topping the chicken thighs.
- To reduce fat and calories, you can use fat free or low-fat caesar dressing if you prefer.
- You could also season the chicken with salt, garlic powder, and onion powder if you want to add more flavor.
- If you don’t have bread crumbs or pork rinds, you could also top the chicken with crushed croutons.
- Instead of crushing the pork rinds in a food processor you could also use a rolling pin and ziploc bag.
- Garnish this melt-in-your-mouth chicken with fresh parsley for an extra pop of color and fresh flavor.
FAQs
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe.
Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and kept in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To reheat, place in a foil lined baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes or until heated through.
The internal temperature of chicken thighs should read 165 degrees when using a meat thermometer.
More Chicken Recipes
If you like chicken, give these recipes a try:
- Everything Bagel Chicken
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Foil Packets
- Instant Pot BBQ Chicken
- Mayo Parmesan Chicken
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📋 Recipe
Baked Caesar Chicken
Equipment
- 9×9 baking dish
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 4 Bone-in and skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 ⅓ cups Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 cup Caesar dressing
- ½ cup Sour cream
- 1 cup Pork rind crumbs
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Season the chicken with pepper, and place in a 9×9 well-greased baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix together the caesar dressing, sour cream and parmesan cheese.
- Spread the mixture over the chicken in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the pork rind crumbs over the chicken.
- Bake for 40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- Be sure to use freshly grated parmesan cheese instead of the pre-grated stuff in a green can.
- Pulse pork rinds in a food processor to make sure they are finely ground for topping the chicken thighs.
- To reduce fat and calories, you can use fat free or low-fat caesar dressing if you prefer.
- You could also season the chicken with salt, garlic powder, and onion powder if you want to add more flavor.
- If you don’t have bread crumbs or pork rinds, you could also top the chicken with crushed croutons. Instead of crushing the pork rinds in a food processor you could also use a rolling pin and ziploc bag.
- Garnish this melt-in-your-mouth chicken with fresh parsley for an extra pop of color and fresh flavor.
I would like to know if I can use thin cut chicken breasts and if so, how long should I cook them for and at what temperature please? Thank you.
Yes, you can use thin cut chicken breasts instead. They can cook at the same temperature, 400 degrees. Try cooking them for 15 – 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees.