Caesar Dressing Chicken is an easy three-ingredient recipe that's just perfect for those busy weekdays! It’s so simple to prepare and packed with fantastic flavors, all thanks to a bottle of delicious premade Caesar dressing. You’ll love the delightful crunch from the croutons that pairs perfectly with the creamy goodness of the Caesar dressing.
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Caesar Dressing Chicken Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken breast
- Ceasar dressing
- Croutons – 1 (5 oz) bag
How to make Caesar Dressing Chicken?
Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a casserole pan with nonstick spray.
Slice your chicken into strips. Combine the chicken slices and Caesar dressing in the casserole pan in an even layer.
Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, smash the croutons into crumbs. Sprinkle the crumbs on top of the chicken mixture.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
FAQs (Because Life’s Too Busy for Guesswork)
It is okay to add Parmesan cheese toward the end of baking, especially if you would like to have the cheese melty or even give it that crispy cheese topping if you were to broil it for just a couple of minutes.
Yes, if you want to cook it in the crockpot, you can. It would be 4-6 hours on low and 2-3 on high. But note that in doing so, your crouton topping will be soggy and won't have any crispness.
Either the creamy or traditional version of Caesar dressing will work. It will come down to which you would prefer.
If your crumb topping is still on the soggy side and you would like it to be a little crisp, you can put it under the broiler for 1-3 minutes, but watch it very closely as it can burn extremely fast.
What are substitutions that I can make?
- Boneless skinless chicken breast – Another option would be to use chicken tenderloins. If you choose to do so, you wouldn’t need to cut them into strips unless they were very large.
- Ceasar dressing – You can use whichever brand you prefer here.
- Croutons – There are lots of seasoned ones you could get, but I would recommend a flavor you would typically see with Caesar salads, as you do not want the flavors of your dressing to clash with the season of your topping. You could use breadcrumbs if you wished to, as well.
What do I serve with this Caesar Dressing Chicken?
- Caesar salad
- Mash potatoes
- Steamed broccoli or green beans
- Roasted Brussels or eggplant
- Bourbon Smash
How should I store my Caesar Dressing Chicken?
- Ceasar Dressing Chicken should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. To reheat, place in oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes or until thoroughly heated. You could also reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 4-5 minutes.
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Caesar Dressing Chicken
Equipment
- Casserole pan
- Nonstick spray
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Meat mallet or rolling pin
- Meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup Caesar dressing
- 1 5-ounce bag croutons
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a casserole pan with nonstick spray.
- Slice your chicken into strips. Combine the chicken slices and Caesar dressing in the casserole pan in an even layer.
- Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, smash the croutons into crumbs. Sprinkle the crumbs on top of the chicken mixture.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Notes
- Add Parmesan cheese toward the end of baking if you want it melty or slightly crispy, just broil for 1–3 minutes, watching carefully.
- You can cook this in a crockpot (4–6 hours on low or 2–3 on high), but the crouton topping will be soft, not crisp.
- Either creamy or traditional Caesar dressing works, use your personal preference.
- For a crispier crumb topping, broil it for 1–3 minutes at the end, keeping a close eye so it doesn't burn.
I have a homemade caesar dressing recipe that I can’t wait to try with this!
I loved how easy this was to put together and it tasted amazing! Thanks for sharing it.
I can’t wait to try this recipe, big fan of caesar dressing! Love how the chicken looks creamy and delicious!