Description
Baked Caesar Chicken with a Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a delightful dish that marries the tangy flavors of Caesar dressing with rich, creamy Parmesan pasta. Perfect for both casual family dinners and festive gatherings, this recipe features succulent chicken breasts coated in zesty dressing and a velvety sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for garnish)
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Coat with Caesar dressing and sprinkle Parmesan on top.
- Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic powder, heavy cream, and Parmesan; stir until smooth.
- Toss cooked pasta in the creamy sauce until well-coated.
- Serve baked chicken over pasta, garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 660
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg