Description
Tender diced chicken coated in a rich, tangy Caesar‑style sauce with Parmesan, garlic, lemon and optional anchovy paste. A versatile, flavorful dish that works as a main, pasta topping, or salad protein.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (≈ 450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup (240 ml) Caesar dressing
- ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) anchovy paste (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C).
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned on all sides.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and anchovy paste (if using).
- Transfer the browned chicken to a baking dish and pour the Caesar sauce mixture over it, ensuring the chicken is well coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce is bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can swap the regular Caesar dressing for a lighter, yogurt‑based or low‑fat version to reduce calories and fat.
- For crunch, sprinkle toasted breadcrumbs or crushed croutons over the top before baking.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce for a spicy twist.
- If short on time, after browning the chicken you can stir in the sauce in the skillet and simmer for ~5‑10 minutes instead of baking.
- To keep it lower in carbs, serve the chicken over cauliflower rice or spiralized zucchini instead of pasta or bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20‑25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan + Oven Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
