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baked caesar chicken with a creamy parmesan pasta
Lily Brooks

Baked Caesar Chicken With a Creamy Parmesan Pasta

This baked Caesar chicken with creamy parmesan pasta delivers gourmet flavors in under an hour, blending tangy Caesar-coated chicken with silky, cheese-laced pasta for an unforgettable weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 780
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6-8 oz each)
  • 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound penne or rigatoni pasta
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • Optional substitutions: Greek yogurt for cream gluten-free pasta, chicken thighs, nutritional yeast

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking dish with parchment. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Place in dish.
  2. Mix Caesar dressing, lemon juice, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Brush mixture over chicken.
  3. Combine Parmesan and breadcrumbs. Sprinkle over chicken and press gently to adhere.
  4. Bake 20-25 minutes or until internal temperature is 165°F. Let rest 5 minutes.
  5. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
  6. Melt butter in the same pot. Sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add cream, simmer gently, then whisk in Parmesan until smooth.
  7. Add pasta, reserved water as needed, chicken broth, parsley, garlic powder, and seasonings. Stir well.
  8. Serve pasta with sliced baked chicken on top. Garnish with fresh herbs or lemon wedges if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 780kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 52gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 820mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g

Notes

Use a meat thermometer for perfect chicken doneness and always reserve pasta water for a silky sauce.

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