Baked Caesar Chicken Pasta Recipe

Name: Baked Caesar Chicken Pasta
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 2 lbs; 1 cup Caesar dressing thick and creamy; 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated, divided; 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded; 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 lb penne pasta; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 4 cloves garlic minced; 1.5 cups heavy cream; 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 4 oz cream cheese softened; 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated; 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded; 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp white pepper; fresh parsley for garnish

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5 servings

45 min cook

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Juicy baked chicken breasts coated in a creamy Caesar-Parmesan crust served alongside rich, velvety garlic Parmesan penne pasta.

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
1 cup Caesar dressing (thick and creamy)
3/4 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated, divided)
1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb penne pasta
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1.5 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
4 oz cream cheese (softened)
1 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
fresh parsley (for garnish)

Steps

1

Preheat Oven
preheat

Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly coat a baking dish with olive oil.
2

Season Chicken
prep

Pat the chicken breasts dry and season them with cracked black pepper and garlic powder.
3

Coat Chicken with Caesar Mixture
prep

In a bowl, mix the Caesar dressing with part of the Parmesan cheese until smooth, then spread it generously over each piece of chicken.
4

Top and Arrange Chicken
prep

Place the chicken in the prepared dish, sprinkle the remaining Parmesan over the top, and finish with a layer of shredded mozzarella.
5

Bake Chicken
cook 30 min

Bake until the chicken is cooked through and the top is golden and bubbling. Broil briefly at the end to create a lightly crisp, cheesy crust, then remove and let it rest before slicing.
6

Cook Penne
cook 12 min

While the chicken cooks, boil the penne in salted water until tender with a slight bite. Drain and set aside.
7

Sauté Garlic
cook 2 min

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add the garlic, letting it cook just until fragrant.
8

Build Cream Sauce
cook 5 min

Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring gently and allowing it to simmer until slightly thickened.
9

Add Cream Cheese
cook 2 min

Add the cream cheese and stir until it melts into a smooth base.
10

Add Cheese to Sauce
cook 3 min

Gradually mix in the Parmesan and mozzarella, stirring until the sauce becomes thick, creamy, and glossy.
11

Season Sauce
cook

Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and white pepper, adjusting to taste.
12

Toss Pasta in Sauce
cook 2 min

Add the cooked penne and toss until every piece is fully coated in the sauce.
13

Serve
serve

Serve the creamy pasta with thick slices of the Caesar chicken alongside, then finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.