Easy One-Pan Caesar Chicken Bake

If you love Caesar salad, just wait until you try it as a cozy chicken dinner! This One-Pan Caesar Chicken Bake combines tender chicken breasts, creamy Caesar dressing, melty provolone cheese, and a buttery crunchy crouton topping. Everything bakes together in one dish, making it an easy dinner for busy weeknights. The best part? You don't need a long list of ingredients or a complicated cooking process. Just layer everything in a baking dish, pop it in the oven, and let the oven do the work. It's creamy, cheesy, crunchy, and packed with that classic Caesar flavor the whole family will love.

Easy One-Pan Caesar Chicken Bake

Ingredients

• 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 4 ounces each
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup Caesar dressing
• 8 slices provolone cheese
• 5 ounces Caesar-flavored croutons
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a little butter.
2. Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle both sides with salt and black pepper.
3. Spoon the Caesar dressing evenly over the chicken, making sure each piece is nicely coated. Place the provolone cheese slices over the top.
4. Add the Caesar croutons to a bowl and gently crush them into coarse crumbs. Pour in the melted butter and toss until the crumbs are evenly coated.
5. Sprinkle the buttery crouton mixture evenly over the chicken and cheese.
6. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned and the chicken is cooked through. For the safest and most accurate check, insert an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken. It should reach 165°F.
7. Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes. This gives the juices a chance to settle and keeps the chicken tender.
8. Spoon some of the creamy Caesar sauce from the bottom of the pan over the chicken before serving. That extra sauce is too good to leave behind!

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