Description
Caesar Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a delightful dish that combines tender baked chicken with a rich, creamy pasta sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, offering a satisfying blend of flavors and textures that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Caesar dressing
- 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
- 12 oz penne or fettuccine
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- Italian seasoning
- black pepper
- salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Place the chicken breasts in the dish and coat them evenly with Caesar dressing. Top with half of the grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper.
- Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes until cooked through.
- While the chicken is baking, cook the pasta according to package directions; drain.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and simmer for a few minutes before stirring in the remaining Parmesan cheese along with salt and pepper until smooth.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce in the skillet; toss to coat.
- Serve the creamy pasta alongside baked chicken garnished with chopped parsley or extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 400g)
- Calories: 725
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg