Nutrition

High Protein Caesar Chicken Bake – SHK

This High Protein Caesar Chicken Bake is an easy, family-friendly dinner made with tender chicken breast, creamy Caesar dressing, melted provolone cheese, and crunchy homemade protein croutons. It has all the cozy, delicious flavor of creamy chicken casserole, only lighter and higher in protein!

This is a recipe from one of our new contributors, Sara Judkins!

Why You’ll Love This Caesar Chicken Bake

This recipe is simple, satisfying, and easy to make with ingredients you already have on hand. The chicken stays juicy, the cheese melts into the Caesar dressing, and the crunchy bread topping adds the perfect crunch.

You’ll love this recipe because:

Easy even on busy weekdays
made from simple ingredients
High in protein
Kid-friendly and flavorful
Great for leftovers
Delicious with salad, rice, and grilled vegetables.

Homemade crouton toppings are protein bread or sourdough toasted in a little butter until golden and crispy. Layer it over Caesar-coated chicken and melty provolone for a bubbly, golden dinner. This dinner can be served with a large chopped salad or spooned over rice for an easy weeknight meal.

Tips for the Best Caesar Chicken Bake

Use thin chicken breast

Thinly sliced chicken breast cooks evenly and becomes tender. If the chicken breast is thick, spread it into a butterfly shape or pound it to create an even thickness before grilling.

Look closely at the croutons

Homemade croutons will brown quickly when added to butter, so stir constantly and remove from heat as soon as they become crispy and golden.

For added protein, use protein bread

Protein bread is a great way to add a little extra nutrition to your crunchy toppings. Sourdough also works well if you have it.

Don’t cook the chicken too long

Check the chicken after about 25 minutes. Over baking can cause the pieces to become dry, especially if they are thin.

Let rest before serving

Letting the chicken sit for a few minutes after grilling will help the sauce settle and the cheese stay creamy.

easy transformation

Make it lighter

Use light Caesar dressing and part-skim provolone cheese.

Add more crunch

Mix a little grated Parmesan cheese into the toasted bread topping before baking.

Make it spicy

Add crushed red pepper flakes, black seasoning, and a little hot sauce to the Caesar dressing.

Use mozzarella instead

Replace the provolone with mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or a mozzarella and Parmesan mixture.

Available in bowl style

Serve the Caesar chicken over rice, quinoa, or roasted potatoes and add some chopped romaine on the side.

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