Caesar Chicken with Asparagus (Print Version)
Juicy chicken breasts with asparagus in a cheesy Caesar dressing, oven-baked to golden tenderness.
# Ingredients:
→ Poultry
01 -
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Produce
02 -
1 lb asparagus spears, trimmed
03 -
Lemon wedges, for garnish
→ Seasoning
04 -
Salt, to taste
05 -
Black pepper, to taste
06 -
1 tsp garlic powder
→ Dressing & Cheese
07 -
1 cup Caesar dressing
08 -
0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Oil
09 -
1 tbsp olive oil
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 190°C. Pat chicken breasts dry and season on both sides with salt and black pepper.
02 -
Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
03 -
Remove skillet from heat. Pour Caesar dressing evenly over chicken breasts, then sprinkle each piece with Parmesan cheese.
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Nestle trimmed asparagus spears around the chicken in the skillet. Sprinkle asparagus generously with garlic powder and additional Parmesan if desired.
05 -
Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 18–22 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the asparagus is tender. Before serving, garnish with lemon wedges.
# Notes:
01 -
Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 75°C for optimal food safety.