Description
A comforting meal that combines baked chicken with creamy spaghetti, flavored with Caesar dressing and parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup Caesar dressing (for marinating)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Crouton crumbles for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Coat the chicken breasts in Caesar dressing thoroughly. In a shallow bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Press this mixture firmly onto each chicken breast on all sides.
- Drizzle olive oil over the coated chicken for extra crispness. Bake in the preheated oven for 20–22 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- While the chicken bakes, cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, letting it simmer gently for 2 minutes.
- Add the cream cheese and stir until smooth, then mix in the remaining grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella until the sauce thickens and is glossy.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti in the creamy sauce, ensuring every strand is well-coated.
- Slice the baked Caesar chicken and arrange it beautifully over the creamy spaghetti.
- Finish with a sprinkle of crouton crumbles and fresh parsley. Serve alongside lemon wedges for a fresh pop of flavor.
Notes
Feel free to customize this recipe by using different cheeses or pasta types. Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick or use grilled vegetables for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken, pasta, creamy, Caesar dressing, family dinner