Baked Caesar Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Sauce

An easy and tasty dish.

Baked Caesar Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Sauce

Ingredients
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup Parmesan, grated
1 teaspoon Dijon
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions
Preheat oven to 375. Season chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat, Add chicken and sear for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until lightly golden. Place the chicken in a greased baking dish.

In a small bowl, whisk together heavy cream, Parmesan, Dijon, lemon juice and Italian seasoning until smooth. Pour the Parmesan sauce evenly over the chicken.

Cover dish with foil and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove foil in the last 5 minutes of cooking time

Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Serve over pasta with the creamy Parmesan sauce spooned over the top. Garnish with parsley.