Melt in your Mouth Caesar Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   * Note: Do NOT salt the chicken.
2. 2
   Heat oven to 375F and spray the inside of an 8x11 baking dish with cooking spray.
3. 3
   If the breasts are uneven thickness, pound them (placed in a Ziploc bag and on a flat surface) to an even -1 thickness using a meat pounder.
4. 4
   Sprinkle the breasts (both sides) with grated Parmesan cheese & freshly ground black pepper, and place them in the prepared baking dish.
5. 5
   Pour cup Caesar salad dressing over each breast (1 cup total over the 4 breasts) then sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
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   Place the prepared chicken in the oven and bake at 375F for 30 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in the middle of one of the middle breasts reads 155F.
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   Turn the oven to broil and broil the breasts an additional 2-4 minutes or until the chicken turns golden. It can burn quickly, so watch it closely. When done, a meat thermometer should register 160F when stuck into the thickest part of one of the middle breasts.
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   Remove from the oven, cover loosely with foil and allow chicken to rest 5-10 minutes before serving.
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   Enjoy!
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    ***OPTIONAL: If you prefer a thicker crust of sauce on top, add in either 1/2 cup sour cream or 1/2 cup mayo to the caesar and parm mixture. Stir well and follow the directions as above. It is totally optional but can add a thicker layer of creaminess! The pictures above are without the extra layer..