Oven-baked Caesar Chicken with Creamy Dijon Parmesan Sauce

• total time: 22 minutes

Ingredients

For the chicken:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

2 tablespoons olive oil

Salt and pepper, to taste

For the creamy Dijon Parmesan sauce:

½ cup mayonnaise

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 garlic clove, minced (optional)

Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional garnish:

Chopped fresh parsley

Extra Parmesan

Directions

Preheat the oven:

Set oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Prepare the chicken:

Pat chicken breasts dry with a paper towel.

Rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Bake the chicken:

Place chicken in the prepared dish.

Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Make the sauce:

While the chicken bakes, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Parmesan, lemon juice, and garlic in a small bowl.

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until smooth.