Caesar Chicken Flatbread (Printer-Friendly)

Crispy flatbread with grilled chicken, romaine, Parmesan, and Caesar dressing. A delicious pizza-salad fusion ready in 27 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Flatbread

01 - 2 large flatbreads or naan
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Chicken

03 - 2 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts
04 - 1 teaspoon olive oil
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Caesar Topping

08 - 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
09 - 1/3 cup Caesar dressing
10 - 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

13 - Extra Parmesan shavings
14 - Lemon wedges

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush both sides of flatbreads lightly with olive oil and place on prepared sheet. Bake for 5 minutes until warmed and slightly crisp.
02 - Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
03 - In a large bowl, toss chopped romaine with Caesar dressing until lightly coated.
04 - Remove flatbreads from oven. Arrange sliced chicken evenly over each flatbread. Top generously with Caesar salad mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Add cherry tomatoes if desired.
05 - Finish with additional Parmesan shavings and black pepper. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • It delivers the satisfaction of pizza and the freshness of salad in one gorgeous bite.
  • You can have dinner on the table in less time than it takes to order takeout.
  • The warm base and cold topping create a texture contrast that makes every bite exciting.
  • It's endlessly adaptable to whatever proteins, greens, or toppings you have on hand.
02 -
  • Letting the chicken rest after cooking is non-negotiable, or all those flavorful juices will run out onto your cutting board instead of staying in the meat.
  • Don't dress the salad too early or it will wilt and lose that crisp, fresh texture that makes this dish work.
  • If your flatbreads are thin, check them after 3 minutes in the oven because they can go from golden to burnt very quickly.
03 -
  • Grill the chicken instead of pan-cooking it for a smoky char that adds another layer of flavor.
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan instead of pre-shredded for a sharper, more authentic taste that melts beautifully over the warm chicken.
  • If your Caesar dressing is too thick, thin it with a tablespoon of water or lemon juice so it coats the lettuce evenly without clumping.
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