Description
Ultimate Caesar Chicken is a deliciously twisted take on the classic, featuring juicy chicken breasts drizzled with creamy dressing, fresh romaine, and Parmesan—ideal for gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic
- ½ cup Caesar dressing
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup croutons
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and juices run clear.
- In the last few minutes of cooking, add minced garlic to infuse flavor.
- Whisk together Caesar dressing and lemon juice in a bowl.
- In a large bowl, mix chopped romaine and croutons; drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.
- Allow cooked chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
- Serve salad topped with sliced chicken and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: - Marinate chicken in Caesar dressing for extra flavor. - Substitute romaine with kale or add cherry tomatoes for extra color. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.