Description
A fresh and creamy Chicken Caesar Salad made with juicy chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, crunchy croutons, and a rich homemade Caesar dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 cup croutons
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil (dressing)
- 2 tbsp parmesan (dressing)
Instructions
- Season and cook chicken until golden and cooked through.
- Let chicken rest, then slice.
- Mix dressing ingredients until creamy.
- Chop romaine lettuce.
- Combine lettuce, chicken, croutons, and parmesan.
- Add dressing and toss gently.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Add dressing just before serving to keep lettuce crisp. Do not overdress. Chicken can be grilled or pan-cooked for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg