Description
A delightful twist on the classic Caesar salad featuring roasted chicken, crisp romaine, cherry tomatoes, crunchy croutons, and rich Caesar dressing, all made in one pan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup croutons
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil, and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice it into strips.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, and croutons.
- Add the sliced chicken on top, drizzle with Caesar dressing, and toss until well-coated.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
Allow the chicken to rest before slicing to keep it juicy. Customizable with additional toppings such as red onions or avocado.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg