Description
Chicken Caesar Salad is a timeless favorite that combines crisp romaine lettuce, juicy grilled chicken, and a creamy Caesar dressing. Topped with crunchy croutons and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, this salad brings both flavor and elegance to your dining experience. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, it’s quick to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 large head of fresh romaine lettuce (about 6 cups chopped)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup creamy Caesar dressing
- 1 cup croutons
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for grilling)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or stovetop pan over medium heat. Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for about 6-7 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let rest before slicing.
- While the chicken cooks, chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large bowl.
- Once the chicken has rested, slice it into strips or cubes and add it to the bowl of lettuce.
- Drizzle Caesar dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Top with croutons and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and garlic before grilling. Customize by adding cherry tomatoes or swapping out romaine for kale. To make it healthier, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise in the dressing.