10 MINUTE CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD
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Hands down my favorite salad, 10 Minute Chicken Caesar Salad is the most epic salad with homemade salad dressing. I added chicken to this classic salad recipe and made the dressing without anchovies or raw eggs.
You can serve this with air fryer ribeye steak or it’s a complete meal on it’s own.
This salad is fresh, bright, crispy, and crunchy. The homemade dressing clings nicely to the Romaine. Adding chicken adds protein, which, along with tasting wonderful, will keep your tummy satisfied longer.
Caesar Salad is a staple in my house. Here are a few tips to help you prepare it quickly.
- Make the dressing in advance and keep it in the refrigerator.
- Wash the lettuce and wrap it in paper towels. This will make sure it dries properly.
- Meal prep by making everything in advance. Store each item in a separate zip-top bag. Assemble it when you’re ready to enjoy it.
10 MINUTE CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD
- Romaine. Romaine lettuce is greener than iceberg lettuce. Even though romaine lettuce contains a significant amount of water, nearly 95%, it also contains higher amounts of fiber, vitamins, and minerals than iceberg lettuce.
- Chicken.
- Salt & pepper.
- Olive oil.
- Caesar dressing. You can use store-bought dressing but my homemade recipe is amazing and so easy.
- Parmesan. Look for Parmesan with a dry, uneven appearance and has been aged at least 18 months.
- *Croutons. I didn’t add croutons this particular time to my Caesar. However, if you want or need extra crunch, add some. As well, if you’ve never made Homemade Croutons, you’ve got to make them. Homemade croutons are 1000x better than bought.
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The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but I have endeavored to be as accurate as possible
10 MINUTE CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD
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Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup Caesar salad Dressing
try my home Caesar Dressing recipe - 4 ounces Parmesan cheese shredded
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-size pieces and add to a medium mixing bowl. Combine salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper in a small bowl or ramekin and mix. Add the seasoning to the bowl with the chicken and toss to coat.
- Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and swirl to coat. Once the frying pan is hot, add the diced chicken and cook thoroughly for about eight minutes, or until the internal temperature reads 165°. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, chop the Romaine lettuce hearts into 1-inch pieces.
- Add Romaine to a large mixing bowl along with the cooked chicken, Parmesan cheese, and Caesar dressing. Toss to coat.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are important to you, I recommend calculating them yourself.
Such a quick and easy dinner recipe! Perfect for busy nights.
Great salad recipe. Love how quickly I can make this.
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!