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Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe for Weekday Comfort
Emily

Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe for Weekday Comfort

A quick, customizable comfort salad balancing crisp greens, tangy dressing, savory grilled chicken, and crunchy textures. Perfect for busy weeknights, this classic Italian-American dish delivers flavor without fuss.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup Caesar salad dressing (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 (8-oz) cooked chicken breasts (grilled, baked, or sautéed)
  • 1 head romaine lettuce (chopped)
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes (halved, optional)
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded or grated)
  • 1 cup croutons (gluten-free optional)

Method
 

  1. Make the Caesar salad dressing (whisk anchovies, lemon juice, olive oil, egg yolk, and Dijon mustard). Set aside extra for future use
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
  3. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper
  4. Bake chicken for 25-30 minutes until 165°F internal temperature
  5. Rest chicken for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain
  6. Assemble salad with chopped romaine, grape tomatoes (if using), croutons, and parmesan
  7. Toss with Caesar dressing before serving

Notes

Use fresh, crisp lettuce for best results
Substitute romaine with butter lettuce or spring mix if needed
Ensure croutons are gluten-free if following a gluten-free diet
Omit anchovies in the dressing if desired for a fish-free version