Description
Indulge in the perfect fusion of a classic Caesar salad and a delicious pizza with this High Protein Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza recipe. It’s a satisfying and flavorful dish that’s easy to make and will impress your taste buds!
Ingredients
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For the Pizza:
- 1 high-protein flatbread or pre-made pizza crust
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast (chopped or shredded)
For the Salad Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/4 cup light Caesar dressing
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon shaved Parmesan (for topping)
- optional lemon wedge for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the pizza: Place the flatbread or pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone. Sprinkle the mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese over the crust. Top with the cooked chicken and bake for 8–10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Prepare the salad: While the pizza bakes, toss the chopped romaine with Caesar dressing, olive oil, and black pepper in a large bowl.
- Assemble: Once the pizza is done, allow it to cool slightly, then top with the dressed salad. Finish with shaved Parmesan and a squeeze of lemon if desired.
- Serve: Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use grilled chicken for extra flavor, or swap in rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes or croutons for extra texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 pizza
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
