Caesar Chicken Flatbread (Print Version)

Crisp flatbread topped with grilled chicken, fresh romaine, Parmesan, and creamy Caesar dressing. A perfect fusion of pizza and salad.

# What You'll Need:

→ Flatbread

01 - 2 large flatbreads or naan
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Chicken

03 - 2 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts
04 - 1 teaspoon olive oil
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Caesar Topping

08 - 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
09 - 1/3 cup Caesar dressing
10 - 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

13 - Extra Parmesan shavings
14 - Lemon wedges

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Brush both sides of flatbreads lightly with olive oil. Place on prepared baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes until warmed and slightly crisp.
03 - Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
04 - In a large bowl, toss chopped romaine with Caesar dressing until lightly coated.
05 - Remove flatbreads from oven. Arrange sliced chicken evenly over each flatbread. Top generously with Caesar salad mix and sprinkle with Parmesan. Add cherry tomatoes if desired.
06 - Finish with additional Parmesan shavings and black pepper. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It satisfies that pizza craving while sneaking in a full salad's worth of greens without feeling virtuous or boring.
  • The flatbread gets crispy in the oven, creating the perfect sturdy base that doesn't go soggy under all that creamy dressing.
  • You can prep the chicken ahead or use leftovers, making this a true weeknight lifesaver when you're too tired to think.
02 -
  • Don't skip letting the chicken rest after cooking, or all the juices will run out when you slice it and you'll end up with dry, sad chicken.
  • Dress the salad right before assembling, not ahead of time, or the lettuce will wilt and lose all its crunch by the time you eat.
  • If your flatbreads are thin, watch them closely in the oven because they can go from golden to burnt in under a minute.
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet for the chicken if you have one, because it gives you a better sear and more flavor without any extra effort.
  • Toss the romaine with just enough dressing to coat it lightly, then drizzle a little extra over the top after assembling for visual appeal and extra flavor.
  • If you're making this for a crowd, set up a flatbread bar with all the components separated so everyone can build their own and customize the toppings.
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