Chicken Caesar Flatbread (Printable)
Golden flatbread with grilled chicken, melted cheese, and crisp Caesar-dressed romaine.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Chicken
01 - 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ For the Flatbread
07 - 2 large flatbreads or naan
08 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
→ For the Topping
10 - 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
11 - 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
12 - 1/4 cup shaved parmesan cheese
13 - Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
14 - Cherry tomatoes sliced optional
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
03 - Place flatbreads on a baking sheet. Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella and grated parmesan. Bake for 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are crisp.
04 - Remove flatbreads from oven. Arrange sliced chicken on top.
05 - Toss romaine with Caesar dressing in a bowl until evenly coated.
06 - Pile dressed lettuce over the chicken. Garnish with shaved parmesan, black pepper, and optional cherry tomatoes. Slice and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It transforms a classic salad into something you can actually eat with your hands, which somehow makes everything taste better
- The contrast between warm cheese covered flatbread and cool crisp lettuce hits every texture craving in one bite
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- Do not skip resting the chicken or all those juices will end up on your cutting board instead of in your meat
- Let the flatbread cool for just a minute before adding the lettuce so it stays crisp and does not wilt instantly
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- Grate your own parmesan from a wedge instead of buying it pre grated and the flavor difference will shock you
- Warm your flatbread in the oven for 2 minutes before adding toppings so it gets crispy instead of soggy