Our Chicken caesar salad consists of crispy vegetables, cooked chicken and our homemade Caesar dressing. It’s ready in under 30 minutes and is best topped with grated Parmesan cheese (of course!).
Whenever the menu says Chicken Caesar Salad, I almost always order it! It’s filling and crunchy, and I’m a big fan of Caesar salad dressing.
I think it’s great that you can buy a rotisserie and put all the ingredients on it. Or? You can make pan seared chicken, baked chicken breasts or even this Parmesan Crusted Chicken for an extra crunchy twist.
What you need for the Chicken Caesar Salad
- ROmaine Salad: Romaine lettuce is the base of this salad. We love how crispy and crunchy this salad is.
- Boiled Chicken: You are welcome to use any type of cooked chicken. Our Pan Seared Chicken Breasts are easy and a great option for this Chicken Caesar Salad recipe.
- Caesar salad dressing: We recommend making homemade Caesar dressing, but you can use store-bought dressing as well. Check out our homemade twist below.
Substitutions + Variations
Use a different protein: Have fun with this salad recipe and use a different protein! First, try one of the following methods:
Add more veggies: Why skimp on veggies when you can actually pack them in? Add whatever you have in the fridge, e.g. B. peppers, broccoli, cauliflower or celery.
Go vegetarian: Do you hope it stays vegetarian? Just remove the chicken breast and anchovy paste.
Our favorite Caesar salad dressing
Our homemade Caesar salad dressing is really good. It’s creamy, flavorful and easy to make at home. The only thing we really did differ from the classic Caesar dressing is that we replaced the raw egg yolks with mayonnaise and used some Greek yogurt. Here’s what you need to make our homemade Caesar dressing:
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Homemade Caesar Dressing
Make this easy Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe. It’s made without eggs and has a Greek yogurt and mayo base, making it extra creamy!
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Easy ways to cook chicken
Chicken from the stove: Sauté chicken breasts in butter or olive oil over medium/high heat, turning halfway through, about 10 minutes, or until chicken breasts reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Check out ours Fried chicken breast recipe for more details
Grilled Chicken: Grill the chicken breasts for 15-18 minutes at 200°C, turning halfway. Make sure your chicken breasts reach an internal temperature of at least 165°F. Check out ours Grilled chicken breast recipe for more details.
Oven-Baked Chicken: Bake chicken breasts at 375°F for 20-25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Check out ours Baked chicken breast recipe for more details.
serving suggestions
Chicken Caesar Salad is great as a main course, but can also be served as an appetizer or side dish. Here are some of our favorite entrees that pair perfectly with this recipe.
Mama’s Meatballs and Spaghetti: Italian meatballs and pasta are a popular and kid-friendly dinner idea. This truly is the best meatball recipe and it’s made with simply ground beef, breadcrumbs, parmesan and your favorite marinara!
Crockpot Lasagna: Have an Italian night out tonight with this awesome Crockpot Lasagna! Made with a flavorful meat sauce and a delicious blend of cheeses, this lasagna is super easy to make. Make it for the family tonight or set it up for the week!
Kale Lasagna Roll-Ups: These Kale Lasagna Roll-Ups are a delicious vegetarian alternative to a traditional lasagna. Perfect for serving a large group or preparing meals in advance to feed the family.
Caprese Chicken Pasta: Lovers of healthy pasta, this is for you! A Caprese Chicken Pasta with 51g protein per serving and all the delicious Caprese flavors you love. Plus, it’s perfect for meal prep!
Photography: The photos captured in this post are by Erin from The Wooden Skillet.