Description
This Savory Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza combines the classic flavors of a Caesar salad with a crispy, golden pizza crust. Featuring grilled chicken, crunchy romaine lettuce, creamy Caesar dressing, and Parmesan cheese, it offers a delightful twist on traditional pizza that’s perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 pound Pizza Dough (Store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (For brushing the dough)
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper (Freshly ground, to taste)
Toppings
- 1.5 cups Grilled Chicken Breast (Cooked and diced)
- 0.5 cup Caesar Dressing (High-quality dressing recommended, plus extra for drizzling)
- 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese (Grated)
- 2 cups Romaine Lettuce (Chopped into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (Freshly squeezed)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for a crispy crust.
- Prepare Dough: If using store-bought dough, let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to make it easier to roll out.
- Roll Out Dough: Roll out the pizza dough to approximately 12 inches in diameter or your desired thickness and shape.
- Brush Dough: Transfer the rolled dough onto a baking sheet or pizza stone and brush the surface with olive oil for a golden crust.
- Season Dough: Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper evenly over the dough for added flavor.
- Apply Dressing: Spread a thin, even layer of Caesar dressing over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust edges.
- Add Chicken: Distribute the diced grilled chicken breast evenly on top of the dressing layer.
- Sprinkle Cheese: Generously sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the chicken for a savory finish.
- Bake Pizza: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly caramelized.
- Prepare Lettuce: While the pizza bakes, wash and chop romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces to maintain their crispness.
- Add Fresh Toppings: After removing the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a couple of minutes, then drizzle additional Caesar dressing over the top and scatter the chopped romaine lettuce evenly.
- Finish with Lemon: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the entire pizza to add a bright, fresh flavor before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality Caesar dressing for the best flavor.
- Grilled chicken can be substituted with rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- To make the crust crispier, use a preheated pizza stone if available.
- Customize the cheese by adding mozzarella for a meltier texture if desired.
- Serve immediately to keep the romaine lettuce fresh and crisp.
