Description
High Protein Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza combines the classic flavors of a chicken Caesar salad with the crispy goodness of pizza. This protein-packed twist features grilled chicken, a creamy Caesar dressing, and fresh greens on top of a crispy pizza crust, making it a delicious and hearty meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pizza crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup grilled chicken breast, chopped or shredded
- 1/4 cup Caesar dressing (use a high-protein or Greek yogurt-based dressing for extra protein)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). If using store-bought pizza dough, roll it out on a baking sheet. If using homemade dough, prepare it as directed.
- Brush the pizza crust with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder. Bake for 5–7 minutes or until the crust begins to crisp up.
- While the crust is baking, grill or cook the chicken breast until fully cooked. Once cooled, chop or shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Once the crust is done, remove it from the oven and spread a thin layer of Caesar dressing on top of the crust.
- Evenly distribute the grilled chicken pieces over the pizza, followed by the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese. Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and top with fresh Romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and additional Caesar dressing if desired.
- Slice and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with extra Parmesan or black pepper.
Notes
- For a lighter option, use a Greek yogurt-based Caesar dressing to add more protein and reduce calories.
- Feel free to add other salad ingredients like croutons, red onions, or bacon bits for extra flavor.
- This pizza can be made with a cauliflower crust for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American, Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg