Caesar Chicken Flatbread (Printable version)

Juicy grilled chicken and crisp flatbread with romaine, Parmesan, and Caesar dressing. Ready in 27 minutes.

# What You 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

# Step-by-step guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush both sides of the flatbreads lightly with olive oil. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes until warmed and slightly crisp.
02 - While the flatbreads bake, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the 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.
03 - In a large bowl, toss the chopped romaine with Caesar dressing until lightly coated.
04 - Remove flatbreads from the oven. Arrange sliced chicken evenly over each flatbread. Top generously with Caesar salad mixture, sprinkle with Parmesan, and add cherry tomatoes if desired.
05 - Finish with additional Parmesan shavings and black pepper. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It bridges the gap between wanting something fresh and craving something warm and crispy.
  • You can prep the chicken ahead and assemble everything in under ten minutes when hunger hits hard.
  • It feels fancy enough for guests but forgiving enough for a solo weeknight dinner in pajamas.
02 -
  • If you dress the salad too early, it will wilt and make the flatbread soggy, so toss it right before assembling.
  • Letting the chicken rest after cooking is not optional, cutting it too soon releases all the moisture and leaves it dry.
03 -
  • Warm the flatbread just until it crisps but is still pliable, if it gets too hard it will shatter when you try to cut it.
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan and save the pre shredded stuff for emergencies, the difference in flavor and texture is huge.
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