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A Chicken Caesar Pizza is a mouthwatering hybrid that combines the savory satisfaction of a classic pizza with the crisp, tangy flavors of a Caesar salad, all topped with juicy grilled chicken.
Craving pizza and a Caesar salad but can’t decide between the two? Hold on to your taste buds because Chicken Caesar Pizza is the mouthwatering combo you didn’t know you needed. Yes, your pizza can have lettuce. Stick around for the full recipe and prepare to wow your dinner guests with this delectable fusion. Pizza night just got an upgrade!
Chicken Caesar Pizza
This Chicken Caesar Pizza is a party in your mouth! Imagine a Roman emperor saying, “Let there be pizza!” and boom, you have this masterpiece. It combines the classic flavors of Caesar salad with the all-time favorite, pizza. It’s easy to make, fun to eat, and might just make Julius Caesar rise from the dead for a slice!
- Cooking Method: Baking
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine Type: Fusion
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made pizza dough
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 cup Caesar dressing
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup croutons, roughly crushed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). No need for the pizza to play hard to get.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Think thin crust or thick, you do you.
- Place the dough on a pizza stone or baking sheet. Ensure it feels royal.
- In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Brush this divinely aromatic concoction over the pizza dough.
- Spread 1 cup of Caesar dressing evenly over the dough. Be generous, your pizza deserves it.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly on top. This is the bling your pizza needs.
- Scatter the shredded chicken over the cheeses. Don’t clump it; even distribution is key.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melty and irresistible.
- While the pizza bakes, toss the romaine lettuce and cherry tomatoes in a bowl with a bit of Caesar dressing. It’s a salad, but cooler.
- Once the pizza is out of the oven, top it with the dressed romaine and cherry tomatoes.
- Scatter the crushed croutons on top and marvel at your creation.
- Slice, serve, and get ready for applause.
Suggestions
- Alternative ingredients: Swap chicken for grilled shrimp or tofu for a different twist.
- Garnishing options: Add some freshly cracked black pepper or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for an extra kick.
- Cooking tip: Use a pizza screen for a crisper crust, or go wild and grill the pizza for some smoky goodness.
