Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza (Print Version)

Golden pizza topped with dressed romaine, chicken, and Parmesan for a fresh twist on two favorites.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Pizza

01 - 1 pre-made or homemade pizza dough (about 12-inch round)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 cup cooked chicken breast, sliced or shredded
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

→ For the Caesar Salad Topping

07 - 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
08 - 1/4 cup Caesar dressing (store-bought or homemade)
09 - 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
10 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
11 - 1/2 cup croutons

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 450°F. If using a pizza stone, heat it in the oven as well.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet or preheated stone.
03 - Brush olive oil evenly over the dough. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly, then add the cooked chicken and grated Parmesan. Season with cracked black pepper.
04 - Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
05 - While the pizza bakes, toss romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing in a bowl until well coated.
06 - Once the pizza is slightly cooled, top with the dressed romaine, shaved Parmesan, cherry tomatoes, and croutons.
07 - Slice and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The hot crispy crust against cool crunchy lettuce creates this incredible texture contrast that keeps every bite interesting
  • It transforms ordinary weeknight ingredients into something that feels special enough for guests but easy enough for Tuesday
02 -
  • The lettuce must go on after baking or you will end up with a sad soggy mess
  • Let the pizza cool for at least 3 minutes before adding the salad topping or the heat will wilt everything
03 -
  • Use a pizza stone if you have one because it makes the crust restaurant-quality crispy
  • Double the chicken if you are feeding big appetites or want leftovers for lunch

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