Chicken Caesar Flatbread (Print version)
Crispy flatbread topped with juicy chicken, melted cheese, and classic Caesar flavors
# What you need:
→ For the Chicken
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ For the Flatbread
07 - 2 large flatbreads or naan
08 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
→ For the Topping
10 - 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
11 - 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
12 - 1/4 cup shaved parmesan cheese
13 - Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
14 - Optional: cherry tomatoes, sliced
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
03 - Place flatbreads on a baking sheet. Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella and grated parmesan. Bake for 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are crisp.
04 - Remove flatbreads from the oven. Arrange sliced chicken on top.
05 - In a bowl, toss romaine with Caesar dressing. Pile dressed lettuce over the chicken.
06 - Garnish with shaved parmesan, black pepper, and optional cherry tomatoes. Slice and serve immediately.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- It delivers that perfect hot-cold contrast that makes your tastebuds happy
- You can have dinner on the table in thirty minutes flat
- It is forgiving enough to use whatever chicken or bread you have on hand
02 -
- Letting the chicken rest before slicing is the difference between juicy and dry meat
- Do not skip tossing the lettuce with dressing before putting it on the flatbread
- These are best eaten immediately while the cheese is still warm and melty
03 -
- Buy a rotisserie chicken on busy nights and skip the cooking step entirely
- Warm your flatbread in the oven for 2 minutes before adding cheese to prevent sogginess