Description
This High-Protein Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza offers a delicious fusion of a classic Caesar salad and a pizza, perfect for a nutritious main course. Featuring a protein-packed crust topped with tender chicken, part-skim mozzarella, and fresh romaine tossed in light Caesar dressing, this recipe balances indulgence and health in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust & Cheese
- 1 high-protein pizza crust (store-bought or homemade, about 10–12 inches)
- 1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Toppings
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, chopped or shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Salad & Dressing
- 1 1/2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 tablespoons light Caesar dressing
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Optional
- Lemon wedge (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet or pizza stone for baking the pizza.
- Assemble Pizza: Place the high-protein pizza crust on the baking surface. Evenly sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the crust, then top with the chopped or shredded cooked chicken. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper for added flavor.
- Bake: Bake the assembled pizza in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese has fully melted and the crust edges turn golden brown.
- Prepare Salad: While the pizza bakes, toss the chopped romaine lettuce with the light Caesar dressing and drizzle with olive oil to create the salad topping.
- Finish and Serve: After removing the pizza from the oven, allow it to cool slightly. Then, spread the dressed romaine salad evenly over the pizza and sprinkle with the grated Parmesan cheese. Optionally, squeeze a lemon wedge over the top to add brightness. Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra protein, use a crust made with chickpea flour, Greek yogurt, or other protein-rich flours.
- You can enhance the pizza by adding hard-boiled egg slices or turkey bacon on top.
- Light Caesar dressing keeps the calorie count moderate while maintaining flavor.
- This recipe works well for meal prep as leftovers can be stored and quickly reheated.
