Quick Chicken Caesar Salad with Croutons
A crisp and refreshing Italian-American classic, featuring tender grilled chicken breast, crunchy romaine lettuce, and savory croutons, all tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing. Perfect for a satisfying midday meal.
Ingredients
- •2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- •1 tablespoon olive oil
- •Salt and black pepper to taste
- •6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- •1/2 cup store-bought Caesar dressing
- •1 cup croutons
- •1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and chicken is no longer pink in the center.
- 3
Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes. Once rested, slice chicken into 1/2-inch thick strips.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, sliced chicken, and Caesar dressing. Toss gently until the lettuce and chicken are evenly coated.
- 5
Add the croutons and grated Parmesan cheese to the salad. Toss once more just before serving to ensure croutons remain crunchy.
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