Chicken Caesar Flatbread (Printable)
Golden flatbread topped with seasoned chicken, melted cheese, and crisp Caesar-dressed lettuce
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 Tips:
01 -
- Crisp warm flatbread meets cool crunchy lettuce in every bite
- Ready in 30 minutes but tastes like you planned ahead
- The perfect answer to what do I want for right now
02 -
- Soggy flatbread happens when you dress the lettuce too early so wait until the last second
- Letting the chicken rest is non negotiable unless you want dry disappointing meat
- The contrast between hot cheesy bread and cold crisp lettuce is the whole point so serve immediately
03 -
- Grilling the chicken instead of pan searing adds those gorgeous charred lines and smoky flavor
- Store bought rotisserie chicken works in a pinch though freshly cooked has better texture