Description
A delightful meal combining roasted chicken with fresh romaine and homemade croutons, perfect for busy weekdays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup Caesar dressing
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Croutons for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil; season generously with salt and pepper.
- Bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- While the chicken is baking, in a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, and Caesar dressing.
- Once the chicken is cooked and rested, slice it into strips and add it to the salad mixture.
- Toss everything together gently to avoid wilting the greens.
- Top with Parmesan cheese and croutons before serving.
Notes
For a more intense flavor, marinate the chicken in Caesar dressing for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Consider storing dressing separately if preparing in advance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg