Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza (Printer-friendly)
Crisp crust with roasted chicken, Caesar-dressed romaine, Parmesan and croutons for a fresh, savory pizza.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pizza Base
01 - 1 prepared pizza dough round (12-inch diameter)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Chicken and Cheese Toppings
03 - 1 cup cooked chicken breast, sliced or shredded
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
→ Caesar Salad Garnish
07 - 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
08 - 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
09 - 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
10 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
11 - 1/2 cup croutons
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Position a pizza stone in the oven if using.
02 - On a lightly floured work surface, stretch or roll the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or heated pizza stone.
03 - Brush the surface of the dough evenly with olive oil. Distribute mozzarella cheese, chicken breast, and grated Parmesan cheese over the dough. Season with cracked black pepper.
04 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until the crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbling. Remove and allow to cool slightly.
05 - While the pizza is baking, toss chopped romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing in a mixing bowl until evenly coated.
06 - Once the pizza has cooled slightly, scatter the dressed romaine, shaved Parmesan, cherry tomato halves, and croutons over the crust. Slice and serve promptly for optimal flavor and texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This pizza lets you enjoy that cool, crispy Caesar salad crunch right alongside melt-in-your-mouth cheese every single bite feels special.
- No one will believe how quickly it comes together (and honestly, they do think I ordered it in).
02 -
- I once topped the pizza while it was too hot and the romaine wilted into a sad tangle—give it a few minutes before adding the salad.
- Switching from rotisserie chicken to grilled leftovers brought way more smoky depth than I expected.
03 -
- Rolling dough on parchment means you can transfer it easily without losing shape or toppings.
- Never skip seasoning the crust edges with a sprinkle of salt it wakes up all the flavors.