This chicken Caesar salad is my take on a classic favorite made lighter! This salad is incredible! We have elevated it with my delicious homemade healthy Caesar salad dressing! This recipe combines tender, chicken breast over top crisp romaine lettuce, all generously tossed in our creamy Caesar dressing. The dressing is rich in flavor and light on fat and calories!

The grilled chicken adds lean protein to this salad, which will help keep you full and satisfied. We topped this chicken Caesar salad with freshly grated Parmesan. It’s the perfect quick lunch or light dinner. This salad is an absolute must-try and is guaranteed to become a star in your recipe rotation!

Why You Will Love This Healthy Chicken Caesar Salad

Our homemade Caesar dressing is easy to make, creamy, flavorful, and amazing.
We have lightened up this Caesar salad by using Greek yogurt for the dressing.
There are no egg yolks in this recipe. Also, there is no mayonnaise or olive oil!
The addition of juicy chicken makes this Caesar salad high-protein!
It is great for meal prep and can be easily assembled.
This Caesar salad with chicken makes for a healthy and delicious lunch or dinner.
You can customize this recipe with your favorite add-ins.
It’s easy to make and comes together quickly.

What Does A Chicken Caesar Salad Contain?

This chicken Caesar salad is similar to traditional Caesar salad with the addition of cooked chicken. You can grill, bake, slow cook, or air fry the chicken for this recipe. We made this salad with chopped crispy crunchy romaine lettuce, homemade Caesar dressing, and chopped cooked chicken breast. The dressing is lightened up, low in calories, and low in fat compared to traditional Caesar dressing. This chicken Caesar salad is healthy and packed with flavor!

Ingredients Needed

Romaine: Wash and dry a head of romaine lettuce. Then, chop the lettuce for the salad.
Chicken: Use one pound of fully cooked chicken breast. Slice or shred the cooked chicken for this Caesar salad.
Greek Yogurt: Fat-free Greek yogurt is the base of the creamy Caesar dressing.
Milk: Add milk to slightly thin out the Greek yogurt to make the dressing the ideal consistency.
Parmesan: Freshly grated Parmesan cheese adds incredible flavor to the salad and the dressing.
Lemon Juice: Add fresh lemon juice to the dressing.
Worcestershire Sauce: The Worcestershire sauce adds another layer of flavor to the dressing.
Red Wine Vinegar: A splash of red wine vinegar adds incredible flavor to the dressing.
Anchovy Paste: The anchovy paste adds incredible flavor to the Caesar salad dressing.
Mustard: You can use stone-ground mustard or Dijon mustard.
Garlic: Add garlic powder, minced garlic, or one small crushed garlic clove to the dressing.
Salt and Pepper: The salt and pepper enhance the flavor of the Caesar dressing.

How To Make Chicken Caesar Salad

Step 1: Wash, dry, and chop the romaine lettuce. Next, slice or shred the fully cooked chicken breast.

Step 2: Add the 0-fat Greek yogurt, milk, grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, anchovy paste, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper to a bowl.

Then, thoroughly mix these ingredients.

Step 3: To assemble the Caesar salad, add the chopped romaine lettuce and cooked chicken to a bowl.

Then, drizzle the Caesar dressing over the salad. After that, toss the salad in the bowl, shred fresh parmesan cheese over the salad, and enjoy!

How To Serve

Thoroughly toss this chicken Caesar salad in a bowl to incorporate all the ingredients. Serve it in bowls or on plates. Enjoy or add optional additions or toppings such as Parmesan crisps, cooked bacon bits, or extra freshly grated Parmesan cheese. You can serve this salad as a main dish or a side dish. Or, you can even turn it into a chicken Caesar salad wrap!

Expert Tips

Caesar Dressing Consistency: If you prefer a thinner Caesar salad, add one tablespoon of milk at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
How To Cook The Chicken: For this recipe, slice, chop, or shred fully cooked chicken. In terms of cooking the chicken, you can use cooked shredded rotisserie chicken, grill chicken, bake it in the oven, slow cook the chicken, or air fry it.
Mix The Dressing: Thoroughly mix the Caesar dressing to combine all the ingredients.
Toss The Salad Well: Thoroughly toss the salad to ensure the lettuce and chicken are evenly coated in the dressing.
Use Anchovy Paste: I love using anchovy paste in this recipe! Simply add anchovy paste to the dressing. This way you don’t have to place canned anchovies in the food processor to create a paste.

Storage Instructions

You can store the ingredients to make this chicken Caesar salad separately. Store leftover Caesar dressing in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator. Then, store the cooked chicken in a separate airtight container. This makes it easy to assemble this salad again when you are ready to enjoy it! You can store the dressing and chicken in the fridge in airtight containers for 2-3 days. Don’t store assembled Caesar salad, as the lettuce will become soggy from the dressing.

Variations

Add Croutons: You can add croutons to this chicken Caesar salad for a crunchy texture and delicious flavor. Homemade croutons would be a wonderful addition! Even our lavash crackers would be a great addition to crumble over this salad!
Lettuce Options: We made this Caesar salad with the classic chopped romaine lettuce. You can substitute the romaine for kale, mixed baby greens, or even spinach if you prefer.
Chicken Substitution: Instead of adding chicken to this Caesar, add a different cooked protein such as grilled or air-fried shrimp. Grilled salmon is another great option.
Add-Ins: If you want, you can add more ingredients to your Caesar salad. Some delicious add-ins are rinsed and drained garbanzo beans, sliced cherry tomatoes, croutons, avocado, or cooked chopped bacon or turkey bacon. Also, grate more Parmesan cheese over the salad before serving, or add Parmesan crisps!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is A Chicken Caesar Salad Healthy?

This chicken Caesar salad is a healthy option. We have lightened it up by making the Caesar dressing with Greek yogurt. Also, there is no oil or mayo in this recipe! Also, this Caesar salad contains protein from the cooked chicken breast.

Can I Make This Recipe Ahead Of Time?

You can prepare the ingredients for this chicken Caesar salad ahead of time. However, don’t assemble the salad until you are ready to serve it so it stays fresh and crunchy. Instead, store the dressing and cooked chicken in separate airtight containers in the fridge. Prepping these ingredients makes it easy to assemble this salad when you want to enjoy it!

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