Description
Indulge in a nutritious twist on pizza with this High Protein Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza recipe. A flavorful combination of chicken, cheese, and Caesar salad on a crispy crust.
Ingredients
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For the Pizza:
- 1 high-protein flatbread or pre-baked pizza crust
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Salad Topping:
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 tablespoons light Caesar dressing
- Optional: lemon juice and crushed red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and place the flatbread or pizza crust on a baking sheet.
- Prepare the Pizza: Brush the crust with olive oil, sprinkle with garlic powder, top with mozzarella, chicken, salt, and pepper. Bake for 8-10 minutes until crisp and cheese is melted.
- Make the Salad Topping: Toss romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing.
- Assemble: Once the pizza is ready, top with dressed lettuce, Parmesan, and garnishes.
- Serve: Let it cool, slice, and serve hot.
Notes
- Opt for a high-protein crust like chickpea flour or Greek yogurt.
- Grilled or rotisserie chicken is a good choice.
- Enhance with cherry tomatoes or avocado for more taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 pizza
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
