Chicken Caesar Flatbread (Printable)

Golden flatbread with grilled chicken, crisp romaine, Caesar dressing, and parmesan. A quick, satisfying meal for four.

# What You'll Need:

→ Flatbread

01 - 2 large flatbreads (naan or pre-baked pizza crusts)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Chicken

03 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
07 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
08 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

→ Toppings

09 - 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
10 - 0.5 cup Caesar dressing
11 - 0.33 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
12 - 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
13 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
02 - Brush flatbreads lightly with olive oil and place on a baking sheet.
03 - In a mixing bowl, toss chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian herbs, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
04 - Grill chicken on a preheated grill or grill pan over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
05 - Bake flatbreads in preheated oven for 5-7 minutes until crisp and golden. Remove from oven and cool slightly.
06 - Toss chopped romaine with half of the Caesar dressing in a bowl.
07 - Top each warm flatbread with dressed lettuce, sliced grilled chicken, remaining Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, and cherry tomatoes if desired.
08 - Season with additional black pepper to taste. Slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like restaurant food but takes less time than ordering delivery.
  • The flatbread gets crispy and golden without any frying or fuss.
  • You can prep the chicken ahead and assemble everything in under ten minutes.
  • It works as lunch, dinner, or something to share when friends show up unannounced.
02 -
  • Let the chicken rest after grilling or all the juices will run out when you slice it, leaving you with dry meat.
  • Bake the flatbreads just until crisp, not hard, they should still have a little chew in the center.
  • Dress the lettuce separately so it doesn't wilt on the hot flatbread before you serve it.
03 -
  • Use freshly grated parmesan instead of the pre shredded stuff, it melts better and tastes infinitely richer.
  • If your flatbreads are thin, check them after 4 minutes in the oven so they don't overcook.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the Caesar dressing for a subtle kick that wakes everything up.
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