Description
A high-protein, refreshing salad with pan-seared chicken, crisp romaine, parmesan shavings, and toasted croutons. Achieve restaurant-quality texture contrasts in under 25 minutes.
Ingredients
2 medium chicken breasts
1 large head romaine lettuce
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons Caesar dressing
1/2 cup croutons (store-bought or homemade)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
Instructions
Preheat skillet over medium-high heat
Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and olive oil
Sear in skillet until golden and cooked through (4-5 minutes per side)
Let rest while preparing salad
Tear romaine into bite-sized pieces
Add dressing and croutons
Top with sliced chicken, parmesan shards, and additional pepper
Notes
Use Pecorino Romano as parmesan substitute
Kale can replace romaine for firmer texture
Double crouton quantity for extra crunch
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Healthy Salad Recipes for Busy Families
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 180mg