Chicken Caesar Flatbread (Printable version)

Crispy flatbread layered with grilled chicken, Caesar dressing, romaine, and Parmesan for a flavorful meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Flatbread

01 - 4 large flatbreads (naan or pita)
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 Italian seasoning
07 - ½ teaspoon salt
08 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Toppings

09 - 1 cup Caesar dressing
10 - 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
11 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - ½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
13 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
14 - ½ cup crushed croutons
15 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Set oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Brush both sides of each flatbread with olive oil and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - In a bowl, coat chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
04 - Grill or pan-sear the chicken over medium heat for 6 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
05 - Evenly sprinkle mozzarella cheese over each flatbread, then layer with sliced chicken.
06 - Place flatbreads in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes until cheese melts and edges turn golden and crisp.
07 - Remove from oven and allow to cool for 2 minutes before drizzling with Caesar dressing.
08 - Top with chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, shaved Parmesan, and crushed croutons. Season with additional black pepper to taste.
09 - Slice flatbreads and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent an hour in the kitchen when it actually took less than thirty minutes.
  • The crispy flatbread, melted cheese, and fresh lettuce create this perfect contrast that keeps you coming back for another slice.
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble it right before serving, which is a game-changer for dinner parties.
02 -
  • Don't add the lettuce and dressing before baking, or you'll end up with a soggy mess—assemble those toppings right before eating.
  • If your flatbread is browning too fast but the cheese isn't melted, move it to a lower oven rack or cover it loosely with foil.
  • Room temperature or slightly warm Caesar dressing coats better than cold dressing straight from the fridge.
03 -
  • If you're cooking for a crowd, prep all your toppings in advance and assemble everything right before serving so the flatbread stays crispy.
  • A spritz of fresh lemon juice over the lettuce right before serving adds brightness that takes this from good to memorable.
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