Garlic Naan Caesar Chicken (Printer-Friendly)

Fusion of garlic naan, Caesar-dressed chicken, mozzarella, and fresh romaine on a crispy base.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
02 - 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
03 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
04 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garlic Naan

05 - 4 large garlic naan breads

→ Pizza Assembly

06 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Toppings

09 - 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
10 - 2 tablespoons Caesar dressing
11 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, toss cooked chicken with Caesar dressing, lemon juice, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Place garlic naan breads on prepared baking sheet. Brush each naan lightly with olive oil.
04 - Evenly distribute Caesar-dressed chicken over naan breads.
05 - Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over chicken.
06 - Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and naan edges are golden.
07 - While pizzas bake, in a separate bowl toss chopped romaine with 2 tablespoons Caesar dressing.
08 - Remove pizzas from oven. Top immediately with dressed romaine and an extra grind of black pepper. Slice and serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's fast enough for a weeknight but fancy enough to impress without trying.
  • Caesar salad lovers get their fix in a warm, cheesy format that somehow feels less heavy than traditional pizza.
  • Naan does the work for you, so you're basically assembling rather than cooking.
02 -
  • Don't toss the romaine with dressing until the last minute or it'll wilt into sadness before the pizzas even come out of the oven.
  • Low-moisture mozzarella is non-negotiable here because regular mozzarella releases water that makes the naan lose its texture.
03 -
  • Use a rotisserie chicken from the store if you want to shave off prep time without sacrificing flavor.
  • The secret is assembling everything while your oven preheats so you can go straight from building to baking without anything sitting around getting cold.
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